Festival event

• Opening ceremony and Golden Eagle hunter’s parade.
• Concert of local musical Dramatic Teather .
• Visit local museum.

Golden Eagle hunters compotation

• Eagle hunters displaying his Eagle and hunting outfit and accessories. This time judges select best Eagle masterful Eagle and her own also will give a score his hunting clothes.
• Eagle hunter’s land upon his arm.
• Catching “Shirga” and training by Eagle .
• You can see traditional games “Kukbar tartu” and “Kyz kuar”

Day 1, Oct 3.. Arrival in Ulgii

Flight to Ulgii. Drive to Sagsai village visit traditional Kazakh families to observe how eagles are trained.  Overnight at ger camp in Altai Lodge. /L,D/

Day 2, Oct 4. The Golden Eagle Festival

Opening Ceremony/Competition

The official opening ceremony commences with the participants parading in on horseback with their eagles. The competition begins with each Kazakh displaying his hunting outfit and accessories. The most elaborate and beautiful clothing and accessories are given the highest points. In the afternoon, the Golden Eagles will be evaluated for their speed and agility. The eagles will be released from a cliff and their owner will stand below and signal for them to land upon their arm, as they do during hunting. Those with the fastest times and best technique will be awarded the highest scores. In the evening, attend a Kazakh play in honor of the Kazakhs and their eagles.

Overnight at ger camp in Altai Lodge. /B, L, D/

Day 3, Oct 5. Eagle Festival Continues

Competition / Awards Ceremony

Prepare for some exciting action today! The Golden Eagles will be released from a cliff to attack fox skins that will be dragged by their owner on horseback. The eagles will be judged on their success of grabbing the “fox,” their speed, and “gripping”technique. As the points for the competitions are being tallied, the Kazakhs will compete in their traditional game called “kukbar” which tests one’s horse-riding skills, strength and agility. In the late afternoon, the winners of the festival will be announced at the awards ceremony. In the evening, enjoy a celebration dinner.

Overnight at ger camp in Altai Lodge. /B, L, D/

Day 4, Oct 6. Departure

Transfer to the airport for departure. /B/

What is included in this tour?

• Internal flights
• English speaking guide.
• All meals during the trip
• 3 overnights in Altai lodge ger camp in Ulgii
• Minivan Uaz (4*4) including gasoline
• Ulgii airport transfers
• Festival tax
• All sightseeing fees
• Visa support
• Drinking water

What is not included in this tour?

• Alcohol beverages
• visa fee
• travel insurance,
• optional tipping camping crew,
• pre-trip expenses of medical immunizations.
• International flights
• Individual equipments
• Drinks and extra charges in hotels and inns
• All costs not specified in “Included”