Classic Golden Eagle Festival

Arrive in Mongolia’s capital and transfer to your hotel. Meet your guide and fellow travelers for a short briefing and welcome dinner. First impressions of Ulaanbaatar are wide streets, big skies, and a hint of the adventure ahead. It sets the tone for the days to come.

Explore Ulaanbaatar’s key highlights, from Buddhist monasteries to central squares and local streets. Experience Mongolia’s mix of tradition and modern life before wrapping it up with a wild acrobatic show that makes zero sense and total sense at the same time.

Fly west to Ölgii in the Altai Mountains, where the landscape turns rugged and remote. Arrive at the Golden Eagle Festival as hunters gather on horseback in traditional dress. Witness the opening ceremony and first competitions in this extraordinary cultural event.

Spend the day immersed in the festival as eagle hunters compete in speed, skill, and control. Watch eagles dive from distance, riders gallop across the steppe, and crowds gather in traditional attire. It’s a rare chance to experience a living nomadic tradition.