Mongolia

Introduction

Mongolia is one of those destinations that changes everything. A country of epic proportions where the landscape seems to have no end: steppes without horizon, red sandstone canyons, the absolute silence of the Gobi and a sky that stays clear for more than two thirds of the year. No wonder they call it the "Land of the Blue Sky". On this expedition we'll travel in Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4s along routes few cameras have covered, and stay in traditional Ger camps in the heart of nature. We'll photograph nomadic herders driving Bactrian camels across the southern dunes and, in Western Mongolia, we'll experience one of the trip's most exclusive moments: private photography sessions with Kazakh eagle hunters. These men have practiced falconry with golden eagles for centuries. Our private sessions let you photograph them in their own surroundings, with the Altai mountains as a backdrop, without crowds or rushing: the kind of access that sets a photography expedition apart from an ordinary trip.

Date:

September 23 - October 3, 2027

Number of days:

11 days / 10 nights

Group Size:

Only 8 spots

Arrival Airport:

Buyant-Ukhaa Airport, Genghis Khan (ULN)

Price:

US $5,995

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Introduction

Date:

September 23 - October 3, 2027

Number of days:

11 days / 10 nights

Group Size:

Only 8 spots

Arrival Airport:

Buyant-Ukhaa Airport, Genghis Khan (ULN)

Price:

US $5,995

Ask on WhatsApp

Write to us with no commitment — we’ll walk you through every detail of the expedition and answer your questions before you decide.

Nomadic woman in traditional Mongolian dress

Young girl with her hunting falcon, Mongolia

Kazakh eagle hunters with their golden eagles at sunset, Mongolia

Itinerary

The trip, day by day

Eleven days crossing three distinct worlds: the energy of Ulaanbaatar, the absolute silence of the Gobi and the Western Mongolia of the Kazakh eagle hunters. We begin in the capital, with an immersion in nomadic culture and the wild horses of Khustai National Park. Then we fly south to wake among the Khongor dunes: more than 130 km of sand where we'll photograph Bactrian camels with their herders in the first light. We continue to the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, where the red rock blazes in the light of sunset. The final stage takes us to Ulgii, in the far west of the country. There, over two full days, we'll have private photography sessions with Kazakh eagle hunters in the foothills of the Altai mountains.

Upon arrival at ULN airport in Ulaanbaatar, you will be met by our guides and transferred to the hotel.

After a well-deserved rest, we will take a brief tour of the city, including Chinggis Khaan Square and the National Museum of History.

Accommodation: Hotel Best Western UB

After breakfast we will head to a traditional Mongolian nomadic lifestyle show, followed by a traditional Mongolian lunch.

In the afternoon, we set off for Khustai National Park, where we will have the opportunity to witness Mongolia's wild horses in all their splendor.

Accommodation: Hotel Best Western UB

Domestic flight from UB to Dalanzadgad (1.5 hours).

If no flights are available, we will travel by car from Ulaanbaatar at no extra cost.

Depending on the arrival time, we may enjoy our first photography session in the Khongor sand dunes at sunset.

Accommodation: Gobi Erdene Camp

Sunrise photography session in the Khongor dunes, which stretch for more than 130 km.

We will photograph camels and a local herder who will guide us through the dunes to capture the best images.

In the afternoon, an unforgettable sunset in the dunes and a night photography session under a starry sky.

Accommodation: Gobi Erdene Camp

We head towards Bayanzag, the famous "Flaming Cliffs", known for the intense red color they take on at sunset and for being the place where the world's first dinosaur eggs were discovered.

We will enjoy the sunset from panoramic viewpoints with spectacular views.

Accommodation: Mongolian Gobi Tourist Camp

Return flight to UB from Dalanzadgad local airport (1.5 hours, included in the price).

Free afternoon to continue exploring the city.

Accommodation: Hotel Best Western UB

Commercial flight from Ulaanbaatar to Ulgii (3 hours, scheduled departure at 5:50 a.m.).

In Ulgii, we visit a Kazakh family to learn about their way of life and capture authentic photographs.

In the afternoon, first encounter with eagle hunters at sunset with the mountains as a backdrop.

Accommodation: Makhsum Hotel

No early start today.

We return to the area for a private photography session with the Kazakh family and a group of 8-10 eagle hunters on horseback.

You will be able to photograph them in different settings and even let one of these majestic birds perch on your arm.

Accommodation: Makhsum Hotel

Private photography sessions with five eagle hunters in the foothills of the Altai mountains.

The sacred mountain Tsambagarav (4,208 m) serves as the backdrop, with 360° views among rocky mountains and snow-capped peaks.

Accommodation: Makhsum Hotel

Return flight to UB from Ulgii (included).

Check-in at the hotel around 14:00-15:00h.

Free afternoon to stroll through the city center.

Farewell dinner at a UB restaurant.

Accommodation: Hotel Best Western UB

Private transfer to UB airport (code ULN).

You may choose any return flight on this day..

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Camels with their herders in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Eagle hunters with their golden eagles in Mongolia

Includes / Not Included

What your expedition includes

We want you to arrive in Mongolia without any surprises. Below we detail everything that is part of the expedition and what you will need to manage on your own.

