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NORTHERN MONGOLIA TRAVEL AND KHUVSGUL’S TSAATAN HOMESTAYS
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On October 31, 2025
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Overview
- Duration:-4 hours 0 minutes
- Travelers:1 - 12 guests
- Tour Type:Daily tour
- Language:English, German, Japanese, Korean, Turkish
Bayan-Olgii province has the most active Mongolian eagle hunters in the world. Nomadic Kazakh people in this region have kept their ancient Kazakh culture for thousands of years. The main reason they can keep the traditions alive is the “nomadic lifestyle”.
They migrate 4 times a year. Their way of living is truly amazing, but at the same time, it can be very difficult. From early morning, they take care of their animals, and it continues till late evening.
The Nomad’s children start to help the family from a young age and simultaneously learn nomadic traditions and skills. Eagle hunting is in their blood. The Kazakh eagle hunters learn eagle training from their father, and it is passed from one generation to another.
Nowadays, there are over 200 Mongolian eagle hunters in the Bayan-Olgii province. Our "Altai Taiga team" offers you the unique experience of visiting a Kazakh eagle hunter’s family in this remote corner of the world.
You will have the opportunity to stay with a family and explore a lot of ancient traditions. Be a part of real golden eagle hunting. The Kazakh eagle hunters will show us how they train their eagles.
Enjoy the stunning Altai mountains and feel free to take pictures and film the scenery. Once-in-a-lifetime experience guaranteed!
Golden Eagle Facts:
- Female eagles have bigger bodies and are braver than males
- Eagle hunters prefer female eagles because they are strong and powerful
- Eagles have great speed, far from eyesight, and powerful feet with sharp talons
- Eagles generally hunt foxes and rabbits
Highlights
- Duration: 8 days 7 nights
- Price from: 1400 USD
- Available: All year round
- Group size: 1-12
- Destination: Western Mongolia
- Difficulty: Moderate, Easy
Includes/Excludes
- All accommodation during the trip /homestay, hotel /
- Domestic flights, round trip
- All transportation /+Fuel/
- Local driver
- English-speaking tour guide
- Visit nomadic families
- Expedition cook Eat & Drink
- All Camping & Cooking equipment
- Horseback ride
- Laundry
- Personal needs
- Alcohol drinks
- Excess baggage fee (15 kg domestic flights )
- Travel Insurance
- Gratitude
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Tour Itinerary
Expand allDay 1 Arrive in Bayan-Ulgii province
Welcome to the land of the magnificent Altai Mountains and nomadic Mongolian eagle hunters. Over 90% of the population of the province are ethnic Kazakh people—a community proud to carry on the ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles.
To reach Bayan-Ölgii province, you’ll need to take a domestic flight from Ulaanbaatar. Our tour already includes the Mongolian domestic flight tickets in the tour price.
Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by our local support team. The team includes an English-speaking tour guide, a professional driver, and a dedicated cook who will prepare all meals throughout the tour. We will drive to the Golden Eagle hunter’s family.
Enjoy the traditional Kazakh meal “Bes Barmakh”, which is a big plate of meat from different parts of the animal with potatoes and noodles. The name of the meal means “five fingers,” so you will eat it with your hands instead of a fork. Enjoy the hospitality of nomadic people.
Accommodation: Stay overnight at the Kazakh Eagle Hunters’ family
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total drive: 3-4 hours
Day 2 Golden Eagles Real Hunting
Today, you have an opportunity to participate in real hunting and learn some traditional customs from the family. We will be riding horses in the Altai mountains, so you need to be dressed in as many layers as you can to keep warm.
Before you ride a horse, our guide will give you some instructions on horse riding just to be safe. Enjoy the stunning nature of the Altai Mountain.
Accommodation: Stay overnight at the Kazakh Eagle Hunters’ family
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total horse trek: 4-5 hours
Day3 Meet another eagle hunter family
After having breakfast, we will drive to the other side of the province of western Mongolia. Here you can meet another eagle hunter and his family. You will learn more about nomadic life and its traditions. Also, you can hike around and climb to the hillside to enjoy the surrounding views.
