Learn Horseback Archery (10-day Group Training Experience for Beginners)
Join this 10-day horseback archery tour for beginners and learn the skills to master this traditional sport. Train with the Mongolian horseback archers featured on the National Geographic show Superskilled with Eva zu Beck. This 10-day tour includes airport transfers, hotels in Ulaanbaatar, 6-days of horseback archery training, and the chance to explore Ulaanbaatar and immerse in Mongolian culture even deeper.
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Trip Dates: June 25 – July 4, 2027 (10 days, 9 nights)
Group Size: 8 Travelers Maximum
Stay: Archer’s Ger Camp and Hotels
Tour Type: Challenge, Adventure, Cultural
Included: English-Speaking Instructor, Archery Training Equipment, Horse Tack, Private Transport to/from the Archer’s Camp, Meals, Ger Accommodation, Ulaanbaatar City Experience (2 days), Hotel in Ulaanbaatar (5 nights), Airport Transfers
Price to Book: $3,400 USD
Highlights of this 10-day horseback archery group training includes:
- This experience is geared towards travelers who want a more immersive and intensive experience and combines two of our 3-day horseback archery training camps into one training experience.
- Receive professional instruction on proper techniques with the goal of confidently cantering and shooting at targets by the end of this 10-day training experience.
- Be introduced to Mongolia’s semi-wild horses and learn how to bond with these famous and fearless animals. Beginner riders will need to take riding lessons before joining this experience.
- During training all equipment is provided. This includes bows, arrows, quivers, saddles and tack, as well as horse riding helmets.
- Over the course of 10 days, go from a novice ground archer to a comfortable horseback archer. The more experience you have horseback riding coming into this experience, the faster you’ll be able to progress through the trainings.
- Marvel at fast-paced demonstrations and one-on-one instruction to help understand the technical skills you need for traditional Mongolian mounted archery.
- Not only will you eat, sleep, and live like a Mongol warrior, enjoy a 2-day break mid-training to give your body a rest and experience life in Ulaanbaatar.
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First Visit to Mongolia? Start Planning
Understanding how things work in Mongolia can be confusing. Here are some things I’d book for my first trip to the country.
🚕 Airport Transfer into Ulaanbaatar
Book your airport transfer before you land. Ulaanbaatar taxis are chaotic and this is worth the peace of mind.
🛌 Where to Stay
My picks at every budget, all within walking distance of the main square:
→ Hostel One: best hostel in the city for solo travelers
→ Urgoo Hotel: locally owned boutique spot, great value and location
→ H9 Hotel Nine: steps from Sukhbaatar Square, ideal for first-time visitors
→ Best Western Premier Tuushin: 4-star hotel next to Sukhbaatar Square, super comfortable
👉 Make the Most of Your Time in Ulaanbaatar
If you have extra days, these are the day tours and 1-day experiences that start and end in Ulaanbaatar I’d actually recommend:
→ Ulaanbaatar: Private Guided City Tour with Car
→ Cooking Class in a Local Home
→ Mongolian Traditional Dance & Music Concert Ticket
→ Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue & Terelj National Park
→ Ulaanbaatar: Private Nomad Horseback Ride + Homemade Lunch
About this 10-day Horseback Archery Tour
Since 2022 I’ve come to know and respect the local team of horseback archers you’ll be training with for this experience. Not only are they some of the most fearless people you’ll ever met, but they are also some of the most interesting people you’ll come across in Mongolia. They have heart, passion, and a respect for this ancient sport that is sure to rub off on you during your training time with them. They are as important to the experience as the training, and they are what make it so special.
This 10-day experience combines two different 3-day training sessions for a more comprehensive and immersive training experience.
A 2-day break between each session will allow for your body to decompress and recover before jumping into the second part of this training. During your off time, explore Ulaanbaatar with the help of local guides and get to know Ulaanbaatar, and Mongolian culture, on a much deeper level. Learn how to make traditional Mongolian food, visit the Chinggis Khaan Museum, meet with monks, and watch a cultural show.
I’ll be one of your hosts throughout this entire experience, and I sincerely can’t wait to show you this traditional sport. I’m sure you’ll become as obsessed with it as I am.
If you still have questions about horseback archery, and you’re hoping to get a better understanding of what to expect during this experience, watch the team train National Geographic host Eva Zu Beck for her show Superskilled. Bonus points if you spot me, or my car, during the episode!
