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Grade:
Entry Level
Type:
Cultural
Transfers
Duration:
11 Nights
4 - 12
Group size
Leaders
Tour Highlights
- Attend Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival
- Visit the Tsaatan people, reindeer herding nomads, and Darkhad people
- Ride horses to reach the Tsaatan People
- Immerse yourself in the reindeer herder’s lifestyle and Mongolian Shamanism
Immerse yourself in the nomadic traditions of the Tsaatan reindeer herders and witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Mongolian Eagle Festival.
Embark on an extraordinary journey to visit the Tsaatan Tribe, the revered reindeer herders of Mongolia. Nestled within the untouched landscapes of one of the last great frontiers on Earth, this adventure offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the nomadic lifestyle and explore a culture deeply intertwined with its pristine natural surroundings.
Step into the heart of Mongolia, where the Tsaatan people have crafted a unique existence alongside their majestic reindeer herds. This expedition goes beyond the ordinary, offering a window into their timeless traditions, their profound connection to the land, and the wildlife that sustains them.
Your experience will include meaningful interactions with the Tsaatan Tribe—sharing stories by the fire, learning ancient customs, and gaining insights into both the challenges and joys of their nomadic way of life.
Next, journey to the spectacular Sagsai Eagle Festival, an awe-inspiring celebration of the ancient art of eagle hunting, a tradition deeply rooted in Central Asian heritage. While Mongolia hosts several Golden Eagle Festivals, this adventure takes you to a smaller, privately arranged event in Sagsai, providing a more intimate experience—ideal for photography enthusiasts and those seeking an authentic connection with the Kazakh eagle hunters.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Altai Mountains in Western Mongolia, Sagsai is home to a Kazakh community that has preserved this remarkable tradition for generations. During the communist era in Kazakhstan, many Kazakhs fled to Mongolia, settling in Bayan-Ölgii Province and bringing with them the art of hunting with golden eagles. Today, an estimated 250 eagle hunters in Bayan-Ölgii continue this practice, riding horseback through the snowy landscape in pursuit of red and corsac foxes, their golden eagles soaring high above.
This journey promises an unforgettable encounter with Mongolia’s most remote and storied cultures, offering a glimpse into a way of life that has withstood the test of time.
Day 1: 9th September - Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, City Tour
Transfer
Lunch
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
Following your arrival into Ulaanbaatar airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your wonderfully located hotel.
Accommodation: Grand Hill Hotel
Day 2: 10th September - Murun
Flights
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Guest house
You will be met this morning by your guide who will transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Murun.
Today we head to the north and enter the beautiful Darkhad valley (210km), named after the Darkhad ethnic group who are known for their shamanic roots and practice. The valley is situated between the Taiga and Khoridol Saridag mountain ranges, home to nature and cultural diversity. We arrive at one of the three remote villages in northern Mongolia.
It's known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including mountains, rivers, and forests. The area is home to the Tsaatan people, a reindeer-herding ethnic group.
Accommodation: Guest House in Ulaan Uul
Day 3: 11th September - Tsagaan Nuur
Transfer
Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Dinner
Guest house
Today we head to Tsagaan Nuur. Nestled near Lake Khövsgöl, one of Mongolia's largest and deepest lakes, this region is a sanctuary of pristine wilderness, rich wildlife, and ancient traditions. It also serves as a gateway to the Darhad Depression, a wild and rugged landscape dotted with numerous small lakes and winding rivers, making it an untouched paradise for adventurers and nature lovers alike.
Accomodation: Guest House in Tsagaan Nuur
Day 4: 12th September - Ride to Taiga
Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Dinner
Camping
In the morning pack up, saddle up the horses, and ride up to the Taiga Mountains to meet the Tsaatan people - reindeer herders. We will reach their tribe in the late afternoon depending on the weather and road conditions as well as the Tsaatan tribe’s campsite location.
Tonight we will stay with the reindeer herders.
