2027 - WINTER GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL
About This Tour
Experience Mongolia's Golden Eagle Festival near Ulaanbaatar in March, where Kazakh eagle hunters showcase the remarkable bond between hunter and bird. Enjoy spectacular displays of eagle hunting skills, traditional costumes and cultural performances against Mongolia's winter scenery—a memorable celebration of living heritage and a wonderful opportunity for photography.
Key Info
Physical Level
Easy
Activities
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- 1
Day 1
5 MARCH 2027
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Welcome to Mongolia Arrive at Chinggis Khaan International Airport and meet your Chandmani Travel representative. Transfer to your centrally located 4-star hotel. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy lunch followed by a relaxed introduction to Ulaanbaatar. Visit Sukhbaatar Square and Gandantegchinlen Monastery to discover the city’s history and Buddhist heritage. In the evening, meet your guide for a short briefing on the festival, winter clothing and the days ahead. Enjoy a welcome dinner and rest after your journey. Meals Lunch and dinner Overnight 4-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Dinner
- 2
Day 2
6 MARCH 2027
Golden Eagle Festival
After breakfast, drive to the Chinggis Khaanii Khuree Tourist Complex for your first day at the Golden Eagle Festival. Enjoy the atmosphere as Kazakh eagle hunters gather in traditional clothing with their magnificent golden eagles. Watch scheduled eagle-handling demonstrations and mounted competitions, and learn about the traditions passed down through generations. Take memorable photographs, admire the hunters’ costumes and enjoy opportunities to meet participants when available. Your guide will arrange warming breaks and lunch during the day. Return to Ulaanbaatar in the afternoon for dinner and a comfortable evening at the hotel. Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner Overnight 4-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Short walks on snow and uneven ground
- 3
Day 3
7 MARCH 2027
Festival and journey to Terelj
Enjoy breakfast and check out before returning to the festival with your luggage. Spend the morning watching further demonstrations and cultural activities according to the official program. After lunch, depart for Gorkhi–Terelj National Park. Enjoy views of open countryside, rocky mountains and winter landscapes along the way. Arrive at your heated resort, settle in and enjoy a warm dinner. Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner Overnight Comfortable heated resort in Terelj
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Standing and walking outdoors in winter conditions
- 4
Day 4
8 MARCH 2027
Winter Golden Eagle Festival — Day Two
Return to the festival grounds for the final competitions, horseback games and the awards ceremony. Spend time with the eagle hunters and their golden eagles, photographing the birds in flight against the winter landscape before a farewell celebration.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Standing and walking outdoors in winter conditions
- 5
Day 5
9 MARCH 2027
Ulaanbaatar Cultural Discovery
Discover Ulaanbaatar's cultural highlights: the National Museum of Mongolia, the Bogd Khan Palace Museum, and the Zaisan Hill monument with its city panorama. In the evening enjoy a traditional folk performance of throat singing and morin khuur.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
City walking
- 6
Day 6
10 MARCH 2027
Free Day in Ulaanbaatar
A free day to explore Ulaanbaatar at your own pace. Browse the State Department Store and local craft markets, visit a cashmere workshop, or join an optional excursion to a nearby nomadic family to experience winter herding life.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar
Meals: Breakfast
- 7
Day 7
11 MARCH 2027
Departure from Ulaanbaatar
Enjoy breakfast and free time depending on your flight schedule. Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your onward journey. Standard hotel check-out applies; a packed breakfast may be requested for an early departure. Meals Breakfast Overnight —
Meals: Breakfast
Prices & Inclusions
| Group Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveler | $1,990 |
| 4 travelers | $1,490 |
| 8 travelers | $1,250 |
| 12 travelers | $1,180 |
Includes
- All accommodation (hotel in Ulaanbaatar)
- All meals as listed in the itinerary
- Private vehicle with driver
- English-speaking guide
- Winter Golden Eagle Festival entrance fees
- Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue and Gorkhi-Terelj National Park entrance fees
- Airport transfers
Not Includes
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses and tips
- Alcoholic drinks
- Winter clothing rental
Map & Destinations
Destinations
- Ulaanbaatar
- Chinggis Khaanii Khuree
- Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Tour Highlights
- Watch Kazakh eagle hunters and their golden eagles in competition
- See eagle hunting skills demonstrated at the Chinggis Khaanii Khuree festival grounds
- Meet hunters in traditional Kazakh costumes and see horseback games
- Visit the Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue
- Explore Gorkhi-Terelj National Park in winter
- Photograph the festival against Mongolia's winter scenery
Tour Videos
Mongolian Landscape
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