Includes

10 nights accommodation in double room. Single room supplement: +US$ 900

Local guide accompanying throughout the trip

Full board, except in Ulaanbaatar

Bottled water in the vehicles at all times

Drinks during lunch and dinner (soft drinks and beer)

Entrance fees and accommodation privileges in protected areas and national parks

All transport: 2 domestic flights included and land transport in Toyota Land Cruisers 4x4, 4 people per vehicle

Private photography sessions with Kazakh eagle hunters

Power cables and energy generators for remote areas without electricity

Transfers to and from Ulaanbaatar airport

Not included

International return flight (we advise you to find the best flight from your city of origin)

Entry visa to Mongolia ↗

Excursions or activities outside of what is specified in the itinerary

Optional tips for local guides and drivers

Personal medicines

Drinks not included in the itinerary

Extra baggage charge on domestic flights (limit: 15 kg in total, approx. 2-5 USD/kg extra, payment by card at the airport)

How to book

Booking, made simple

Your spot is confirmed with a US $1,000 deposit, which is deducted from the total price.

The remainder can be paid in instalments through the client portal; the final payment must be completed 60 days before departure.

All payments are made in US dollars (USD).

If you cancel:

Up to 150 days before departure: you get 100% back.
Between 150 and 91 days: 50%.
Between 90 and 60 days: 35%.
Less than 60 days: no refund.

If we cancel:

If the expedition doesn’t run (force majeure or minimum group not met), we refund 100% of what you’ve paid within a maximum of 30 days.

🔒 Book with peace of mind. If the expedition doesn’t run, you get 100% of what you paid back.

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Premium accommodations

Resting well is part of the trip

Accommodation is part of the experience. In Mongolia we sleep where nature dictates: Ger camps in the heart of the Gobi Desert, with silence and a starry sky as our only neighbors, and comfortable hotels in Ulaanbaatar and Ulgii to recharge between stages. Each stop chosen for its strategic location to make the most of the sunrise and sunset light.

Image Gallery

What you’ll photograph

This is Mongolia. These are some of the images captured on our previous expeditions.

Young huntress with her eagle on the rocks, beside a lake in the Altai

Kazakh hunters galloping with their golden eagles in front of the Altai mountains

Kazakh hunters beside a fire in front of their ger at dusk

Kazakh hunter in a fur coat holding his golden eagle

Two hunters with eagles on horseback under a rainbow in the Altai

Silhouettes of hunters with eagles on horseback at sunset in Mongolia

Silhouette of two camel riders pointing at the horizon at sunset

Three Kazakh hunters galloping with their eagles through a steppe river

Kazakh hunter with his eagle on his shoulder inside the ger

Sand dunes of the Gobi desert under a blue sky

Woman in traditional red dress riding a camel in the Gobi desert

Riders with camels among the vast dunes of the Gobi desert

Golden eagle flying over a rider in the mountains of Mongolia

Golden eagle landing on the arm of a hunter on horseback, Mongolia

Mongolian woman offering traditional dairy foods inside a ger

Young nomad hugging his horse on the Mongolian steppe

Hunter with his eagle on a rearing horse in the Altai mountains

Caravan crossing the Gobi dunes bathed in golden light

Nomad with his camels in the Gobi dunes at sunset

Silhouettes of camel riders against the orange sky of the Gobi

Portrait of a Kazakh hunter with his golden eagle inside a ger

Kazakh boy in a fur hat playing on the Mongolian steppe

Elderly nomad sitting on the Mongolian steppe in the light of sunset

Portrait of a child with a fox-fur hat and a saker falcon, Mongolia

Kazakh hunter with his eagle and his white horse on the grassland

Boy in a fur hat riding a horse on the Mongolian steppe

Couple in traditional Mongolian dress on camels in the Gobi dunes

Young huntress in a fur hood beside her golden eagle

Group of Kazakh hunters riding with their eagles in the Altai valley

Nomad in a blue deel sitting on a cart with hides, Mongolian steppe

Camel caravan crossing the golden dunes of the Gobi desert

Camel caravan at sunset among the dunes of the Gobi, Mongolia

Young Mongolian in a traditional hat and colourful deel on the steppe

Kazakh hunter on horseback raising his eagle before the snow-capped Altai

Elderly hunter in a fur coat with a golden eagle inside the ger

Kazakh hunter sitting on the steppe with his golden eagle at sunrise

Young Mongolian woman in a red silk deel serving tea in the ger

Man in a pink deel leading Bactrian camels in the Gobi desert

Golden eagle beside the face of its Kazakh hunter, Mongolia

Terms and Conditions

We want your experience to be perfect from the very first moment. That is why we ask you to carefully read the participation conditions for our photography expeditions before booking your spot.

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Let's talk.

Tell me which corner of the planet you dream of capturing. From the vastness of Arctic landscapes, to the power of wildlife and the richness of the most remote cultures in the world.

Direct and fast attention.

I will personally resolve all your questions about equipment, itineraries and technical levels before your booking.

Signature itineraries.

After the first contact, you will receive the detailed dossier with all the information about the photography tour.

Tour Leader

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Juanra Noriega

Direct Contact

Let's talk.

Tell me which corner of the planet you dream of capturing. From the vastness of Arctic landscapes, to the power of wildlife and the richness of the most remote cultures in the world.

Direct and fast attention.

I will personally resolve all your questions about equipment, itineraries and technical levels before your booking.

Signature itineraries.

After the first contact, you will receive the detailed dossier with all the information about the photography tour.

Tour Leader

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Juanra Noriega

Direct Contact