Accommodation: Teepee or Tent
Day 5: 13th September - Experience the culture and lifestyle of the Tsaatan people
Wildlife
Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Dinner
Ger
It’s time to experience the unique lifestyle of the remote ethnic tribe, try riding a reindeer, see and learn how they breed the reindeer, meet the Tsaatan ethnic shaman and see the shamanic rituals, and learn the mysterious stories among these ethnic people while sitting around the campfire.
Accommodation: Teepee or Tent
Day 6: 14th September - Ulaan Ull
Transfer
Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Dinner
Guest house
Time to say goodbye to the reindeer herders and ride back to Khogrog River Valley. Meet our vehicle team and drive to Ulaan Uul village.
Accommodation: Guests House in Ulaan Uul
Day 7: 15th September - Murun
Transfer
Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
Drive back to Murun town, on the the way, we will see the deer stone statues which are the tallest in Asia.
Accommodation: Local hotel in Murun
Day 8: 16th September - Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
Flights
Transfer
Breakfast
Packed Lunch
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
After your flight back to Ulaanbaatar, transfer to the hotel and enjoy your time to relax after a big adventure.
Accommodation: Grand Hill Hotel
Day 9: 17th September - Fly to Ulgii & Eagle Festival
Flights
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
Archaelogists trace falconry in Central Asia back to the first or 2nd millennium BC.
Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is a collaboration between two Tour Operators and local Kazakh eagle hunters eager to show off their prowess. The festival is dedicated to photographers and filmmakers who focus on capturing action and cultural traditions. This morning we head to the Festival opening, where competitors parade, showing off their costumes and hunting techniques.
We will watch how a Kazak Ger (yurt) is assembled and learn about the migration of nomadic families.
The festival is a fantastic example of how tourism can benefit local communities - raising awareness of eagle hunting in Mongolia and abroad, and encouraging the continuation of the hunting traditions. In 2011, eagle hunting was added to the 'UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' as an example of 'living human heritage'.
We return to Uglii for our accommodation tonight.
Accommodation: Makhsum Hotel
Day 10: 18th September - Eagle Festival
Transfer
Wildlife
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
Today is a fantastic day for photographers who will find plenty of opportunities to take photos of the imposing competitors, in their full hunting regalia, their families and of course – the magnificent eagles. When the competitions begin, the eagles chase fox skins, dragged by their owners on horseback, and are judged on their speed and gripping ability.
Other events include Tenge-llu (coin grabbing while riding a horse), the best costume competition, Tug of war (Kokbar) and Kizkhuar, which is a traditional Khazak Couples Game).
The winners of the festival will be announced this afternoon and we will be able to join the festivities and celebrations.
Dinner will be in Uglii town.
Accommodation: Makhsum Hotel
Day 11: 19th September - Ulaanbaatar
Flights
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Boutique Hotel
Reluctantly, we leave the stark, open wilderness of Bayan-Ulgii to return to Ulaanbaatar via a national flight. On your final day in Mongolia, your guide will lead you on an exploration of the renowned Naran Tuul 'black' market, a treasure trove of diverse and unique offerings. Here, you'll discover a wide array of items, from traditional Mongolian clothing, exquisite carpets, and equestrian equipment to captivating souvenirs that tell the tales of this fascinating land.
Accommodation: Grand Hill Hotel
Day 12: 20th September - Departure
Transfer
Breakfast
Fly home taking with you many wonderful memories from Mongolia!
Adventure Optional Extras
Plant an additional 15 trees for your adventure
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We also invite our clients to match this with an optional additional £30 for another 15 trees to be planted to help compensate for the carbon footprint of their international flights.
