Eagle Route

About the Eagle Route

The Eagle Route leads you through Gobi Desert, across the steppes and deep in the Altai Mountains. Discover Asias largest desert, photograph and ride Bactrian camels before heading to the famous Eagle Hunters in the far west. On your way back to Ulaanbaatar, you'll cross the entire country and stop by Ghenggis Khan's old capital Kharkhorin.

Explore Mongolia in a 4x4 UAZ Patriot or Toyota Landcruiser off the beaten paths.

SIXT airport shuttle for arrival and departure, shopping guide and internet SIM card inclusive

Pre-arranged hotels, ger camps and meetings with nomads and the famous Eagle Hunters

Comfortable iKamper roof top tent and extended Petromax cooking gear

Eagle Tour Itinerary

Day 1 ULAANBAATAR

After landing you will be picked up by one of our FollowTheTracks/SIXT staff members - simply look out for the sign in the arrival hall. You’ll be brought to a 3* Hotel in Ulaanbaatar and handed out a local SIM card including a call and internet package. Take some time to explore the vibrant city of Ulaanbaatar before the road adventure starts.

Day 2-3 White Stupa & Canyon

Drive on a paved highway to Southern Mongolia before leaving the beaten paths and going off-road for the following days. The FollowTheTracks App will guide you to some incredible places like the White Stupa and Yolyn Am Canyon where you will get used to the wilderness in a blink of an eye. Look forward to sitting around the camp fire and letting your soul wander off under a crystal clear sky.

Day 4-6 Gobi Desert

At Mongolia's highest dune you will have the chance to ride on camels and photograph them in the desert during sunset. You will also get to meet Zorigoo, the camel herder from Max Masterclass videos. Relax for a day along the singing dunes and enjoy the endless desert views.

Day 7-8 Buuntsaagan Lake

After an adventurous night in another canyon overlooking Gobi Desert, you will find yourself camping next to Buuntsaagan Lake, a unique place which attracts thousands of birds, horses and camels. Get ready for a long trip across the steppes.

Day 9-10 Steppes & Khovd

It might sound strange to you but the most amazing part of traveling across Mongolia is the drive through the endless steppes, seeing the landscapes change quickly and forgetting about the rush and stress at home to clear your mind completely. You will also meet a real nomad family, stay with them, help them herd the animals and learn about their culture and music.

Day 11-13 Altai & EAGLE HUNTERS

Snowy peaks await you in the Altai Mountains where you’ll stay with the legendary eagle hunters and get introduced to their Kazakh food and music. Ride horses, watch the eagle hunter training their majestic birds and get amazing portraits during sunset and sunrise. The last night you’ll spend in the capital of the region, Ulgii.

Day 14 ULAANBAATAR & DEPARTURE

Even the most amazing trip will eventually come to an end, so we are back where we started. Get around to visit some more of Ulaanbaatar or ask us to extend your trip - we have plenty more places for you to visit and things that you could do! On the day of your departure a member of the FollowTheTracks/SIXT team will pick you up at your hotel and will bring you to the airport safely.

Travel details

Participants: up to 12
Duration: 16 days
Distance: 4,500 kilometers
Accommodation during the trip:

4 nights

8 nights

Travel together with your friends or family - the more people you take with you, the more money you save per person! During high season prices may differ. You can find the price table at the end of this page.

Things not included

Your Mongolia Self-Drive Tour is a package tour where we are organising everything for you in advance and where you will be taken care of from the moment you land in Mongolia. However, there are only a few things which you will organise yourself in advance and while you are on the road. If you have any questions, please check out our FAQ or send us a message.