Mongolia

Mongolia

Kazakh eagle hunter with his golden eagle, 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:

Sept 23 - Oct 3, 2027

Number of days:

11 days / 10 nights

Group Size:

8 adventurers

Arrival Airport:

Buyant-Ukhaa Airport, Genghis Khan (ULN)

Price:

US $5,995

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:

Sept 23 - Oct 3, 2027

Number of days:

11 days / 10 nights

Group Size:

8 adventurers

Arrival Airport:

Buyant-Ukhaa Airport, Genghis Khan (ULN)

Price:

US $5,995

Camels in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Nomadic woman in traditional Mongolian dress
Young girl with her hunting falcon, Mongolia
Kazakh eagle hunters with their golden eagles at sunset, Mongolia

Itinerary

Itinerary

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..

Golden eagle hunter in Mongolia
Traditional Mongolian nomad
Camels with their herders in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Eagle hunters with their golden eagles in Mongolia

Includes / Not Included

Includes / Not Included

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)

Premium accommodations

Premium accommodations

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

Image Gallery

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

Joven cazadora con su águila sobre las rocas, junto a un lago del Altái
Cazadores kazajos galopando con sus águilas doradas frente a las montañas del Altái
Cazadores kazajos junto a una hoguera frente a su ger al anochecer
Cazador kazajo con abrigo de piel sosteniendo su águila dorada
Dos cazadores con águilas a caballo bajo un arcoíris en el Altái
Siluetas de cazadores con águilas a caballo al atardecer en Mongolia
Silueta de dos jinetes en camello señalando el horizonte al atardecer
Tres cazadores kazajos galopando con sus águilas por un río de la estepa
Cazador kazajo con su águila al hombro en el interior de la ger
Dunas de arena del desierto de Gobi bajo un cielo azul
Mujer con traje tradicional rojo a lomos de un camello en el desierto de Gobi
Jinetes con camellos entre las inmensas dunas del desierto de Gobi
Águila dorada sobrevolando a un jinete en las montañas de Mongolia
Águila dorada aterrizando en el brazo de un cazador a caballo, Mongolia
Mujer mongola ofreciendo lácteos tradicionales en el interior de una ger
Joven nómada abrazando a su caballo en la estepa de Mongolia
Cazador con su águila sobre un caballo encabritado en las montañas del Altái
Caravana atravesando las dunas del Gobi bañadas por la luz dorada
Nómada con sus camellos en las dunas del Gobi al atardecer
Siluetas de jinetes en camello recortadas contra el cielo naranja del Gobi
Retrato de un cazador kazajo con su águila dorada en el interior de una ger
Niño kazajo con gorro de piel jugando en la estepa de Mongolia
Anciano nómada sentado en la estepa de Mongolia a la luz del atardecer
Retrato infantil con gorro de piel de zorro y halcón sacre, Mongolia
Cazador kazajo con su águila y su caballo blanco en la pradera
Niño con gorro de piel montando a caballo en la estepa mongola
Pareja con trajes tradicionales mongoles a camello en las dunas del Gobi
Joven cazadora con capucha de piel junto a su águila dorada
Grupo de cazadores kazajos cabalgando con sus águilas en el valle del Altái
Nómada con deel azul sentado en un carro con pieles, estepa de Mongolia
Caravana de camellos cruzando las dunas doradas del desierto de Gobi
Caravana de camellos al atardecer entre las dunas del Gobi, Mongolia
Joven mongol con sombrero tradicional y deel de colores en la estepa
Cazador kazajo a caballo alzando su águila frente a montañas nevadas del Altái
Anciano cazador con abrigo de pieles y águila dorada dentro de la ger
Cazador kazajo sentado en la estepa con su águila dorada al amanecer
Joven mongola con deel de seda roja sirviendo té en la ger
Hombre con deel rosa guiando camellos bactrianos en el desierto de Gobi
Águila dorada junto al rostro de su cazador kazajo, Mongolia
Joven cazadora con su águila sobre las rocas, junto a un lago del Altái
Caravana de camellos cruzando las dunas doradas del desierto de Gobi
Niño kazajo con gorro de piel jugando en la estepa de Mongolia
Águila dorada sobrevolando a un jinete en las montañas de Mongolia
Cazador kazajo con abrigo de piel sosteniendo su águila dorada
Cazador kazajo a caballo alzando su águila frente a montañas nevadas del Altái
Cazador kazajo con su águila y su caballo blanco en la pradera
Joven nómada abrazando a su caballo en la estepa de Mongolia
Silueta de dos jinetes en camello señalando el horizonte al atardecer
Joven mongola con deel de seda roja sirviendo té en la ger
Joven cazadora con capucha de piel junto a su águila dorada
Nómada con sus camellos en las dunas del Gobi al atardecer
Dunas de arena del desierto de Gobi bajo un cielo azul
Mujer con traje tradicional rojo a lomos de un camello en el desierto de Gobi
Cazadores kazajos galopando con sus águilas doradas frente a las montañas del Altái
Caravana de camellos al atardecer entre las dunas del Gobi, Mongolia
Anciano nómada sentado en la estepa de Mongolia a la luz del atardecer
Águila dorada aterrizando en el brazo de un cazador a caballo, Mongolia
Dos cazadores con águilas a caballo bajo un arcoíris en el Altái
Anciano cazador con abrigo de pieles y águila dorada dentro de la ger
Niño con gorro de piel montando a caballo en la estepa mongola
Cazador con su águila sobre un caballo encabritado en las montañas del Altái
Tres cazadores kazajos galopando con sus águilas por un río de la estepa
Hombre con deel rosa guiando camellos bactrianos en el desierto de Gobi
Grupo de cazadores kazajos cabalgando con sus águilas en el valle del Altái
Siluetas de jinetes en camello recortadas contra el cielo naranja del Gobi
Retrato de un cazador kazajo con su águila dorada en el interior de una ger
Jinetes con camellos entre las inmensas dunas del desierto de Gobi
Cazadores kazajos junto a una hoguera frente a su ger al anochecer
Joven mongol con sombrero tradicional y deel de colores en la estepa
Retrato infantil con gorro de piel de zorro y halcón sacre, Mongolia
Mujer mongola ofreciendo lácteos tradicionales en el interior de una ger
Siluetas de cazadores con águilas a caballo al atardecer en Mongolia
Cazador kazajo sentado en la estepa con su águila dorada al amanecer
Pareja con trajes tradicionales mongoles a camello en las dunas del Gobi
Caravana atravesando las dunas del Gobi bañadas por la luz dorada
Cazador kazajo con su águila al hombro en el interior de la ger
Águila dorada junto al rostro de su cazador kazajo, Mongolia
Nómada con deel azul sentado en un carro con pieles, estepa de Mongolia

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

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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.