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Not included
- International flights & airport taxes
- Visas (approx £40)
- Insurance (compulsory)
- Drinks & snacks
- Tips
Contents
Accommodation
We fully believe in, and practice Responsible Tourism, using accommodation run by locals. We put time and effort into building our relationship with them to ensure you have a a great trip. We choose accommodation based on cleanliness, comfort, safety, proximity to our route (to avoid unnecessary extra travel), and a warm client welcome, as well as reliability in their service to us. Some hotels will be basic, and in modern buildings and or in towns. Wherever we can, we will choose smaller more characterful, individual options, but in areas where tourism is still developing, this may not be available.
An aspect of our adventures is to escape the ‘trappings’ of modern Western lifestyles and to experience new things which is exciting and memorable, and reflects the countries we are visiting. This is adventure travel and on occasion the advertised services at a hotel (eg wifi, or hot showers!) may not be functional on our arrival. This tends to occur in the smaller, more remote hotels. Very rarely a hotel lets us down and we are required to find alternative suitable accommodation that might not be our first choice.
The accommodation on this adventure involves both hotel stays and camping in gers/yurts. Where hotels and refuges are fully booked or unavailable, we will use an alternative of a similar standard, and equally well situated. We will provide you with an accurate list of accommodation, with contact information to leave with relatives, prior to departure on your adventure.
Facilities
Facilities vary depending on where we are staying. The ger camps tend to have running water and warm showers available, but when we are staying with families, there are only likely to be outdoor toilet facilities, and not showers or hot water. Please note that there is generally no electricity in the camps, and limited mobile signals, if any.
Unless you have booked a single room (where they are available) and paid the single room supplement for those nights, you will be sharing a twin room with another client (of the same gender).
Guiding & Your Group
Supporting you on your holiday will be an approachable and knowledgeable in-country local guide who will be with you for the duration of the holiday.
This ensures you the perfect balance of information and support on your trip, with your Mongolian guides offering insight into local life and customs, as well as routes during walking/horse riding excursions.
Am I fit enough?
You are visiting remote and mountainous areas of Mongolia and your itinerary involves some walking over rough terrain and some horse riding. All walking and riding is undertaken at the natural pace of the group, with regular stops. You will be carrying just a day pack and bottle of water.
To get the most of out of this adventure, you therefore need to be a regular walker and in good physical condition. You do not need to be experienced in trekking, however. Any horse riding will be suitable for beginner riders, and will be supported with guides and horse handlers.
Training
As with all active holidays, the fitter you are, the more you can relax and enjoy the stunning route, and the better you can cope with challenges such as the outside elements. Clients are advised to get into a regular walking pattern before the trip as convenient.
NB: If you have bought new hiking boots for this adventure, this is the right time to wear them in, not on the trip! itself.
Travel & Arrival
Your YellowWood adventure starts at the airport in Ulaanbaatar. We understand that arriving into an unfamiliar airport can be very daunting, so we aim to give you as much information here as possible, to help you prepare.
Finding flights
Flights are not included in the cost of your holiday, and whilst we are happy to help advise you, responsibility for booking the correct flights rests with you. We recommend that you use a comparison tool such as www.momondo.co.uk or www.skyscanner.net when searching for flights. We will send you a Flight Information Sheet with further pointers on which flights to book for your adventure.
Foreign Travel Advice
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information, check www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also receive notifications direct from the FCDO so we are always aware of the ‘status’ in our destination countries.
Airport & Arrival Info
Chinggis Khaan International Airport is the main international airport in Mongolia, located 18km SW of the capital, Ulaanbaatar. It is a small, though fully functioning, airport with 2 ‘terminals’ that you may arrive into, at different ends of the same building.
You will be met at the airport by a local driver for transport to central Ulaanbaatar (approx 30 mins)
Hotel Arrival
On arrival at your city centre hotel, you will be welcomed and have time to settle into your room.
Once the group have all arrived (they may be on a variety of different flights), you will be heading to a local restaurant for lunch and a trip briefing. This will be followed by a very interesting City Tour of Ulaanbaatar to kickstart your holiday!