- Breanna, Founder Meanwhile in Mongolia
Day 1 / June 25, 2027: Welcome to Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and get your first glimpses into life in Mongolia. An airport transfer and hotel in the city are included in this experience, so you don’t have to worry about anything when you land. In the evening, meet Breanna for dinner to talk about the experience ahead.
- Private Airport Transfer from Chinggis Khaan International Airport
- Check into your Hotel in the City Center
- Day at Leisure
- Welcome Dinner with Breanna
- Stay: Best Western Premier Tuushin or Similar (Double Occupancy, Single Supplement Available)*
- Meals: Welcome Dinner
Day 2 / June 26: Meet the Archers (Session 1 Starts)
Pick up this morning will be bright and early at 8:30 am. You’ll make one stop at the State Department Store to meet the archers only doing the 3-day training before heading off to the archer’s camp.
Once you arrive at the archer’s camp, jump right into training.
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- Ground Training
- Horse Riding Introduction
- Begin to Introduce Shooting Arrows While Riding
- Dinner
- Stay: Archer’s Ger Camp (Shared Gers)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- About the Archer’s Ger Camp: Accommodations at the Archer’s camp are shared. Beds and bedding are provided. There is no running water or electricity at camp, clean drinking water will be provided.
Day 3 / June 27: Ground & Horse Training Continue
Now that you’ve got the basics covered, it’s time to continue training and progressing your skills. Continue practicing your technique and fundamental skills on the ground, with free time to practice throughout the day. You’ll be surprised how quickly you start to speed up on the track, and you’ll soon find your arrows hitting targets.
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- Training Continues with a Focus on Technique and Fundamental Skills
- Get Even More Comfortable on the Track While Shooting
- Stay: Archer’s Ger Camp (Shared Gers)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 / June 28: Full on Warrior Mode Begins
Today full on warrior mode is activated. Continue to practice what you learned the past two days while speeding up your shooting, getting your horse moving a bit quicker, and shooting off more and more arrows on each run.
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- Final Day of Training for Session 1
- Drive Back to Ulaanbaatar After Dinner
- Check into your Hotel in the City Center
- Stay: Best Western Premier Tuushin or Similar (Double Occupancy, Single Supplement Available)*
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 / June 29: Ulaanbaatar History Day
For a change of pace, and because you’re in Mongolia, today is all about history and getting more familiar with Mongolian culture. The morning will start with a sit-down with a local monk. Afterwards head to the Chinggis Khaan Museum and lunch at one of our favorite Mongolian restaurants in town. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure and meet again at 5:30 pm to head to a cultural show where you’ll hear throat singing, traditional dancing, listen to traditional instruments, and have your mind blown by contortionists. End the day with dinner and head out to a local bar (or two) to get a taste of Ulaanbaatar nightlife.
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- Meet with a Monk at one of the Local Monasteries
- Visit the Chinggis Khaan Museum
- Tickets to a Cultural Show
- Dinner and Evening Out in Ulaanbaatar
- Stay: Best Western Premier Tuushin or Similar (Double Occupancy, Single Supplement Available)*
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 / June 30: Mongolian Cultural Day
The cultural immersion continues. We’ll head to the ger district for a cooking class inside a local family’s ger, learning how to make a traditional Mongolian dish. From the family’s home we’ll head to meet a gentleman who makes the decorative wooden pieces you find inside a ger. Tour his small, humble studio while learning about the process to make these nomadic homes.
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- Cooking Class in the Ger District with a Local Family
- Meet a Ger Maker and Tour his Studio
- Dinner and Evening at Leisure
- Stay: Best Western Premier Tuushin or Similar (Double Occupancy, Single Supplement Available)*
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – 8 / July 1 – 2: Return to Archer’s Camp (Session 2)
After a few days rest, return to your training and resume warrior mode. Practice proper techniques, get reacquainted with the horses, and really focus on excelling in the saddle with your bow in hand. There will be some new additions to the training, which will be a great chance to hear the focus on your form and really lean into the training regimen.
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- Horseback Archery Training Continues
- Stay: Archer’s Ger Camp (Shared Gers)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 / July 3: Full-on Warrior Mode Activated
For your final day of training, you’ll really feel everything coming together. You’ll be faster in the track, more comfortable in the saddle, and your aim should be much more consistent. The goal will be to have you graduating from a canter by now and galloping down the track at full speed, releasing three arrows along the way.
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- Final Day of Horseback Archery Training
- Drive Back to Ulaanbaatar After Dinner
- Check into your Hotel in the City Center
- Stay: Best Western Premier Tuushin or Similar (Double Occupancy, Single Supplement Available)*
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 / July 4: Goodbye Mongolia (or Stay for Naadam Festival!)
