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Nauryz Eagle Festival & Migration 2026 (March)

Day 1. Arrival,  March 18 Arrive in Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar. Take an approximately 90 mins transfer to your hotel. After short freshen up, we will do city tour starting from Gandan monastery, Sukhbaatar main square, the winter palace of Bogd Jabzan Damba Hutagt VIII, Zaisan Memorial, State department store. Overnight in Kempinskii 4,5* hotel. (LD)
Day 2. Flight to Ulgii, March 19
Transfer to UB airport and fly to Olgii. Meet by our team and transfer to Blue Wolf office. After lunch and tour briefing, we drive about 4-5 hrs and reach the road end. Overnights in nomadic style ger. (LD)
Day 3-4. March 20-21 Nauryz Eagle Festival
Meet the Kazakh Eagle hunters. The rodeo of eagle hunting. A fantastic opportunity for photographers and adventurers alike to see these magnificent birds up close. There are approx. 400 eagle hunters in Bayan-Olgii aimag. The eagle hunters from around regions gather to test their finely trained birds in singular contests of speed and agility in these few days. During the festival we also see some Kazakh Traditional Horse Games like “BushKushi” (Try to take out from each other the goat skin on horseback), “Kiss woman on horseback”, “Pick up coins from the land on horseback” and others. In the evening we enjoy to have the Kazakh Concert with some traditional songs and music. Overnights in nomadic style ger. (BLD)
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5-7. March 22-24 Eagle hunting experience

The Mongolian Kazakhs use for hunting female eagles as far they are bigger mail ones and more aggressive. These eagles are trained to hunt foxes, wolves, rabbit and wild cat. Everyday going side by side with eagle hunter to hunt mostly fox we learn and enjoy this unique customs of the Mongolian Kazakhs. We have the chance to explore Snow-leopard. Overnights in nomadic style ger. Last day, evening drive back to Olgii. Overnight in “Eagle Dreams” hotel. (BLD)

Day 8. March 25 Drive to Ulaangom
Today we say good-by to our host-Kazakh Eagle hunter and his family and start to drive back. Driving by north-eastern route, we will be able to have beautiful views of the entire Altai Mountains range. Reach Gantumur and his family. Overnight in nomadic style ger. (BLD)
Day 9-11. March 26-28 Migration
Your nomadic migration adventure begins! Meet your guides and get acquainted with your horse – the closest companion you’ll have for the next 2 days. You’re free to follow the migration partially on foot along the journey today of 30km as it might take you some time to get used to riding for hours at a time.

Follow nomadic movement towards Twin Peaks. Joining a traditional migration with a nomadic family and their herds of animals. Overnights in nomadic style ger. (BLD)
Day 12, March 29 Drive back to Ulgii Stay with nomads a half day and afternoon drive to Olgii. Overnight in “Eagle Dreams” hotel. (BLD)

Day 13, March 30 Flight back to Ulaanbaatar Early breakfast & transfer to Ulgii airport. Fly back to UB about 3hrs. Transfer to your hotel. You will have a full day to explore the sprawling city of retro architecture, thrilling nightlife, wild traffic and exciting commerce. There’s plenty to see, do and eat – your guide will recommend some of the best places to dine at. (B)
Day 14, March 31 Depart from Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, transfer to UB airport. Leave only foot prints & take only memories from your Mongolian adventure with Blue Wolf Travel.

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