Domestic Flights:
The weight limit for your domestic flight is 15kgs (15kg in total is allowed. 10kg check-in baggage + 5kg carry-on baggage). You will be able to leave some luggage at the Grand Hill hotel if needed. But please bear this in mind when packing and make sure you wear any warm gear/coat to travel!
Insurance
Holiday insurance is essential for all Yellow Wood Adventures. Unfortunately, anyone without insurance is not able to take part in the holiday, so please make sure you arrange cover. We recommend arranging your insurance cover when you book so that if you have problems during the run up to your holiday, and need to cancel, you are covered.
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Prior to the holiday, we will ask you to send us details of your insurer, policy number, 24 hour emergency assistance contact details and the name, address, and telephone numbers of your NOK or persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.
You must ensure the travel insurance you purchase provides you with suitable cover for the entirety of your trip. Your travel insurance must include cover in the event that you have to cancel for a reason outside your control prior to departure, for any medical expenses you may incur whilst away (including repatriation in the case of medical need) and for the activities which you may participate in during your trip.
General information on Mongolia
For information on Mongolia, such as climate, weather, language, social norms, food & drink etc, please have a read of our Country specific information.
Reviews
Diane Smillie
What an adventure - second to none. As I was in Mongolia for 10 days with a group for the spectacular eagle festival I decided to extend my journey to include a trip to stay with the Reindeer herders in the north west province and I’m so glad I did. There were no other participants - just me, I had a whole team of guides all to myself. The entire experience was truly an unforgettable adventure. All of the staff, whether being in the uk or with me on the group tour or for my solo journey to the Reindeer herders were incredibly attentive and professional. I had no worries what so ever. Would I recommend this company? Absolutely. All my needs were met with speed and enthusiasm which gave me great confidence. Have fun!
Mongolia Sagsai Eagle Festival & Reindeer Herders 2024
Derek ODell
My recent journey to Mongolia where an eagle festival took place was as perfect a journey as can be wished for: good company, wonderful scenery, long contact with local people and their culture and excellent value for money.
Helmut
Ulaan Bataar is a fairly typical Asian city full of malls and traffic and the main National museum is very good. As soon as you leave the big city behind Mongolia opens out into a land of big skies and tall snow-capped mountains.
The views in the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, right on the border with China & Russia, were jaw-dropping. We had 4 days in shared gers (Mongolian for the felt-covered tents we might call a yurt) which were really quite warm & comfy. The locals were incredibly friendly & welcoming. The hiking was easy but it was at altitude (2,800-3,200 metres) so a reasonable level of fitness is required. We also saw wild eagles and marmots along the way.
Despite the fabulous scenery the highpoint was the Sagsai Eagle Festival which was truly an astonishing event. Held over 2 days there were several different events including eagle calling (where trained eagles fly to their owner) and Tug-O’-Goat (!). All on horseback of course. There were parades and prizes and some folk songs as well. Everybody had a great time – this is a festival for the locals as much as the tourists and the competitors took it very seriously indeed.
Baaska our local guide was wonderful. Full of knowledge and enthusiasm for her country. No question went unanswered and we all had a lot of laughs.
This is a difficult place to be vegetarian. Out in the wilds the locals have little access to vegetables. Noodles with mutton is the staple and the dried cheese is an “interesting cultural experience”.
You must be prepared for some bumpy rides. Outside of the towns there are no paved roads and the tracks can be very rough. Our drivers were amazing; even when the way disappeared in the snow!
The trip was pushed back 3 times due to Covid but YellowWood staff remained helpful and informative throughout. Overall this is a fantastic experience and thoroughly recommended.
Stephanie
This was one of the best things I’ve ever done, I had such a wonderful experience, made brilliant new friends and saw the most stunning scenery imaginable. YellowWood Adventures made the trip so enjoyable and painless, so if you want a different kind of adventure off the beaten track, I highly recommend you book with these guys!!”
