September 10 – 20, 2027
Mongolia – The Eagle Hunters
$8,500.00
Only spaces remaining!
- Description
- Details
- Video Highlights
- Itinerary
- Accommodations
- The Eagle Hunters
- The People
- Instructors
- Tour Pack
Description
We’re thrilled to announce our return to Mongolia for September 10th -20th, 2027 – an intimate journey to the legendary Golden Eagle Festival and private sessions with nomadic eagle hunters. With just a handful of spots available, this is your chance to:
• Witness the ancient bond between hunters and golden eagles
• Photograph against the dramatic backdrop of the Altai Mountains
• Experience Mongolia’s culture far beyond typical tourist routes
This exclusive small-group adventure blends festival excitement with rare private access.
Mongolia should be at the top of your list!
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Mongolia, capturing breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife, and rich cultural traditions. This expedition will take you from the bustling capital of Ulaanbaatar to the vast open steppes, sand dunes, and the spectacular Eagle Festival in the remote western regions.
Trip Highlights
- Golden Eagle Festival: Witness and photograph the spectacular Eagle Festival, where Kazakh eagle hunters showcase their skills in traditional competitions.
- Private Eagle Hunter Sessions: Enjoy exclusive access to photograph eagle hunters and their majestic birds in intimate, private settings.
- Nomadic Culture: Spend time with nomadic families, experiencing their daily life and traditions firsthand.
- Stunning Landscapes: Explore Mongolia’s dramatic landscapes, from vast steppes to rugged mountains, with opportunities for horseback and camel riding.
- Comfortable Accommodations: Stay in a mix of hotels and traditional Gers (Mongolian yurts), offering a blend of comfort and authenticity.
Dates: September 10 – 20, 2027
Details
- Dates: September 10 – 20, 2027
- Price: $8,500
- Based on shared accommodations. A single supplement is available for $1500 for only 2 guests. However, it is not guaranteed in one Ger camp as space is limited.
- $2000 deposit and a payment plan on balance offered interest-free over 12 months.
- Limited Non-Photographer Spaces are available for a rate of $7900
Included During Tour Dates:
- Personalized Instruction with MPA team**
- All meals as listed in the itinerary (B, L, D each full day)
- Transportation while on tour. (In country air not included)
- Accommodations – Combination of Hotels, Gers and Camp Accommodations are clean and simple. This is true Mongolia when out with the people and culture.
- All sightseeing fees
- Nomadic and Eagle Hunter Sessions
- Horse and Camel Back Riding
- English Speaking Local Guide
**Note – Instructors are scheduled but may change without notice. You will always have a top MPA instruction team!
NOT Included:
- Transportation to and From Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- Trip Insurance (Compulsory for This Tour)
- In country airfare
- Personal Expenses Such as Soft Drinks, Alcohol, Laundry, Souvenirs, Etc.
- Tips for Guides and MPA Team Outside of David and Ally
- Extras and Optional Activities
The MPA team along with our friend and local guide “Oso” will personally be your host on this trip. You will be photographing, learning and enjoying Photography, Travel, Friendship, and Adventure all together on one of the most amazing photographic tours in the world!
Our heart’s desire is for everyone to have an experience of a lifetime that you are unable to get with anyone else! We work incredibly hard to make sure our guests are well taken care of, have plenty of photographic instruction and enjoy an amazing adventure. This is why our clients return again, and again!
Once your registration is complete, MPA will be in touch to work with you on a payment plan. Due to limited space, this tour is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Video Highlights
Itinerary
Base Itinerary as Scheduled*
PLEASE NOTE to allow for a day on each side of the tour for flexibility due to flight schedules and changes within Mongolia.
Day 1. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Day 2. Mongol Nomadic Show and Camp
Day 3. Mongol Nomadic Show and Camp
Day 4. Ulaanbaatar
Day 5. Fly to Ulgii
Day 6. Eagle Festival – Eagle Hunters Sessions
Day 7. Eagle Festival – Eagle Hunters Sessions
Day 8.Eagle Hunter Sessions
Day 2. Mongol Nomadic Show and Camp
Day 3. Mongol Nomadic Show and Camp
Day 4. Ulaanbaatar
Day 5. Fly to Ulgii
Day 6. Eagle Festival – Eagle Hunters Sessions
Day 7. Eagle Festival – Eagle Hunters Sessions
Day 8.Eagle Hunter Sessions
Day 9. Fly back to UB – Shopping
Day 10. Depart
* Due to many situations, Itinerary may be adjusted as needed to create the best photography and group situations for this tour.
Please note that due to many factors including flight schedules, dates may need to change by a day or two. For this reason, please keep your schedule open a few days on either side of the dates listed.
Accommodations
Ger Camps and Way of Living
A Ger is a traditional Mongolian home that is still used today throughout the country. Each location we travel to outside of the main city of Ulaanbaatar, we stay in traditional Ger camps. This is still the traditional way most people live that do not live in the city. However, we DO have electricity to charge our batteries, cell phones, and laptops if desired.
Each Ger is simple yet accommodating and comes with two beds, a table, and in some cases a small sink. They are comfortable and a unique experience in and of its own!
Although the camps can seem primitive in nature to keep things authentic, our select camps also have toilets and showers, which is a nice benefit!
In addition, a special dining Ger set up as a gathering place, where we receive wonderful authentic meals and drinks! Special dietary needs such as vegetarian can be met as well.
The Eagle Hunters
The Great Eagle Hunters!
If you have not yet watched the documentary “The Eagle Huntress” about Aisholpan, the young girl who is the first woman to compete in the ancient Eagle Festival…it is a MUST! Here is a link to the film trailer and it is available on Amazon at this time!
With the popularity of the film, Aisholpan has become quite famous and the film along with other publications and news stories such as the recent 60 minutes special, and has ignited an interest in the Famous Eagle Hunters of Mongolia!
For the few that make the trip to Western Mongolia to visit with an Eagle Hunter, most offer that you may get to visit with 1-2 Eagle Hunter families.
However, with our guide Oso and his knowledge and connections, we not only are able to visit, but we are able to do incredible EXCLUSIVE photography sessions with 8-10 Hunters! No…that is not a typo. We are the only group that has ever been able to arrange this!
This without a doubt, has been one of the top highlights of any photographic tour and life experiences we have ever had and it will be for you as well!
Each of our guests are also usually able to hold and have a photo taken with a Golden Eagle. You can too!
As we have built a relationship with these amazing Eagle Hunters, we are now able to work with them with future tours in a way no one else can! This is something that no one has been able to do.
We are incredibly excited about our return!
NOW IS THE TIME TO RETURN WITH US!
The People
The Mongolian people are made up of over 30 ethnic groups spread throughout the country. Each has their own traditions, history and story, and they are fascinating!
The people of Mongolia are some of the most beautiful, sincere, genuine and welcoming you will ever meet. Everywhere we visit, you will be warmly welcomed with smiles and invited to sit down in the family Ger! Truly a beautiful cultural exchange taking place with each family or location we visit!
Instructors
- David McKay
- TBA
Instructors are scheduled, however, they are subject to change as needed.
Tour Pack
Please download the Tour Packet from link below when it becomes available. Much of the information contained in this packet is also available under the Tour Prep page here on the web site. However, this packet will also include some gear specifics for this tour.
Please note that specific flight information, arrival and departure times, accommodations, and other logistical information may not be in this packet. Those items will be emailed
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