Accommodation: Stay overnight at the Kazakh Eagle Hunters’ family
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Total driving: 3-4 hours
Day 4 Eagle hunter family
Today we will go to a different spot from yesterday. Feel free to take photos while hunting eagles. You are always welcome to ask the golden eagle hunter to pose for different kinds of pictures. Also, we can arrange to invite a couple more Golden Eagle hunters to film and participate in a photo shoot.
We hope that you can witness how the Golden eagles catch the fox or rabbit. At the end of the hunt, the golden eagle hunters will demonstrate their authentic eagle hunting experience. The eagles will fly up the hillside and come all the way down when the Mongolian eagle hunters call. Finally, we will return to the family.
Accommodation: Stay overnight at the Eagle Hunters’ family
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Enjoy Horseback riding
Our province, Bayan‑Ölgii Province, is widely recognized as the home of the last remaining nomadic eagle hunters. As local residents, we are deeply proud of preserving this rare cultural heritage.
Today, we will visit another eagle-hunter family, offering you the opportunity to gain meaningful insight into their traditions and way of life. During the visit, you will experience their culture firsthand and learn more about their customs, lifestyle, and ancestral practices
Accommodation: Stay overnight at the Eagle Hunters’ family
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Departure
Arrive in Olgii. On the way back, we will stop at the archaeological site where you can see the ancient Stone Man monuments from the IX-XII century. Transfer to the hotel. Visit the main highlights of the city, such as the Traditional Museum and an open-air market. We will have a farewell dinner at the restaurant.
Day 7 Departure
After breakfast, the Discover Altai team will drop you off at the airport. Thank you for coming!
Tour maps
Open in Google MapsFrequently asked questions
What kind of eagles are in Mongolia?
- Booted eagles, Greater Spotted Eagle, steppe eagles, Golden eagles, Imperial eagles, white-tailed eagles, and mountain-hawk eagles are seven of the dark-colored Eagles that live in Mongolia.
- However, only Golden Eagles are used for hunting purposes.
- However, only Golden Eagles are used for hunting purposes.
How to train an eagle to hunt?
Hunters seek young birds that have not yet been independent, as they will be more likely to adapt to living with humans.
The ideal candidate is an eagle who is about four years old and has experience living and hunting in the wild.
Only female eagles are captured, as they typically grow larger than males – up to 2.5 meters in wingspan and 7 kilograms in weight when fully grown – while still being just as powerful and aggressive.
The ideal candidate is an eagle who is about four years old and has experience living and hunting in the wild.
Only female eagles are captured, as they typically grow larger than males – up to 2.5 meters in wingspan and 7 kilograms in weight when fully grown – while still being just as powerful and aggressive.
Why are eagles blindfolded?
- Eagles are blindfolded with hoods because they feel safer and more calm this way.
- Hunters use the hoods during hunting and feeding times.
- Hunters use the hoods during hunting and feeding times.
Where do Kazakh eagle Hunters live?
- The Kazakh eagle hunters reside near the Altai Mountains.
With the frozen air and the endless plains below cloudy skies, one can feel small and lost.
But despite these conditions,
-40 Celsius winters included- there are still men who hunt with eagles here.
With the frozen air and the endless plains below cloudy skies, one can feel small and lost.
But despite these conditions,
-40 Celsius winters included- there are still men who hunt with eagles here.
Extra Services
Childcare services
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$65.00/person
Photography
Perfect for photography lovers, with stunning Altai Mountains, glaciers, wildlife, and nomadic life.
$22.00/package
Souvenir package
Receive a special souvenir to commemorate your tour.
$30.00/package
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On July 9, 2025
I dont know how to improve the tour,Because it was great professional run funny great day hover dam and Grand Canyon, brilliant enough time to do everything not rushed .great tour
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