HUNTING WITH EAGLES
Hunting with Eagles
Hunting with Eagles is one of the unforgottable experience in Western Mongolia
Learning about the ancient tradition of hunting with Golden Eagles on horseback is one of the best tours to join for those who want to explore new culture and practise the hunting in the Altai mountains, Mongolia. During the apprenticeship trip, you will have a chance to experience learning basic steps of hunt with eagles and follow the hunt on a horseback with one of the skilled local eaglehunter, discover the rich diversity of nomadic culture, hospitality and lifestyle. Stay with them in their Ger , a heritage that has history of more 2000 years. Witness many more adventures such as training, feeding, release and call the eagle into your arm!
Brief itinerary
Day 1. Arrive in Ulgii, visit Eagle hunter
Arrive in Ulgii town (capital of Bayan-Ulgii province) Same day start driving to Eagle Hunter’s family. Meet Eagle Hunter and meet his fantastic bird. Chat with Eagle Hunter ask for any questions that you want to. Have dinner together with the family.
Day 2. Learn about Eagle hunting
See how Eagle Hunter makes ready his bird for hunting (how he trains etc.). See his hunting outfit. Learn how to hold the bird on your arm during the hunting. Learn how to carry the bird on the horse.
Day 3-4. Hunting with Eagles
Start hunting with eagle, discuss with Eagle hunter about which direction to choose and why?!.. Follow the Eagle hunter and enjoy the mountains.
DAy 5. Activities with Eagle
Hunt with Eagle yourself with the guideance of your eaglehunter.
Day 6. Back to Ulgii town.
Say goodbye to Eagle Hunter’s family. Drive back to Ulgii, and stay at the local Hotel. Have dinner at Local restaurant. While you are having dinner you will enjoy Kazakh traditional folk Music (live).
Day 7. Departure day
Catch your flight back to Ulaanbaatar 🙂