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Price: €2100 per person (double occupancy)
Departure: 08 – 15 Sep 2027
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(Turkish Airlines direct flight from Istanbul arrives at 07:20 or 10:50 if via China)
Arrival at the airport in Ulaanbaatar. Completion of entry formalities. Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Afternoon city tour of Ulaanbaatar (5-6 hours): Gandan Monastery and monks’ daily rituals; Bogd Khan Winter and Summer Palace; Zaisan Memorial Hill with panoramic views over the city; Sukhbaatar Square with the Mongolian Parliament Building and Genghis Khan sculpture; Museum of Mongolian National History.
Meals: nil. Overnight at J Hotel or similar 3*.
(Early departure. Breakfast box collected from hotel. Domestic flight UBN 07:25 – ULG 08:40)
Fly to Olgii, the capital of Bayan-Olgii Province. Unlike most of Mongolia, Bayan-Olgii is largely inhabited by ethnic Kazakhs who practice Islam. Upon arrival, our local team welcomes you and drives west into the heart of the National Park (2–3 hours).
Visit Kazakh families living in traditional Gers — larger than typical Mongolian gers and richly adorned with handmade carpets and vibrant textiles. Over tea, enjoy Kazakh dishes such as Kuz (salted and smoked horse meat) and Bisbarmak.
Meet with a family that practices eagle hunting. For more than 2,000 years, Kazakhs have trained Golden Eagles — always females for their size — to hunt foxes and wolves. After years of service, these majestic birds are released back into the wild.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at Hotel Bastau Inn or similar.
(150 km off-road driving)
Breakfast. Scenic 5–6 hour drive through breathtaking landscapes to the Tsagaan River Valley.
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park: a pristine wilderness of 636,161 hectares along the western edge of Bayan-Olgii Province. At its heart stands Khuiten Uul, the tallest mountain in Mongolia (4,374 m). The park follows the Altai Mountain Range for over 200 km, where Mongolia meets China, Russia and Kazakhstan. Hidden among its rocky surfaces are tens of thousands of ancient petroglyphs — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit and connect with a local Tuvan family. The Tsagaan River Valley is a cherished summer grazing ground for nomadic herders and a sacred space for the Tuvan people, who practice age-old Shamanistic traditions.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight in simple Gers/Yurts (no shower or flush toilet; 4–6 people per ger).
(150 km off-road driving)
Breakfast. Return drive to Olgii through stunning mountain landscapes.
Explore Olgii, the capital of Bayan-Olgii Province, perched at 1,710 m above sea level. Visit the Olgii Museum, dedicated to the rich history, art and traditions of the Kazakh people. Browse the bustling local market for local craftsmanship and daily life.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at Hotel Bastau Inn or similar.
Breakfast. Drive 45 km to beautiful Tolbo Lake, a freshwater lake at 2,100 m altitude, surrounded by mountains, rolling hills and vast steppes. The crystal-clear waters reflect surrounding peaks — a paradise for photographers and nature enthusiasts.
The Eagle Festival: Eagle hunters celebrate their heritage and compete with specially trained Golden Eagles. Eagles chase fox skin dragged by its owner on horseback (live hunting no longer practiced at festivals). Prizes awarded for speed, agility and accuracy.
Festivities include an opening ceremony, impressive parade, cultural exhibitions, demonstrations and handicrafts, followed by sporting activities: camel racing, archery, the Kiz Kuar woman-chasing game, the Tinge Lu coin-snatching competition, and Kokbar — goatskin tug-of-war on horseback.
Hunters compete in full eagle hunting outfits on groomed, decorated horses.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at Hotel Bastau Inn or similar.
Breakfast. Second day of the Tolbo Lake Eagle Festival.
Continued competitions: best-looking eagle and owner, best eagle locating its owner from distance, and more sporting events including horse racing and archery competitions.
Full cultural programme with traditional Kazakh dress parade, cultural performances and photography opportunities.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight at Hotel Bastau Inn or similar.
(Early departure. Breakfast box from hotel. Domestic flight ULG 08:55 – UBN 12:05)
Return flight to Ulaanbaatar. Free afternoon to explore, shop for souvenirs or cashmere products.
Attend a Mongolian folklore show featuring throat singers, musicians playing indigenous instruments, contortionists, traditional dancing and acrobatics.
Meals: breakfast, lunch. Overnight at J Hotel or similar 3*.
(Turkish Airlines direct flight UBN to Istanbul departs 09:10 or 10:50 if via China)
Breakfast at hotel or breakfast box depending on your flight departure time.
Transfer to the airport depending on your flight time.
The tour ends at the airport for check-in and security formalities and to board the flight home.
Meals: breakfast.
Will be sent with full itinerary when confirmed
Will be sent with full itinerary when confirmed
Will be sent with full itinerary when confirmed. Check current visa requirements for Mongolia for your nationality.
Tolbo Lake Eagle Festival — 2 days of competitions, parades and cultural celebrations
Eagle hunting demonstrations with Kazakh families in Bayan-Ölgii Province
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park — UNESCO petroglyphs, glaciers and snow-capped peaks
Tsagaan River Valley — sacred nomadic grazing ground of the Tuvan people
Ulaanbaatar city tour: Gandan Monastery, Bogd Khan Palace, Sukhbaatar Square
Olgii town and museum — heart of Kazakh culture in western Mongolia
Mongolian cultural performance: throat singers, contortionists, traditional dances
Stunning off-road landscapes through the Altai Mountains
