Incredible experiences
Hunt with eagles, sled a frozen lake
- Go hunting with eagle hunters
- Land an eagle on your arm
- Explore on horseback
- Sledge across a frozen lake
- Try ice fishing
- Winter off-roading
Why this trip
Tour Highlights
Stunning landscapes
The Altai under snow
- Tavan Bogd National Park
- Altai Mountains
- Shiveet Khairkhan (sacred mountain)
- Bor Burgas Valley
- Frozen Khar Lake
- Spot wildlife
Local culture
Live with Kazakh & Tuvan nomads
- Live with Kazakh & Tuvan nomads
- Wear eagle hunter clothing
- Bronze Age rock art
- “Five Fingers” feast
- Local music
- Stay in traditional yurts & gers
DAY1Fly to Ölgii & Drive to Altai Tavan Bogd Region
Take a morning flight from Ulaanbaatar to Ölgii, where we pick you up at the airport and take care of everything. Meet your English-speaking guide, driver and cook, who will be with you for the whole trip. After brunch at a halal restaurant, drive toward Altai Tavan Bogd National Park and visit a Tuvan nomadic family, settling into a private room in their traditional wooden house.
Stay: Traditional wooden house (private room)Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Ölgii, West Mongolia We'll meet you at the Ölgii Airport
Ulaanbaatar
You need to fly to Ölgii
Take the morning flight from Ulaanbaatar to Ölgii, where our team meets you at the airport.
Domestic flights are not included, but we're happy to help you book them.
Ask us to help with flightsDAY2Horse Trek to Shiveet Khairkhan (Sacred Mountain)
Set off on a winter horse trek toward Shiveet Khairkhan, the sacred mountain of the Tuvan shamanic tribe, in the region of Mongolia’s five highest peaks. Deep winter snow means the ride doesn’t go all the way to the peaks; instead you explore the sacred mountain area, where you may spot wild ibex on the rocky slopes. Visit Bronze Age rock art, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site often described as an open gallery under the blue skies.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY3Drive to Bor Burgas Valley & Stay with a Kazakh Nomadic Family
Drive to Bor Burgas Valley, the winter home of roaming wild deer herds, and settle into a Kazakh nomadic family’s traditional wooden house. Enjoy a traditional “five fingers” feast, local songs and music on traditional Kazakh instruments.
Stay: Wooden house with a Kazakh nomadic familyMeals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY4See Wild Deer & Move to Eagle Hunter’s Family (Yurt Stay)
Watch wild deer in the surrounding valleys this morning, then drive about 4 hours through dramatic winter landscapes to Altai village to meet your eagle hunter’s family. A traditional Kazakh yurt is set up for you, for an authentic winter nomadic experience. Get some great pictures with a hunting eagle, wearing the traditional clothing of the eagle hunters.
Stay: Private Kazakh yurtMeals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY5Begin Real Eagle Hunting on Horseback
Ride into the nearby mountains to begin your eagle-hunting adventure. Depending on conditions and luck, you may see an eagle pursue a fox, a rabbit or even a Pallas’s cat. In the evening, visit neighbouring eagle hunter families and learn how they feed and care for their eagles during the winter hunting season.
Stay: Private Kazakh yurtMeals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY6Half-day Eagle Hunting, Horse Sledding & Drive to Khar Lake
Spend the morning eagle hunting on horseback through the quiet winter landscape, in a different part of the Altai mountains. In the afternoon, drive to Khar Lake for horse sledding on the frozen lake, one of the region’s classic winter activities. Stay with a nomadic family near the lake.
Stay: Nomadic family near Khar LakeMeals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY7Ice Fishing on Khar Lake & Drive Back to Ölgii
Try ice fishing on the frozen lake this morning and enjoy the quiet winter setting. In the afternoon, drive back to Ölgii and check in to Bek’s Hotel. In the evening, a farewell dinner with Mongolian throat singing and a Kazakh musical performance.
Stay: Bek’s Hotel, ÖlgiiMeals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY8Fly Back to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast we drop you at Ölgii airport for your flight back to Ulaanbaatar.
Stay: HomeMeals: Breakfast
Ölgii, West Mongolia We'll drop you at the airport
Ulaanbaatar
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast we drop you at Ölgii Airport (transfer included). Book your flight back to Ulaanbaatar for Day 8.
