“This experience is as much, if not more about being in an unique, beautiful and wonderful place as the fishing. This is truly the land of long ago and far away. Experience it while it is still around and you are able to get around.” Frontiers Client: G.B.G. Saint Paul, MN
Tuesday, September 30
Sunday, October 5 – Eagle Festival
Head towards west, driving, arrive at Tsetserleg Village of Huvsgul Province and overnight with local nomadic family. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Today is considered to be the ‘most exciting competitions’. Eagles will be checked on ability to grab the “fox,” their speed and gripping technique. Kukbar - Skin pulling competition tests one’s horse riding skill, strength and agility. Tenge Ilu Picking – up coins from the ground competition. The award ceremony is in the afternoon. Celebration dinner with eagle hunters. Overnight in hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Wednesday, October 1 Drive to Uvs Province, overnight with Nomadic camel herder family. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Thursday, October 2 Drive to Uvs Province, overnight in hotel in Ulaangom City, the capital of Uvs Province. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Monday, October 6 After breakfast, take a flight to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel and the remainder of the day is leisure time. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Friday, October 3
Tuesday, October 7 This morning, you will be transferred to the Ulaanbaatar Airport and assisted with check-in for flight service home.
Drive to Ulgy and overnight at hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Terms and Conditions: Cost: $4200 per person
Saturday, October 4 - Eagle Festival
Included in the price: • Accommodation in hotel, ger camps • Guiding and interpreting service • Festival ticket & arrangement • Flight to / from Ulgii + tax • Renting transport 4WD JEEP + driver with petrol, maintenance • All meals according to the itinerary drinks: water, sodas, beer and wine • Sightseeing and cultural show admissions according to the itinerary • Entrance fees for protected areas and national parks
The Eagle Festival begins today. Opening ceremony / hunter’s parade displays the hunters outfit and accessories. The competitions are all held in the area of 10km outside of Ulgy. In the afternoon witness the speed and agility of Golden Eagles. This evening you have the opportunity to witness the traditional performance. Overnight in hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Not included: visa cost, international airfare, travel insurance.
Your Frontiers Agent Elaine Wissolik
Senior Program Manager 1-800-245-1950 724-935-1577 ewissolik@frontierstravel.com
Hank Ingram
Department Manager 1-800-245-1950 724-935-1577 hingram@frontierstravel.com