Sagsai Eagle festival, Eagle hunter family 5 days tour

SAGSAI EAGLE FESTIVAL, EAGLE HUNTER FAMILY 5 DAYS TOUR

Experience the Sagsai Eagle Festival and stay with a real Kazakh Eagle Hunter family in Western Mongolia. A once-in-a-lifetime cultural journey.


📌 QUICK FACTS FOR VISITORS

📅 TOUR LENGTH: 6 Days, 5 Nights

📍 DESTINATION: Western Mongolia (Sagsai, Bayan-Ulgii Province)

📆 AVAILABILITY: 17th, 18th of September, 2025

🧭 TOUR TYPE: Event & Festival Tour + Cultural Immersion


🏔️ ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

Discover Ulaanbaatar’s historic and cultural landmarks including Gandan Monastery and the National Museum.

Fly to Ulgii, the cultural heart of Kazakh Mongolia, and explore local museums.

Stay with an authentic Kazakh Eagle Hunter family in Sagsai and witness their traditional lifestyle.

Attend the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival: experience eagle hunting competitions, cultural performances, and traditional games.

Enjoy immersive photography sessions with dynamic action shots and expressive portraits.

Witness the migration reenactment and assembly of a traditional Kazakh Ger.

Return to Ulaanbaatar with unforgettable memories of Western Mongolia’s cultural richness.


🦅 ABOUT THE SAGSAI EAGLE FESTIVAL

The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is a two-day celebration held every September in Bayan-Ulgii province. Created especially for photographers and journalists, it offers close-up access to one of Mongolia’s most ancient and majestic traditions — eagle hunting.

 

Sagsai Eagle Festival will be held on 17th, 18th of September, 2025 Sagsai village of Bayan-Ulgii province.

 

This unique cultural gathering features:

 

Opening parades and traditional costume contests

Eagle hunting competitions from mountain tops to horseback targets

Traditional games like Tenge-Ilu, Kizkhuar, and Kokbar

Reenactments of Kazakh migrations and ger building

Rich opportunities for interviews with eagle hunters and cultural immersion


👳‍♂️ MONGOLIA’S EAGLE HUNTERS

🏔 Reside in the Altai Mountains of Bayan-Ulgii Province

🦅 Train female golden eagles to hunt red and corsac foxes

🧬 Pass down eagle hunting skills from generation to generation

🐾 Form deep bonds with eagles before releasing them into the wild

 

This tour gives you rare access to photograph these incredible people and their majestic birds.


🐎 TOUR PACE: MODERATE

Includes both urban exploration and rural cultural immersion

Internal flights and 4WD drives across remote areas

Includes light walking and time outdoors in varying weather

Ideal for travelers interested in culture, festivals, and photography

Accommodation includes hotel stays and a traditional family ger experience

 

📸 BEST FOR

Photographers, Culture Seekers, Festival Enthusiasts


❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

When is the Sagsai Eagle Festival held?

The festival takes place every  17th, 18th of September, 2025 in the village of Sagsai, Bayan-Ulgii.

 

Is this tour suitable for families or seniors?

Yes, it is moderately paced and does not involve strenuous trekking. Some rural conditions may require flexibility.

 

Will there be chances to interact with eagle hunters?

Absolutely! You’ll stay with a hunter’s family and have opportunities for in-depth interviews.

 

Are photography sessions guided?

Yes, the tour is tailored for photographers and includes scheduled sessions for festival events.

 

What kind of accommodations should I expect?

You’ll stay in a hotel in Ulaanbaatar and a traditional ger with an eagle hunter’s family in Sagsai.


🎒 WHAT TO BRING

Warm, layered clothing for cool mornings and evenings

Comfortable walking shoes or boots

Camera equipment (telephoto lens recommended)

Sunscreen, sunglasses, and lip balm

Personal toiletries and medication

Power bank and extra batteries

Small daypack for outings


VIDEO OF SAGSAI EAGLE FESTIVAL


SAGSAI EAGLE FESTIVAL, EAGLE HUNTER FAMILY 5 DAYS TOUR PACKAGE PRICE

Group size1 pax2-3 pax4-6 pax7-9 pax10-12 pax13-15 paxMore than 16 pax
Price/Per person2130$1420$1350$1280$1190$1050$920$
NoInclude serviceExclude serviceInclude service of Meals
1Vehicle with a driver.Items of personal natureBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
2English speaking guideBeverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundryPer day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/
3Accommodation/Ger camps and Hotel/Travel and insuranceOne time Mongolian traditional food  /lamb with vegetables/
4Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerInternational transportation 
5All cooking and camping gears.Taxi 
6Airport shuttleOptional activities 
7National park and border office permits (area you will go is close to China and Russia border)Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/ 
8Domestic flight ticketsGratuity for the tour team 


SAGSAI EAGLE FESTIVAL, EAGLE HUNTER FAMILY 5 DAYS TOUR ITINERARY


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