Journey to The Altai Mountains: Join the Golden Eagle Festival 2025

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Otgontugs Myagmardorj
September 10, 2024

đź‘‹ Greetings, fellow explorers!

We’re thrilled to connect with you as we announce our 2025 Golden Eagle Festival tours, offering you a front-row seat to one of Mongolia’s most captivating cultural events. Whether you’re drawn by the thrill of eagle hunting, the vibrant community spirit, or the chance to explore Mongolia’s breathtaking landscapes, we have a perfect journey for you. As a dedicated partner of the Golden Eagle Hunters Association and one of the founding members of the festival, we’ve been crafting unforgettable adventures through the heart of Western Mongolia, and we’re excited to take you on an extraordinary journey!

🦅 Our Featured Tours in 2025

🏔️ The Eagle Festival of Altai soum

🗓️ Departure: Sep 1-14, 2025

đź“Ś Trip Overview

Since 2017, we have proudly worked with the local community to establish the Altai Soum Eagle Festival in Bayan-Ulgii province. This initiative not only makes the festival more accessible but also provides valuable learning opportunities for young hunters, guided by the wisdom of community elders. We warmly invite you to join us in this adventure, where you’ll experience the genuine hospitality and rich traditions of the local people in an authentic and intimate setting.

🏜️ From Gobi To The Golden Eagle Festival

🗓️ Departure: Sep 27-Oct 9, 2025

đź“Ś Trip Overview

The annual Golden Eagle Festival in Ulgii, Bayan-Ulgii province, attracts over 1,000 visitors each year. Enjoy the exciting eagle hunting competition, along with traditional sports like wrestling, Uriankhai archery, horse racing, and lively local markets. Plus, exploring the Gobi Desert will offer a stunning contrast to your adventure.

đź’ˇ Custom trip option: Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival

Bayan-Ulgii province is home to 13 soums, each with its own eagle-hunting traditions and practices. For instance, Sagsai Soum, renowned for having the highest number of resident eagle hunters, has celebrated its festival on September 27-28 since 2018. This region has become a vibrant center for eagle hunting, with many families passing down the tradition through generations.

If our standard tour programs don’t align with your schedule but you’re eager to experience the festival, we can design a fully customized itinerary just for you! To immerse yourself in this rich heritage, contact us to create a bespoke trip tailored to your interests 👇

📨 Send Inquiry

đź’¬ Hear from those who’ve joined our tours:


…This event is starting to attract tourists thanks to the documentary "The Eagle Huntress", so hotel and ger camp space is limited in Olgii. Mongolia Quest set up a temporary ger camp just for their clients. We had the opportunity to meet and photograph eagle hunters and see their eagles close up. Every night we were entertained by local Kazakh musicians and singers.
I highly recommend the adventure and Mongolia Quest.

~Dave C. Read the full testimonial here.

📱 Suggested Media

  • “Culture Quest with Ian Grant” travel documentary series: Mongolia Golden Eagle Festival

    We played a key role in organizing and facilitating the episode, offering logistical support, local insights, and access to important figures.

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