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Dosjan, who owns Kazakh Tours, is a charming and experienced guide. He was always available to answer our endless questions and address any concerns. Dosjan Is a native of Western Mongolia and seemed to know almost everyone, from eagle hunters to throat singers and accordion players, and everyone in between. His staff of drivers, cooks, and assistant guides were as personable as they were knowledgeable. Traveling in Western Mongolia , which is slowly developing a tourist infrastructure, is truly adventure travel, which makes it so interesting and impressive. My wife and I cannot recommend it highly enough

Golden Eagle Festival tour was at the end of our amazing trip to Mongolia. For most of the time we travelled by ourselves – just with a driver and a guide. However, based on recommendation of my friend from work, who took the trip in 2016, we selected Kazakh Tour for the festival. Based on her description we had high expectations and the actual experience exceeded them. Although the festival was the main reason for this portion of the trip, other experiences were as powerful and I will concentrate on them. For example, we were able to meet one of the few still practicing throat singers. Dressed in traditional Kazakh coat, he sat behind his ger, played the traditional 2-string horse-head violin and sang for us. Then, we were hosted by the eagle hunter who later played his guitar while his son sang traditional Kazakh songs. Another attraction was a lunch on the shore of Lake Tobo with wonderful views, blue sky reflecting on the surface of the water and one of the drivers playing accordion and singing Kazakh and Russian songs. After a night in gers in Altai Mountains, I and my wife got up just before the sunrise and walked up the hill to experience the unspoiled scenery. The sunrise was spectacular. The sun was moving slowly from behind the snowcapped mountains and slowly filled up the valley below with golden light. The sky was spotless blue. It was a spiritual experience. Then we had an actual eagle hunt and our own mini festival. Following the hunt, eight hunters with their eagles competed just for us. I am not a hunting enthusiast, but the experience was remarkable. Watching how the actual hunt was run and all the details and ceremonies afterwards gave me much better understanding of the local customs and traditions. However, the actual hunt may not be an experience for everyone. While the hunters celebrated a successful hunt, a couple of members from our group were upset and sorry for the two foxes. The entire trip was very well organized. Dosjan and his crew were always accessible, willing to answer any questions and catered to our needs. However, as Kevin D mentions, you have to have the right attitude. The travel infrastructure in Mongolia (other than in UB) is either emerging or non-existent, depending on where you visit. We stayed in the best hotel in Ulgii, but the best there is not the same as a good in UB. This made us appreciate even more Dosjan’s efforts and care

I had hoped to visit Olgii during the famous Eagle Festival independently but I was so glad we went with Kazakh Tours and Dosjan. Me and my 3 sons, 2 of whom are falconers went and we not only got to see the festival contests but went on an actual hunt. We also had our own warming Ger at the Festival and the accommodations, especially at the end of the trip in Ulaan Baatar were outstanding. We also saw a shaman ceremony and archery demonstration. Our group was fairly large-23, but Dosjan took care of us all very well

We were 3 photographers looking for the Eagle Hunters. Tripadvisor was the one who helped us, by their comments, to choose the Kazakh Tour. Dosjan, the owner of the company, planned everything and helped in everything that was needed. He knows the area and the people very well. we were always very welcomed by all the families we visited, always very friendly. It was all as we had requested. Very rich experience of living a few days away from our current world, without communication and bathing. Our guide was NurKa, very professional and sweet all the time! The rest of the team also made sure that everything goes well, and all very nice and helpful. Do not bring a sleeping bag because the ones of Kazakh Tourare are very good and warm.I have 2 suggestions to make: The tents are good and clean but very tight for 2 people and no space for our bag, so it is worth asking for 1 person and pay a little more. the other suggestion:The hotel (if it can be called Hotel) Duman Hotel, on the last day when we arrived in Olgi was very very bad, dirty and with everything very old, it is better if Dosjan put his clients in another for the trip end in beauty . I would advise and return to travel with pleasure with the Kazakh tour and with our guide Nurka

Great experience! The owner Dosjan is very friendly and helpful and also speaks perfect English. We had already booked a trip with another tour agency but Dosjan helped us out when we were in Ölgii. Next time we would definitely book with him!

Kazakh Tour's owner Dosjan is truely a top guy who goes above and beyond to help you out. My partner and I passed through Bayan Olgii as part of our trip through Mongolia and into Kazakhstan in March. Ahead of our arrival to Olgii Dosjan helped us via email to book our bus tickets to Astana so we could apply for a Russian transit visa. We later had problems with our visa dates so he also kindly assisted us in getting a refund and booking a spot in one of the vans departing daily to Astana. A true lifesaver!  He knows the area very well and has plenty of contacts to get any information you need. His English is also brilliant and he is great at giving a prompt reply either via phone or email.