Are you going to replace ordinary people with unforgettable ones? We are talking about once-in-a-lifetime experiences that go far beyond the usual traveler trails and give you a passport that goes far beyond its fair share of stories. Use one Caipirinha Legends in Rio carnivalchase colors on the Holi Falcons of India, or stand in awe under the Arctic circle.
Watch wrestling and horse riding on the sweeping grasslands of the Mongolian Plateau, flying over Cappadocia and paying tribute to the dead in Mexico. Big and bold adventures, these are the travel stories you will tell in the years to come. So without further ado, these are 8 once-in-a-lifetime experiences that you won’t forget soon.
Nadham Day, Mongolia
The Nadaam Festival in Mongolia begins this memorable once-in-a-lifetime experience, where the spirit of the “three masculinity” (wrestling, horse racing and archery) is center stage. It’s more than just a festival; it’s a comprehensive celebration of traditional Mongolian nomadic culture, food and music. Plus, you can experience all of this in one of the most breathtaking and beautiful countries on the planet. What don’t love?
With your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) around you, attend all the big ceremonies, cheer like locals, and absorb every atmosphere of fanaticism and victory. Apart from all the fun of the festival, visit the towering statue of Chinggis Khan, the alpine scenery of Wander Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and share a traditional lunch at the GER camp. After the dust settles, the culture, stimulation and memories talk about is four days of culture, stimulation and memories.
Experience it for yourself: Mongolia: Nadham Music Festival
A day of death, Mexico
Mexico’s famous Death Festival – or díade los Muertos As we all know – not a quiet thing. It is a comprehensive celebration of life, death and everything in between. The cobbled streets burst with music, with locals having faces like skulls, while families gather in candlelight cemeteries to laugh, eat and raise a cup of mezcal for the departed loved ones.
One of the best places to experience this unique festival is Oaxaca, a UNESCO-listed city that is synonymous with magnificent churches, scenic squares and street markets. Four days of parade, creepy costumes, immersive street art and regular market visits to find the iconic sugar skull, enter the heart of the action. With the entire local guide, it feels like Halloween, with real differences.
Experience it for yourself: Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido: Days of Death
Rio Carnival, Brazil
Whether you’re entering the beach, the Samba River, the sunset, hiking or history, Rio de Janeiro is full of experiences that will make you feel awe. But only the famous Rio Carnival is a wild, driverless party, where Samba Beats takes over the streets, and everyone is invited to dance, cheer and get lost at this moment. Formerly the largest political party on the planet, with more than 2 million people on the streets Uma Music Festival Dress up as nine every day.
Join the commotion and enter various different blocos – Free neighborhood party famous for its beats and performers. Stilt walkers, parade bands, DJs, dance troupes… they are all here and everything will happen. Plus optional slum visits, guided tours with local community, beach trips, and the iconic Christ Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain viewpoints, you can see why it’s a great time.
Experience it for yourself: Rio de Janeiro Carnival Experience
Eclipse Watch, Greenland
There is nothing that magical in the Arctic Circle. Distant, raw, strong and full of wildlife, such as polar bears, puffins, whales, orcas and seals – it is almost otherworldly, in ours Arctic Expedition Tour. Pass through remote landscapes like Svalbard and Greenland, explore by the zodiac and walk, and enjoy lectures from naturalists and field experts.
Wildlife is actually guaranteed, and you will be able to visit the small Inuit settlements of ITTOQOLORMIIT, one of the most isolated towns in the world. To make this trip even more once in a while, please join us for departure on August 3, 2026. It’s a 15-day epic Arctic Circle adventure, plus the opportunity to watch a partial or full solar eclipse, depending on where the ship is located in the magnificent Kejser Franz Joseph Joseph Fjord (the northernmost fjord system in the world).
Experience it for yourself: Arctic highlights southbound travel
Holi, India
Arguably, there is no better way to welcome spring than jumping into the rainbow in the first place – Hawley offers that. This joyful, high-energy celebration marks the beginning of spring and the victory of kindness – it comes in many colors. The crowd took a few bright people to the streets Gulal (powder), water balloons and big smiles, ready to cover friends and strangers in the blur of technical colors. Fun opens with a huge bonfire, symbolizing the burning of negative emotions and the overwhelming of legendary evil demons Holica.
Then it starts dancing, singing, eating, drinking, and thanking for the new starting point and the harvest of prosperity. But Holi is more than just powder – it’s about joy, unity and letting go. No matter where you come from or how confusing it is, everyone is welcome. So grab the color of the fist and join the happiest splash party on earth!
Inti Raymi, Peru
Think of the heat of the Andes as the Sun Festival – well-known locally Inti Raymi – Entering life in Cusco on June 24 every year. This is a life time machine: the process of more than 800 performers wearing vibrant Inca costumes, the temple of sun aka Q’orikaancha arrive Plaza de Alsacethen arrive at Saxyang Island Fortress to commemorate Inti -the Inti -the Wighty Sun God with grand music, dance, and even a simulated camel.
It is a celebration of renewal and tradition, ancient rituals meet modern feasts and life history. Picture ceremony at sunrise, Panpipes’ voice echoes the streets of Cusco, and the crowds gather to commemorate the sun. Although we don’t have specific tours including Inti Raymi, many people start and end in Cusco, so it’s the perfect match before or after your visit.
Great Immigration Safari, Kenya and Tanzania
When it comes to the encounters of wildlife in the world, the great immigrants in East Africa are the best. More than a million wild antelope, and thousands of zebras, antelope and gazelle – follow the rain, from Serengeti to Maasai Mara, and then return again. Of course, they are not alone. Lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, crocodiles and cheetahs are all waiting to see who they can choose along the way.
This is the magnificent wonder of omnipotence and the largest migration of terrestrial mammals in the world. Rainfall – or non-existent rainwater determines when and where the cattle herds move throughout the year, often making the actual migration unpredictable. However, you can guarantee it will be held in Kenya and Tanzania, most likely in July and September. This is real life The Lion King And a sure-store list travel experience.
Experience it for yourself: Journey: Experience at Kenya Safari or Journey: Tanzanian Safari Experience
Cappadocia Balloon Festival, turkey
Aggregate our once-in-a-lifetime experience list as Turkey’s Cappadocia Balloon Festival. Every July or August, this high-altitude party attracts thousands of global seekers on a serious photogenic adventure. Think of the colorful balloons scattering the sky and the unique scenery, is it “Is this real life?” a little magic.
Apart from hot air balloon flights, you can dance with locals, open air concerts and even light shows. Of course, Cappadocia has the opportunity to rise in the balloon even if the festival is not attended. Book any time and choose to soar below the fairytale landscape below at that moment of your life.
Experience it for yourself: Absolutely Türkiye or Türkiye: Coastline and Cappadocia
