Golden Eagle Festival Tour
Witness the world's most spectacular ancient hunting tradition — a 14-day journey through the wild heart of Western Mongolia.
Every autumn in the remote Altai Mountains of Western Mongolia, Kazakh eagle hunters and their magnificent golden eagles gather for one of the world's most extraordinary cultural festivals. For over a thousand years — practiced since the time of Genghis Khan himself — this art of hunting with eagles has been passed down through generations. Recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Golden Eagle Festival is not just a spectacle. It is a living tradition, and you will be part of it. This 14-day expedition takes you from the sweeping dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai to the ancient Mongol capital at Karakorum, across volcanic highlands to the bird-rich shores of Lake Uvs, and finally into the Altai heartland where the eagle hunters compete in speed, agility, and skill. Along the way, you'll photograph hunters in traditional Kazakh dress, hold a golden eagle on your arm, share meals in nomadic gers, and watch the steppe come alive with music, dance, and ceremony.
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