10:00
Your day begins in Ulaanbaatar
Our guide and driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the Eagle Festival site. The drive takes approximately 30–50 minutes, depending on traffic.
Drive: 25 km
01 / THE EXPERIENCE
Golden eagles. Living traditions.
A memorable day beyond Ulaanbaatar.
Just outside Ulaanbaatar, spend a day immersed in the sights, sounds, and traditions of the Spring Eagle Festival. Watch golden eagles sweep toward their hunters’ calls, cheer on skilled horsemen, and enjoy Kazakh and Mongolian music, dance, and traditional dress.
Your guide, Dosjan Khaval, founder of Kazakh Tour, will share the stories behind the competitions and the culture he knows firsthand. His explanations bring meaning to each display, helping you appreciate the patient training and close bond between eagle and hunter.
Between activities, capture photographs, browse handmade crafts, and warm up in our group’s ger with tea or coffee. With accommodation pickup, return transport, festival admission, and lunch included, you can relax and enjoy the day.
Join us on 6 or 7 March 2027. Both departures offer the same festival activities and complete one-day itinerary—simply choose the date that fits your plans. We look forward to welcoming you.
Watch golden eagles soar to their hunters’ calls in thrilling festival competitions
Meet Kazakh eagle hunters and discover the traditions behind their remarkable bond with their birds
Experience the excitement of traditional horseback games and skilled riders in action
Enjoy Kazakh music, cultural performances and beautifully detailed traditional dress
Capture memorable photographs of golden eagles, eagle hunters and festival life
Discover the stories behind the spectacle with an English-speaking local guide
Enjoy an easy day trip from Ulaanbaatar, with hotel pickup, festival admission, lunch and return transport included
02 / YOUR ITINERARY
Make every moment count.
11:00–11:30
Opening ceremony of the Eagle Festival
Join the opening celebration as eagle hunters, performers, and visitors gather for a day of Kazakh culture, golden eagles, and traditional horseback games.
11:30–12:00
Cultural performances
Enjoy a celebration of Kazakh and Mongolian culture through traditional music, dance, and colorful national costumes. Performers bring the region’s stories and traditions to life.
12:00–12:10
Eagle hunters’ parade and traditional dress competition
Watch eagle hunters parade on horseback with their golden eagles, dressed in traditional Kazakh clothing. Admire embroidered garments, fur hats, and beautifully decorated saddles as participants compete for the finest traditional attire and horse decorations.
12:10–12:30
Introducing and honoring the eagle hunters
Meet the eagle hunters as they are introduced to the crowd alongside their golden eagles. Discover their stories and celebrate the skill, patience, and dedication behind this remarkable tradition, passed down through generations of Kazakh families.
12:30–14:00
Golden eagles answer their hunters’ calls
Watch golden eagles launch from a hillside and sweep toward their hunters’ calls. Judges assess their speed, responsiveness, and precision, revealing the patient training and remarkable bond between each hunter and eagle.
14:00–15:00
Lunch and time to explore the festival
Enjoy lunch and take a break from the competitions. Browse local handicrafts and souvenirs, take photographs, or join optional activities offered at the festival. You can also warm up in our group’s ger over tea or coffee.
15:00–15:30
A celebration of horsemanship
Enjoy an exciting display of horsemanship as skilled riders perform daring maneuvers and demonstrate their balance, agility, and control. The show celebrates the horse’s central role in Mongolia’s nomadic life and traditions.
15:30–16:30
Eagles pursue a moving fox-skin lure
Watch eagle hunters ride across the festival grounds, dragging a fox skin behind their horses as they call their golden eagles. The birds swoop down to pursue and seize the moving lure, demonstrating their speed, accuracy, and responsiveness. This thrilling display reveals the close teamwork between hunter, horse, and eagle.
16:30–17:00
Falconry demonstration
Watch a falconry demonstration showcasing the speed, agility, and precision of trained birds of prey. Discover the patient training and trust behind this remarkable partnership between bird and handler.
17:00–17:30
Kokbar and Tenge Ilu horseback competitions
Feel the excitement of traditional Kazakh horseback games. In Kokbar, riders compete in a tug of war on horseback, testing their strength, balance, and horsemanship. In Tenge Ilu, riders lean from the saddle to snatch a coin from the ground while galloping—a thrilling display of speed, precision, and agility.
17:30–18:00
Awards and farewell to the festival
Celebrate the festival’s final moments as winning eagle hunters and horseback competitors receive their awards. Join the applause for the participants whose skill and dedication keep these traditions alive.
Return transfer
Return to your accommodation in Ulaanbaatar
After the festival, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar and drop you off at your accommodation.
This is a sample itinerary. Festival timings and activities may change.
03 / IN PICTURES
A closer look.
A glimpse of the people, places and traditions behind the journey.
04 / DATES & DETAILS
The practical things, made clear.
Choose your departure
Choose either date. The festival activities and tour itinerary are exactly the same on 6 March and 7 March 2027. Each departure is a complete one-day tour—choose the date that best suits your travel plans.
Price per person
Join a group140 USD
Private tour — minimum 2 travelers180 USD
Prices in USD. Ask us about your group size.
Book now · Pay deposit ↗Included in your journey
- Transport and driver
- English-speaking guide
- Festival admission
- Lunch and drinking water
Plan for separately
- Accommodation
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses
GUEST STORIES
In their own words.
Watching the golden eagles fly was unforgettable. Dosjan’s explanations helped us understand the traditions behind the competitions. Having pickup, lunch, and transport arranged made the day easy to enjoy
Mark Bayley - USA · March/2026
The horseback games and cultural performances were highlights of our day. We appreciated learning about the bond between the hunters and their eagles. The warm ger was a welcome place to rest between activities.
Matthias Schneider - Germany · March/2025
BOOKING & PEACE OF MIND
Plan your visit with confidence.
How to book your place
To secure your place on the Spring Eagle Festival tour, a deposit of USD 50 per person is required. The deposit is credited toward your total tour price, with the remaining balance due by 1 February 2027.
Once your payment is successful, you will receive an automated payment confirmation email. Our team will then send a separate email confirming your place on the tour.
Cancellation policy
This tour follows Kazakh Tour’s general cancellation policy. Please review our Terms & Conditions before booking for details on cancellation deadlines, applicable charges, and refunds. If you need to cancel, contact our team as soon as possible.
05 / GOOD TO KNOW
A little preparation. A better journey.
Where does the tour start?
Pickup and return are at your accommodation in Ulaanbaatar.
What should I wear?
Bring warm layers, a windproof outer layer and comfortable closed shoes. Check the forecast before traveling.
Can I join on either date?
Yes. Choose 6 or 7 March 2027. Each departure is a separate one-day tour with the same planned itinerary. Send us your preferred date and group size so we can confirm the arrangements before you book.
