Immerse yourself in the rich Kazakh culture in Bayan-Ulgii, Mongolia’s westernmost province, where the language and traditions have been preserved for generations. Explore the local museum, market and enjoy a scenic drive to the base of the stunning Tsambagarav Mountain.

The Western Altai Mountains
The Western Altai Mountains

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Bayan-Ulgii, Mongolia’s isolated province surrounded by the stunning Altai Mountains, where the Kazakh people preserve their language and traditions.

From the Altai to the Gobi
From the Altai to the Gobi

Undertake an adventure spanning two of Mongolia’s most dramatic destinations: the Altai Mountains to the West, and the Gobi Desert to the south. High in the Altai, you will meet local Kazakh families and experience firsthand their traditional songs, customs, and heritage of golden eagle falconry, and visit such astonishing sites as a ancient burial mounds and a prehistoric stone man statue of Turkish origin.

In Search of Dragons & Eagles
In Search of Dragons & Eagles

Tour the major cultural centers of Mongolia’s blossoming capital Ulaanbaatar before venturing west to the Altai Mountains and witnessing the annual two-day Golden Eagle Festival, a showcase of the Kazakh nomads’ astonishing bond with their magnificent hunting eagles.

The Golden Eagle Festival
The Golden Eagle Festival

When it snows in the Altai Mountains, Mongolia’s Kazakh falconers trek on horseback into the challenging winter terrain with their golden eagles. Here bird and hunter work together to catch fox and rabbit, as they have for more than a thousand years.

Mongolia Family Fun
Mongolia Family Fun

For more than a thousand years, the nomadic people of western Mongolia have hunted with golden eagles in the Altai Mountains in order to survive the harsh winters. Experience the annual festival celebrating this magnificent tradition.