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Mongolia: Steppes, Deserts & Nomads - Eagle Festival

Summary:

From Mongolia's vast steppe to the Eagle Festival in the Altai Mountains

Duration
17 Days
Cities
6
Next Departure
22-Sep-2024
Starting at
± USD 5,856.00
Price per day
± USD 344.00

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Operator
Exodus
Tour
Mongolia: Steppes, Deserts & Nomads - Eagle Festival
Travel Style
Small Group Tour with More Flexibility
Group Size
4 - 16
Overall rating
Star Rating: 5 (5.00)
Age Group
16 - 99 Years
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Summary

From Mongolia's vast steppe to the Eagle Festival in the Altai Mountains

Map: Mongolia: Steppes, Deserts & Nomads - Eagle Festival (Exodus)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Arrive In Ulaanbaatar
Day 2
Transfer To Khustain Nuruu N.P Trek To See Wild Ho...
Day 3
Drive To Little Gobi Desert; Visit Khogno Khan Mou...
Day 4
Karakorum; Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery
Day 5
Transfer To Arvaikheer Via Shankh Monastery And Ex...
Day 6
Bayan Gobi Via Mt Ikh Bogd
Day 7
Explore The Region Of Bayan Gobi
Day 8
Visit The Singing Sand Dunes, The Largest Dunes In...
Day 9
Hiking Around The Flaming Cliffs Of Bayanzag
Day 10
Travel Through Rocky Plains Of Gobi Gurvansaikhan ...
Day 11
Morning Flight To Ulaanbaatar; Afternoon In Terelj...
Day 12
Ulaanbaatar Via Genghis Khaan Statue
Day 13
Fly To Olgii; Visit A Nomadic Kazakh Village
Day 14
Eagle Festival
Day 15
Another Day At The Eagle Festival
Day 16
Fly To Ulaanbaatar; Free Time In The City
Day 17
End In Ulaanbaatar

Travel Cities (6): Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Karakorum, Khogno Khan National Park, Khustain Nuruu, Ulaanbaatar

Details

Rolling steppe make way to stark desert; small nomadic ger camps pepper this vast land where camels and goats are herded on horseback, fermented mare’s milk is the tipple of choice, sand dunes are known to ‘sing’ and the first intact dinosaur eggs were found. Genghis Khan went forth from here on horseback to conquer the biggest land empire in history and, to this day, Buddhist and Animist traditions mix. We travel through steppe, mountains and the Gobi desert exploring the nature and culture of this fascinating, yet little known country before making our way to the far western reaches to visit the eagle festival, celebrating the fascinating past time of hunting with eagles and the strong connection the Mongolian people have with their animals and land.For an alternative Eagle Festival itinerary starting in Ulaanbaatar on 17 September 2023 and 22 September 2024, please click here.

Highlights

  • Attend the Eagle Festival in the remote Altai Mountains
  • Explore Mongolia's vast wilderness stepp and Gobi Desert
  • Experience traditional nomadic culture

Included in Price

  • All breakfasts, 14 lunches and 15 dinners included. Traditional Mongolian diets are very meat and dairy heavy. Whilst there will be opportunities to try some of these products such as dry-curd and fermented mare’s milk, the meals provided in the ger camps are generally western meals, at times with an Asian influence. There will normally be some form of soup and salad as well as a main course and desert. Vegetarians are generally well catered for, if you are vegetarian or have other dietary requirements please make sure to inform us in advance. Breakfasts can vary from place to place, some are buffet style whilst others are set, normally cereal, bread and possibly a hot dish will be provided. On some days a pack lunch will be provided, this is often still a proper meal (though without the soup). Water is provided and will generally be from 5L water-containers so make sure to bring a water bottle to decant into. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer, vodka and (most of the time) wine are available to buy at the ger camps. There is opportunity to buy snacks in Ulaanbaatar and on a couple other occasions along the way when we drive through towns or villages.
  • All breakfasts, 14 lunches and 15 dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport, including 4WD Jeeps
  • Activities as listed in the itinerary
  • All internal flights
  • Tour leader throughout

NOT included in price

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation
  • Visas

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