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Eagle Hunting

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Close to the village of Bokonbaevo visitors have the chance to witness one of Central Asia’s oldest traditions: eagle hunting.

Central Asia is the birthplace of eagle hunting, as thousands of years ago nomads began to tame golden eagles to hunt food and provide furs for the harsh winters. This tradition still survives today, with a small number of expert hunters left who keep the ancient practice alive.

In Kyrgyzstan hunting with hawks or falcons is considered for amateurs: a real hunter will only use a golden eagle, considered to be the most intelligent and accomplished hunter on the planet and able to kill hares, foxes and even lynxes. It takes around three or four years to train the eagle and then the bird will hunt for 20 years before being released back into the wild.

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Journey through Central Asia
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Journey through Central Asia
28 days from $18,680pp
 
Includes international airfares
Bishkek (2N) - Chon-Kemin (1N) - Bokonbayevo (1N) - Karakol (2N) - Almaty (2N) - Dushanbe (2N) - Khujand (1N) - Tashkent (2N) - Samarkand (2N) - Bukhara (3N) - Khiva (2N) - Ashgabat (2N+2N) - Mary (1N)
  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Physical Rating 4
    Extended walking. Physical activities on challenging terrain.
Tour Highlights:
  • Uncover the history of Silk Road
  • Experience Karakol's market
  • Browse colourful bazaars
  • Visit fascinating Kazakhstan
  • Explore exotic Khiva
  • Discover ancient Samarkand
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