Domestic flights are not included, but we're happy to help you book them.
Ask us to help with flightsRoute map
Tour Map: Ölgii, Tavan Bogd and Khar Lake
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Private Tours
Private Tour on Your Dates
No group tours are scheduled for this tour. Contact us with your travel dates to plan your private tour.
Tour essentials
- Priced for 2 people: the price is per person, assuming 2 people travel together
- Travelling solo or in a bigger group? Contact us for your price.
- 4x4 Land Cruiser with driver and fuel included
- Meeting point: Ölgii Airport
One price, no surprises
What's Included & Not Included
Included
Transport
- Airport transfer in West Mongolia
- 4x4 Land Cruiser
- Driver
- Fuel
Accommodation
- All accommodation in West Mongolia
- Sleeping bag
- All camping & cooking equipment
- Other necessary items
Meals
- All meals in West Mongolia
- Vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free meals available
Support team
- English-speaking guide
- Cook
- Logistics team
Permits & activity fees
- All entertainment & event fees
- Horses and wrangler fees
- Eagle hunter fees, incl. photos holding the eagle in traditional clothing
- Border area permits
- National park taxes
- Other administrative costs
Not included
- Domestic flights Ulaanbaatar ⇄ Ölgii. Need help with flights? Contact us
- Everything in Ulaanbaatar
- Airport transfers in Ulaanbaatar
Questions
FAQs
Tour Experiences
I've never ridden a horse. Can I ride in Mongolia?
Yes. We choose horses to suit your experience and no prior riding is needed. If you've never ridden, our wrangler will lead your horse. Many guests ride for the first time with us and love the open steppe.
Price & Dates
Are there any additional costs?
No. There are no extra costs: everything in the itinerary is covered, including meals, transport and entertainment fees.
When can I travel?
There are no fixed group departures for this tour. Contact us with your travel dates and we will plan your private tour.
Can I travel solo?
Yes. Private tours run for solo travellers too. The price shown is per person, assuming 2 people travel together, so contact us for your solo price. Contact us too for group discounts.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. All our tours are 100% customisable, and we can combine tours across Mongolia.
Meeting Point
Where does the tour start?
Ölgii, West Mongolia We'll meet you at the Ölgii Airport
Ulaanbaatar
We'll meet you at Ölgii Airport. You need to fly from Ulaanbaatar to Ölgii. After you land, we take care of everything: everything is included in West Mongolia.
Domestic flights are not included, but we can help you book them.
Ask us to help with flightsWhere does the tour end?
Ölgii, West Mongolia We'll drop you at the airport
Ulaanbaatar
Your trip ends at Ölgii Airport. After breakfast on Day 8 we drop you at the airport (transfer included). Book your flight back to Ulaanbaatar for Day 8.
Domestic flights are not included, but we can help you book them.
Ask us to help with flightsFood
Are vegetarian meals available?
Yes. We provide vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals. Tell us your dietary needs and we will plan for them.
Gear
What gear is provided?
Bek Travel provides all camping gear, sleeping bags and blankets.
What should I pack?
Pro tips for winter: pack layers over bulk, so you can adjust to changing temperatures. Keep electronics and batteries inside your jacket so they don’t freeze. Gers are warm by the stove at night but mornings are freezing: keep tomorrow’s clothes in your sleeping bag overnight.
Pro tips for winter: pack layers over bulk, so you can adjust to changing temperatures. Keep electronics and batteries inside your jacket so they don’t freeze. Gers are warm by the stove at night but mornings are freezing: keep tomorrow’s clothes in your sleeping bag overnight.
Pro tips for winter: pack layers over bulk, so you can adjust to changing temperatures. Keep electronics and batteries inside your jacket so they don’t freeze. Gers are warm by the stove at night but mornings are freezing: keep tomorrow’s clothes in your sleeping bag overnight.
Pro tips for winter: pack layers over bulk, so you can adjust to changing temperatures. Keep electronics and batteries inside your jacket so they don’t freeze. Gers are warm by the stove at night but mornings are freezing: keep tomorrow’s clothes in your sleeping bag overnight.
Pro tips for winter: pack layers over bulk, so you can adjust to changing temperatures. Keep electronics and batteries inside your jacket so they don’t freeze. Gers are warm by the stove at night but mornings are freezing: keep tomorrow’s clothes in your sleeping bag overnight.