YellowWood Guest
Sam organised a fantastic trip for my family with teenage children to Mongolia. Unforgettable experience all round.. Amazing Mongolia and thank you to Sam and our guide Oyu for organising such a unique adventure for us all.
Lisa H
I have never taken a pre-planned group tour with strangers. I am a solo traveler or one who maybe travels with a daughter or two, but always making our own way. So, this adventure was a leap of faith for me. With that in mind, this review is really written for travelers like me who might be on the fence about joining a tour. All the events on the planned itinerary could be checked off, the group was small (7) as promised and we all got our pictures. But really the crux of a truly memorable travel experience is the community that you are with and meet, so here are some of my highlights and takeaways that will have me researching another experience with YELLOWWOOD ADVENTURES (yellowwoodadventures.com)
• Call from Sam (owner) in the right time zone (London to Hawaii) responding to my innocuous email inquiry. I was surprised to get a call from London and pleased that Sam was so laid-back and invitational. It led me to research more about Yellowwood Adventures, the small group design and their work with the local communities of the countries they visited. This personal communication continued from the moment I put down a deposit to 9 months later when the adventure began
• Smooth pickup at the airport with driver waiting, no English on his part, however on the one hour drive through heavy traffic, he allowed me to practice my beginning Mongolian with him and responded with good humor
• Meeting 6 people on the tour who were all strangers to each other but were so like-minded and perfectly matched that we could spend the next 10 days with each other almost 24/7 without a single disruptive event. Sleeping in the same ger, eating all our meals as a family, experiencing serious 5-6 hour off-roading days in two all-metal Russian mini-vans (not for the faint of heart or stomach) and still parting as friends. I would host any or all of them at my home
• Having our own personal cook accompany us on the journey who, with her assistant, prepared incredible breakfasts, picnic lunches and dinners every night we were out on the steppes
• Being invited into the cook’s ger early morning while others slept and then welcomed as an assistant in preparing breakfast while they quizzed me on my Kazakh language skills
• Our amazing creative team of Dawaa (guide), Altin and Abu (drivers) who became a part of our family~~sharing jokes, personal stories, patiently answering questions. My special thanks to Altin, Alma (chef) and Rosy who took the time to encourage my language lessons in Mongolian and Kazakh and who all remembered by birthday with an amazing cake and vodka shots. And to Altin who knew how much I wanted to find CD’s of Mongolian and Kazakh music and when this was not possible, presented me his own curated playlist of 125 songs on a flashdrive as a birthday gift
• The care that the entire team took to satisfy not only what the itinerary promised, but what each individual wanted to take away from this adventure. To that end, the time they took to find a family who had a herd of horses they were willing to let strangers ride was over and beyond. Through our drivers’ personal connections, we were saddled up on horses that belonged to specifically to others and given free-rein over the next couple of hours~~pointed in a direction and told to ride and they would see us on the other side of the plateau. No lead ropes, no guide with us. Simply surreal experience and so very trusting
Thank you Sam, Katia and Emma and the rest of your team for putting this trip together. Huge mahalos to Dawaa, Altin, Abu, Alma and Rosy and all the families that hosted us during our time in Mongolia. Looking forward to another adventure soon!
Mongolia Sagsai Eagle Festival Sept 2023
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Compulsory
Essentials:
- Winter sleeping bag (minimum 0ºc comfort rating).
- Passport with 6 months validity, & insurance documents
- US$ or £GB to exchange for local currency
- Credit / Debit card for ATMs in towns
- First aid kit: paracetamol, anti-diarrhoea tables, rehydration sachets, antihistamine cream, ibuprofen cream, thermometer & blister kit (eg plasters & zinc oxide tape).
- Insect repellent
- Feminine hygiene products as required
- Flannel & Towel (ideally quick drying travel towel)
- Washbag & usual contents - Biodegradable multi purpose soap can be used for washing clothes & self.
