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The eagle hunters of Bayan
Olgii
Departure at any time
in winter!
10 days |
This trip
can also be combined with the annual Eagle Festival held every October at
a location close to Bayan Olgii. Please contact us for more details.
In winter, the ethnic group of the Kazakhs who live in the west of Mongolia have for centuries used eagles for hunting and still do so today. On this itinerary, you venture out to Bayan Olgii together with a Kazakh guide to join the family of an eagle hunter. There, observe the daily life in winter and join the hunter on his hunts. The day to day programme will depend on weather and hunting conditions. Accommodation is on the floor of the hunter’s house, washing facilities will be very limited. While the hut is heated with a wood burning stove, a very warm winter sleeping bag is essential. Days will always be below freezing and nights will be very cold, temperatures as low as –20 are not uncommon. However, with the right equipment this will be a fascinating experience and intriguing insight into Kazakh winter life.
Day 1: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar (UB), Pick up from the airport. After lunch, sightseeing in UB: Russian Friendship monument and Sukhbaatar Square, overnight in standard hotel.
Day 2: Fly UB to Olgii. Overnight in a local hotel.
Day 3: Drive into the surrounding countryside and join a local family. Overnight in the house/ger of the eagle hunter’s family.
Day 4 - 6: Stay with a local family, join the eagle hunt, go for day hikes or day rides and observe local life. Overnight in the house/ger of the eagle hunter’s family.
Day 7: Return to Olgii, visit the local museum and bazaar/market. Overnight in a local hotel.
Day 8: Return flight to UB.
Day 9: Free day for shopping and sightseeing and maybe for a visit to one of the museums. This is also a buffer day in case the domestic flight is delayed. Before the farewell dinner, watch a performance of the Tumen Ekh cultural group.
Day 10: Airport transfer to the flight home
Price of this itinerary:
1990 US $ per person for 2 or more clients travelling together (plus domestic air
ticket).
The price for this itinerary includes:
All transport (except domestic air ticket), translator/guide and all costs of him/her; accommodation as described (in hotels on a twin sharing base), all meals, national park entry fees.
The price for this itinerary excludes:
Domestic air ticket, international air ticket, airport taxes, visa costs, medical insurance and
evacuation cover, alcoholic beverages, photo and film permits.
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