Overview
In Mongolia's far west, Kazakh berkutchi still hunt from horseback with golden eagles. Live alongside a hunting family, learn how a bird is trained and flown, and time your trip with the Golden Eagle Festival.
Gallery
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive in Ulgii
Fly west across the country, settle into a Kazakh guesthouse, evening briefing over beshbarmak.
Day 2
Meet your eagle hunter
Ride out to the family's summer camp, meet the eagle, learn how she was taken and trained.
Day 4
Hunting practice on horseback
A full day in the hills watching the eagle called down to the lure — and taking a turn on the glove yourself.
Day 6
Golden Eagle Festival
Competition day: hunters in fox-fur coats parade, then call their birds from the ridge above the crowd.
Day 9
Return east
Morning market for a felt souvenir, afternoon flight to Ulaanbaatar, farewell dinner.
What's included
- ✓Domestic flight UB–Ulgii
- ✓Homestay with a hunting family
- ✓Golden Eagle Festival entry
- ✓Horse hire & all meals
- ✓Kazakh–English interpreter
Not included
- ×International flights
- ×Travel insurance
- ×Tips for host families