8-Day Altai Eagle Hunters
Remote western peaks, Kazakh culture, and golden eagles.
8 days Western Mongolia (Bayan-Ölgii) Best: June – Sept (Eagle Festival: early Oct)
Destinations
UlaanbaatarÖlgiiAltai Tavan Bogd National Park
Highlights
- Meet a Kazakh eagle hunter and watch a golden eagle in flight
- Trek toward the glaciers of Altai Tavan Bogd, Mongolia's highest peaks
- Stay in a Kazakh family's embroidered ger
- Turquoise alpine lakes and the Potanin Glacier viewpoint
- Optional timing for the Golden Eagle Festival
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
Arrival and overnight.
- 2
Day 2
Fly west to Ölgii
Kazakh cultural intro, local bazaar.
- 3
Day 3–5
Altai Tavan Bogd
Drive to the national park, trek toward the glaciers and alpine lakes.
- 4
Day 6
Eagle hunter family
A day with a Kazakh eagle-hunting family.
- 5
Day 7
Return to Ölgii
Handicrafts, rest, farewell dinner.
- 6
Day 8
Back to Ulaanbaatar
Fly back and depart.
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