GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL 4 DAY

The Kazakhs have a tradition of hunting small animals with the help of birds of prey such as falcons, hawks and eagles. For centuries in Central Asian prairie Mongolia, falconry has been a royal game of Hans and aristocrats. Ancient customs survive among the Kazakhs who live in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia.

"Mongolian nomads Kazakhs are people from around the world who maintain their own nomadic lifestyle with strong ties to golden eagles. Immerse yourself in the unique landscape, culture and traditions of Western Mongolia and local eagle. The life of a hunter. Accompany the hunting of these fascinating mountain nomads and explore the breathtaking countryside. "

A Kazakh falconer's festival is held every autumn. A grand festival is held in the suburbs of Ulgii, the capital of Bayan-Ulgii province. A parade where people on horseback gather in traditional folk costumes, a competition where golden eagles are released on a small hill and then compete for speed to the owner, and people on horseback compete for goatskin. A competition called "Kukupal" will be held together with a competition for falconry skills.

There are about 250 eagle hunters around Bayan Ulgii province. Approximately 100 Eagle Hunters participate in this Eagle Festival each year with their specially trained Golden Eagles.
Spectacular events based on spectacular Golden Eagles speed, agility, and accuracy, as well as traditional Kazakh games such as archery and traditional horse racing are also held on the day of the festival. Enjoy the autumn nomadic festival, which attracts many locals, for two days.

TRAVEL INFORMATION AND ITINERARY

Point of departure	Airport	Tour code	GE-01
Travel days	4 days	Available period of travel	From 02 Oct
Reservation method	Book online	Local tour price Per Person	1200USD
Minimum number of participants	From 1 person	Local guide	English guide

	Name of a city	Main schedule
First day 10/2	Ulaanbaatar Ulgii city	Meet a English guide in the lobby of your hotel in Ulaanbaatar and move to the airport. To Bayan-Ulgii, the westernmost point of Mongolia, at the foot of the Altai Mountains .. Domestic flight to Ulgii city. The majority of the population of Bayan-Ulgii Province is Kazakh (93%) and is a descendant of Kokuturk nomads in Central Asia. After arriving in Ulgii, enjoy the city's markets. Meals: Lunch, Dinner "Overnight at a hotel in Ulgii"
the 2nd day 10/3	Bayan-Ulgii	All-day Kazakh festival Golden Eagle Festival In addition to a two-day tour of the Golden Eagle Festival, visit a Kazakh village in Sagsai, a suburb of Ulgii. Enjoy a relaxing stay and enjoy traditional Kazakh festivals and village visits. Falconers from all over Bayan-Ulgii will gather to compete for the speed, agility and accuracy of the eagle, as well as a parade by horsemen. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner "Tourist camp accommodation"
Day 3 10/4	Bayan-Ulgii	During the festival, "Bush Kushi" (fighting the skin of a goat on a horse), "Kissing a woman on a horse", "Flowers" while a woman beats a man with a horse whip. Enjoy "land on horseback" and so on. In the evening, enjoy a Kazakh concert with traditional songs and music. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner "Tourist camp accommodation"
Day 4 10/5	Bayan-Ulgii Ulaanbaatar	After breakfast, take a domestic flight from Ulgii to Ulaanbaatar. After arriving at Ulaanbaa Airport, the driver will pick you up at the hotel. thank you for your hard work.

The above process and time may change locally depending on the weather and road congestion on the day. In that case, please be aware of this in advance and follow the instructions of the local staff.
* Meals may change for box lunch or hotel / restaurant / ger.

• The above charges are for one person. Depending on the number of participants, you can participate with a great rate plan.
• You will be stay in a standard 3-4 star hotels in Ulaanbaatar and a tourist ger camp , shower and other useful services (2-4 people per ger) in the countryside. 
• If one person uses one hotel room, an additional charge of 40USD per night will be charged.
• There is an additional charge for single use of Tourist Camp Ger. It is 25 USD per night.
• A professional English speaking guide and a professional driver will guide you!
• The vehicle will be a dedicated vehicle that applies to the number of people.
• Meal conditions: As stated in the itinerary (standard 3 courses) .
• The contents of sightseeing and meals to be provided may change due to local circumstances such as the weather and the postponement of airplane.
• We also accept requests for additional stays, private guides, private cars, etc., as well as hotel designation and upgrades.
  * Please contact us at the time of application.
• Additional reservations for Mongolian air tickets are possible. If you wish, please press the Mongolian low-cost airline ticket .
• Based on the dates of this tour, you can make arrangements such as extending your stay or adding more places to visit. Please feel free to contact us.

Application deadline	When applying for a tour, please make a reservation at least 15 days before departure (excluding holidays). If you apply for a tour after that, we will reply to the customer once before making arrangements, and we will start making arrangements after confirming that we can contact you reliably. If the departure date is 7 days or later, we will do our best to accommodate you, so please contact us. (Please note that the cancellation charge will be charged 10 days in advance.) Please check the usage guide before applying.
Price remarks	This course is for 2 people or more, but it is possible for 1 person to apply. In that case, an additional charge for one person and an additional charge for a single room will be incurred. Please inquire about the price for one person before applying.
Method of payment	After making a reservation by email and phone, we will send a travel confirmation and invoice to your email . After confirming the invoice, you will transfer 50% of the travel fee to our Mongolian bank account. After confirming payment, it will be an official reservation. The 50% balance will be transferred to our bank account before the start of your trip.
What's included in the Price?	Meals and service charges stated in the travel itinerary Accommodation and service charges stated in the travel itinerary Sightseeing fee ,english speaking guide fee , admission fee stated in the travel itinerary Domestic or local baggage transportation charges
What's Not included in the Price?	Round-trip international air ticket or international train fare Optional tour price and single supplement Overseas travel insurance www.WorldNomads.com Mongolian Visa fee Alcoholic drinks such as beer and liquor
Cancellation fee	20% cancellation charge for all tours cancelled 8-10 business days before arrival. 30% cancellation charge for all tours cancelled 5-7 business days before arrival 40% cancellation charge for all tours cancelled 2-4 business days before arrival. 50% cancellation charge for all tours cancelled 1 business day before arrival. 100% cancellation charge for all tours cancelled the day of arrival.
Transportation	All clients will be met at the airport on arrival and taken to the airport for departure. We provide vehicles and a driver according to the size of group ( tour bus,sedan, van or jeep).
Guide	All group tour arrangements ( groups of two or more) include the exclusive service of English (or Russian, Japanese, Spanish and German) speaking guide. Guides for other languages are available upon request.