Book your departing flight for any time today. Alternatively, book our Naadam Festival Tour and don’t say goodbye to Mongolia just yet!
- Private Airport Transfer from Chinggis Khaan International Airport
- Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
- Local English-Speaking Mongolian guide & translator for the Ulaanbaatar city tour days.
- Airport transfers, even if you arrive early or stay extra days.
- All accommodation during the trip dates (rooms/gers are Double Occupancy; Single Supplement is available for when we stay in Ulaanbaatar).
- Please note that bathrooms are outhouse-style, and running water and electricity are not available at the camp. Think of this as a camping experience.
- All activities listed on the itinerary.
- Private transport to and from the archer’s training camp, two hours outside of Ulaanbaatar.
- Support crew that includes your local team of professional and experienced mounted archers and a private chef at the archer’s camp.
- All archery equipment, including bows, quivers, and arrows, needed for your training.
- Local Mongolian horses trained for this type of riding with full tack. Riding helmets will be provided and are required to wear. (You will also need to bring your own riding boots that include shin and ankle protection, these are not provided. Long pants are also required when riding.)
- Most meals** (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as outlined on the trip itinerary. We are able to accommodate some dietary restrictions, including vegetarian diets.
*Please let us know of any dietary restrictions before booking.
What's Not Included
- Flights into Mongolia.
- Visa costs and fees.
- Travel Insurance that covers medical evacuation and cost of participation (required).
- Personal expenses such as laundry, alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, optional activities, and meals which are not included in the trip itinerary.
- Tips and additional gratuities.
Visit our tour cancellation policy page if you have any additional questions.
Before You Book: Is horseback archery for me?
Due to the nature and intensity of this trip, it’s important you are 100% honest with yourself, and us, before booking this experience.
This 10-day horseback archery training is built for:
- Active and adventurous travelers who love the outdoors, enjoy learning new things, and are always open to new experiences.
- Someone who avoids touristic things in search of authentic experiences.
- You do not need to be an advanced horse rider to join this training, but if you are a beginner rider you will need to take lessons before booking. Not only is this for your safety, but this will also allow you to get the most out of this experience.
- Travelers who love challenges and enjoy being in a group setting. This tour is perfect for solo travelers!
- Someone who is interested in learning about traditional Mongolian culture by jumping right into it.
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to have you join us!
This trip requires a medium to high level of physicality. No prior archery experience is necessary, but we do ask that you have some riding experience before joining this trip.
Additionally, due to the small stature of Mongolian horses, there will be a height limit of 185 cm and weight limit of 85 kg when fully clothed.
This trip involves a lot of time outdoors, exposed to the elements. Please pack properly and prepare for every weather condition.
Safety during this trip is a priority. You must be willing to listen to the instructors and follow their instructions so that you don’t hurt yourself, any other participants, or the animals you’re working with. Horse riding is a dangerous sport and if the team leader deems it unsafe for you to participate in any part of the training, we ask that you respect this decision.
This mounted archery training camp is geared towards active, curious travelers who are open to learning a new skill while experiencing a unique side of Mongolia. This trip is a great add-on experience to our Naadam Festival group tour.
This experience includes outhouse and pit toilets, long days outside, shared camping accommodation, and living without running water or electricity. You will be dirty, tired, and sore, and you should be the type of person who will be completely happy about it!
The menu will include traditional Mongolian dishes, which means meat and dairy heavy meals. Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions ahead of time.
What to Pack for this 10-day Trip
For this trip you will need to pack these items:
- Horse riding boots that cover your ankles and shins (this is important!)
- Comfortable walking shoes for the city
- Camp shoes that slide on and off to wear at night at the camp
- Warm clothes for the evenings (nights get chilly)
- Rain gear (jacket and pants)
- Comfortable pants to ride in (jeans are not recommended)
- Sunscreen, chapstick, and lotion
- Bandaids and basic first aid kit (your hands aren’t used to this!)
- Sun hat to protect you from the sun while training on the ground
- Powerbanks to charge your phone, there is no electricity at camp
- Baby or shower wipes to get by with while at the training camp
- Headlamp (you will appreciate this if you have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night)
Book Now
The cost to join this 10-Day Horseback Archery Training Trip is $3,400 USD/person.
Join us from June 25 – July 4, 2027 for this unique 10-day experience.
Train with the Mongolian horseback archers featured on the National Geographic show Superskilled with Eva zu Beck.
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