1 Session with Shaman and know your future tour

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

2 to 5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Mongolian shamanism has a long, rich history and shamans still communicate with the spirits today. Immerse in the authentic Mongolia and get answers to the big questions you’re seeking on this enriching spiritual encounter, with a local guide to advise on the appropriate etiquette, and round-trip transfers from your hotel to the shaman’s shrine.

Meet a real Mongolian shaman at his shrine in Ulaanbaatar
Witness authentic rituals and hear your future foretold
Local guide assists with translation and advises on etiquette
Convenient hotel pickup and hassle-free transfers included

What's Included

Local guide
Driver
Transportation Included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Personal expense
Optional activity cost
Travel Insurance
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We encourage you to meet us in a common place in like the Best Western Hotel In case you're staying outside the city or don't have a specific address.

Itinerary

Travel Mongolia (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Dress code is smart casual
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.2

based on 21 reviews

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Life time experience

Arda_I, Dec 2025

Big thanks to Bachi, for sharing his valuable knowledge with me. It’s a unique experience which I think everyone should have sooner in their lives. Be open minded and welcome the experience.

Good Shaman experience; poor tour company

Kristyn_H, Sep 2024

Although meeting the shaman was meaningful, the experience was poor. Te driver (Bachi) was more than 2 hours late and would not let me cancel despite the problem this created for me. Instead, he cut the tour short by two hours. No meal was provided, the vehicle was littered with empty alcohol bottles, and he stopped to run a personal errand on the way back. When I requested a reasonable partial refund, he was uncooperative. Viator offered only 10% off which was unhelpful given the circumstances. Would recommend the tour and the Shaman, but not with this provider or driver.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Kristyn Helgeton, I apologize for late due to the city traffic. It is really hard for us find someone speaks well, basic English won’t cut. I’m doing this on my side, I’m very, vert busy, but I made it to show you the world’s one and only experience in Mongolia. I know you also offer similar experiences in Canada, hope you be forgiving, not stiffness to people trying.

Amazing

Alessandra_S, May 2024

Amazing once in a life experiences. The shaman medium and my guide were super kind. The experience with the shaman himself is indescribable. He saw a lot about me, and gave me beautiful readings

The Shaman gets in touch...

Ian_M, Apr 2024

I have never done anything like this before and went with an open-mind. The Shaman made contact with my heavenly father and told me specific things about him and my childhood. The Shaman was able to tell me things about my married life, my property, my pets and my health! I had an amazing experience! 🙂🇲🇳

Consider other experience options.

Anton_M, Mar 2024

I did this solo, and therefore it cost me $200. It was not worth that price. Experience included a meal, which was a bowl of rice with very poor quality meat. I had mentioned I was vegetarian in my comments during booking. No drink was provided. The ger (yurt) where this was conducted was very dirty. Pictures from the description may lead you to believe the event is conducted somewhere out in nature, but it’s not. The location was an extremely poor area of Ulaanbaatar and the ger was set up in the fenced in yard/compound where the shaman lived. I do not recommend this experience. If the provider could improve the cleanliness and the meal provided, especially given the cost, I would have been able to rate higher.

Must try it! Mongolians have it down.

Sandy_N, Feb 2024

This was truly a beautiful way to experience first-hand the culture and a really great way to understand Mongolia. It was a fascinating experience that I would recommend once in a lifetime. Bachi- is very personable and truly cares about his guest. Would recommend for a birthday or honeymoon. Celebrated heritage & learned a lot about various shaman traditions.

Must do experience in Ulaanbaatar

Jay_Y, Nov 2023

This is a fantastic personal experience and a great insight into the role of spirituality in Mongolian peoples lives. Bachi was a great guide being able to explain everything about the afternoon - the history of shamanism, the current relevance and what to expect during the ritual. We spent time in a ger, ate a home made lunch and had the best time. Bachi also helped us experience horse mare's milk and vodka made from cow's milk. Will never forget this day - thanks Bachi.

Well-organised, unique and memorable experience

Roger_W, Nov 2023

A fascinating insight into Mongolian spirituality and shaman culture. The guide was extremely helpful in giving context on meeting the shaman, and expertly translated during our interactions. Well worth doing during a stay in Ulaan Bator.

Great Experience as

Carolina_R, Nov 2023

My guide Bula was excellent, on time and very friendly. The meeting with the Shaman was really interesting and the energy of the place is amazing. It’s an experience like no other, don’t miss it. Thank you both for a great afternoon in UB.

Spirit encounter.

BobbieJo_W, Jul 2023

The energy I felt and the connection I had with the Shaman's guiding spirit gave me a special feeling that is very hard to explain.

Terrific Shaman, Terrible Organization and Communication

drdashton, Jul 2023

Shaman was terrific, organization was horrible! No guide, interpreter was brand new and was unable to translate Shaman’s comments! Also, confusion about lunch- never had it, driver did not speak English. It could have been great but communication was awful. Cannot recommend.

This is a unique and special...

Karen AD Y, Aug 2017

This is a unique and special opportunity to experience Mongolian shamanism in a very personal way. Made better with helpful guide/translator - Bachi - who was knowledgeable and supportive during the visit. I walked away from this tour with a deeper understanding of Mongolian culture.

This was a small and fascinating...

Nirvana Y, Jun 2017

This was a small and fascinating tour to the house of a local shaman, where we were able to not only to have an audience with him, but to eat lunch and talk with him after the ritual. The experience of asking questions to a traditional Mongolian shaman is something that cannot be replicated whether you believe what they say or not and being able to spend time with them afterwards and ask questions was a brilliant experience! Our tour guide Bachi was both translator and mini expert, and made the experience all the better with his own knowledge. I'd recommend booking this in person in Mongolia, and definitely going for it if you're considering it!