- 'On the go' toilet kit (e.g. toilet roll, biodegradable wet wipes & ziplock bags for carrying paper out).
- Large rucksack or large duffel style bag as baggage
- Prescription medication & antibiotics such as Azithromycin to stop serious traveller's diarrhoea
- Sunglasses & high factor sun cream
- Sun hat or baseball cap
Items for Gers /Walking / Sightseeing
- 20-30L rucksack with waist (& ideally chest) strap for hiking.
- Waterproof stuff sacks & liners for both day sack and kit bag) to keep kit dry.
- Water-to-Go filtration water-bottle & additional storage water-bottle - ideally 2 litres per person
Clothing
- General socks / underwear
- Suitable clothes/pjs for sleeping in - remember you may need to leave your yurt in the night to go to the toilet.
- Light clothes for day time - long & short sleeved tops. NB technical fabrics dry quickly.
- Walking or practical cotton trousers.
- Warm jacket & fleece - even in the summer temperatures can be sub zero at night. Down or synthetic insulated jacket & light fleece recommended.
- Sandals or trainers for around camps.
- Buff or neck gaiter for cold weather / sun protection. Light scarf useful for covering neck & shoulders.
- Warm hat & gloves
- Comfortable sturdy walking shoes or walking boots (both already broken in!)
- Quality waterproof jacket eg Goretex
Optional
- Silk or thermal sleeping bag liner to use with bedding provided in yurts
- Pillow case (to stuff with spare clothes) or inflatable pillow
- Camera & charging cables / plug
- Phone & charging cables / plug
- Purification tablets as alternative to water purification bottle
- Spare ziplock bags for dirty clothes, waterproofing phones, rubbish & general organising
- Money belt
- Laundry hand washing gel
- Lightweight waterproof trousers
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Grading
To help you choose the right adventure for you, we have given each itinerary a grading that relates to the level of Walking / Trekking you will experience during the trip. This grading can be found on the Yellow map on the adventure page of the website.
All of our trips involve a level of general activity so are designed for people who are in good health, enjoy the outdoors, and have a taste for adventure and some level of fitness. As will be clear from our destinations, the climate (and altitude) may be different to that which you are used to, so please take this into consideration when choosing the most suitable holiday.
Please read our Adventure Itinerary & Essential Information for more information and don't hesitate to contact us if you would like to chat through whether you have found a suitable adventure for you.
Grade 1-3: Entry Level
You need to be in good physical health to enjoy your active holiday, but you don’t need to be an experienced hiker. These itineraries offer a mix of sightseeing and easier walking for around 2-4hrs a day, with the emphasis on sights and cultural experiences.
Walks will be well marked or on defined pathways, and often around sites of interest. The expected amount of descent/ascent will depend on the landscapes of the destination, but will not exceed 400m/day, and will often be much less. Walks are at low altitude (below 3000m).
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack with water and essentials. Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have a pair of comfortable and worn in walking shoes/boots.
Grades 4-6: Intermediate
You need to have a good level of fitness and be a regular walker for these adventures, with ideally some trekking experience. You can expect to be walking for 3-6 hours per day, not including rest stops, normally on good trail paths but with some uneven surfaces at times.
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack. You may be walking in more challenging temperatures. You will generally be walking at low altitude (below 3000m) but may walk at altitudes up to 4000m. The amount of ascent could be up to 800m in a day but will frequently be less. You may walk on consecutive days.
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable clothing for this adventure.
Grades 7-9: Challenging
You need to have a good level of fitness with previous experience of trekking. Extra training before your trip will ensure that you get the most out of your adventure. Areas will be remote and terrain uneven.
Expect to walk for 5 – 8 hours a day, not including breaks, with some very steep ascents and descents. You will be walking at altitude (over 3000m but not higher than 5000m).
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable equipment/clothing for this adventure (see the packing list for your adventure).
Please check individual itineraries for details of what you will need to be carrying with you.
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