Your Complete Mongolia Planning Guide

A traditional Kazakh competition where eagle hunters showcase their skills with trained golden eagles in the remote Altai Mountains. The Kazakh's are, in fact, Mongolians — but ethnically Kazakh.

Main festival: early October. Smaller festivals (Altai & Sagsai): September.

Near Ölgii in western Mongolia, deep in the Altai Mountains.

Both. You'll have comfortable hotels and well-run ger camps, but also real, remote experiences with eagle hunters. We can upgrade you to the top level of accommodation and transport in the country too.

As easy as you'd like it to be. From sitting in a nice air-conditioned vehicle and drinking a cold beer in the evening, to more moderate with horse riding, off-road driving, and basic conditions in remote areas.

We are expert travelers. This is our life. And has been for 20 years. For our small group tours, they're the most fun in the business! We have a 95% return rate for a reason. We offer direct access to eagle hunters, and a route designed for experience, not just ticking boxes.

Yes. Mongolia is very safe, and we run trips with experienced local teams.

Accommodation, internal flights, guides, vehicles, and most meals.

Yes — many guests travel solo. You can book privately, or with friends. Or you can join our guaranteed group tour too — small and social.