What are the unique experiences to have in Mongolia?
Unique experiences in Mongolia include sleeping in a traditional yurt in the heart of the steppe, attending the Naadam festival, exploring the Gobi Desert, horseback riding with nomads, and meeting Kazakh eagle hunters in the Altai Mountains.
Nomadic immersion essentials
- Night in a traditional yurt : sleep in an authentic ger in the heart of the Mongolian steppe, share the daily life of a nomadic family.
- Horseback riding with nomads : set off on horseback or camelback to discover the steppe as Mongolian herders have for centuries.
- Meeting with Kazakh eagle hunters : in the Altai Mountains, observe traditional royal eagle hunting, a millennia-old heritage of this ethnic minority.
Festivals and emblematic landscapes
- Naadam Festival : attend the three traditional Mongolian sports (horse racing, wrestling, archery) during this national celebration in July.
- Exploration of the Gobi Desert : discover spectacular rock formations, the sand dunes of Khongoryn Els and the flaming cliffs of Bayanzag.
To remember
These experiences are best enjoyed between June and September, when weather conditions allow you to fully enjoy nomadic life and Mongolian landscapes.