Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival Tour 2026
About This Tour
Witness the ancient art of Kazakh eagle hunting at the remote Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival in the Altai Mountains. This intimate gathering brings together master eagle hunters, known as berkutchi, who demonstrate breathtaking speed and precision with their golden eagles. Travel through dramatic Altai landscapes, stay in traditional ger camps beside the Sagsai River, and connect with one of the world's last nomadic hunting cultures.
Tour Highlights
- Attend the authentic Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival with local Kazakh berkutchi
- Watch thrilling eagle-hunting competitions and traditional equestrian games
- Stay in riverside ger camps amid the Altai mountain scenery
- Meet eagle hunters and learn the 2,000-year-old tradition of berkutchi
- Optional horse riding through the Sagsai River valley
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Depart Ulaanbaatar on a morning domestic flight to Bayan-Ölgii province. Arrive, check into your guesthouse, and enjoy a briefing dinner with your guide about the festival and Kazakh culture.
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