Category Nomadic Culture and Ethno Villages

Kazakhstan · NOMADIC CULTURE AND ETHNO VILLAGES

The 11 Best Nomadic Culture and Ethno Village Visits

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Eagle hunting, horse breeding, felt making and archery are still worked as trades in the valleys east of Almaty. These are visits to households and to villages built around them, not to a stage set. The 11 below say who you meet, how long you stay, whether a meal is included, and whether there is a horse to ride at the end of it.

Experience the Nomadic Lifestyle at ‘The Huns’ Ethno-village

Experience the Nomadic Lifestyle at 'The Huns' Ethno-village - Entering Gunny Ethnic Village: where the show starts

1.Experience the Nomadic Lifestyle at ‘The Huns’ Ethno-village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $116Our pick

See nomad life at Almaty’s Hunns ethno-village, with horse shows, yurt stories, archery, crafts, and kumis, plus lunch.

“We enjoyed the cultural activities, but considering the price, the experience felt lacking and ultimately wasn’t worth it. There are many other options that offer better value and are more enjoyable. The program lasted only 2–3 hours, and thRead more”

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Discover Nomadic Lifestyle in ‘The Huns’ Ethno-village

Discover Nomadic Lifestyle in 'The Huns' Ethno-village - Yurt storytelling and the nomadic lifestyle theme

Private Yurt Tour with Horses: Immerse into Kazakh Culture

Private Yurt Tour with Horses: Immerse into Kazakh Culture - Horseback riding at the yurt camp: what to expect and how to prepare

4.Private Yurt Tour with Horses: Immerse into Kazakh Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $199

Private yurt tour from Nur-Sultan with Kazakh music, snacks, horseback riding near BalQaragai, and lunch, with pickup.

“Such a great Guide! We had an amazing day. He speaks perfect english and has a lot of knowledge about his country and its history. He can make indivdual tours to cater your wishes. We did the National Tour with Horseriding. We had snaRead more”

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3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay

3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay - Day 2: horseback to the Middle Kolsay area, with passes and lake views

5.3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,900

A private 3-day horseback riding and hiking tour to Kolsay Lakes from Almaty, with mountain stays, included meals, and guide support.

“We had an unforgettable horseback riding experience in the Kungey Alatau mountains, and I can't recommend it enough. The breathtaking beauty of the landscape in the fall was an absolute highlight, perfect for leaf peeping and immRead more”

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Trip to Kazakh family of Eagle hunters in Astana (6 hours)

Trip to Kazakh family of Eagle hunters in Astana (6 hours) - Lunch in bowls and with your hands: shorpo and beshbarmak

Almaty: Falconry show and Big Almaty Gorge

Almaty: Falconry show and Big Almaty Gorge - Price and What You Actually Get for $130

7.Falconry show and Big Almaty Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $130

Half day in Big Almaty Gorge with an Ayusai waterfall mini-hike and falconry show, plus Medeo and Shymbulak views from Almaty.

“Absolutely amazing. İlyas helped me and guided me all the way up to the top, he was patient and helpful, a real gentleman the Falcon show was amazing too don't hesitate to book this tour!”

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Almaty: Horseback Riding & Archery in Zaili Alatau Mountains

Almaty: Horseback Riding & Archery in Zaili Alatau Mountains - Traditional Archery Outdoors: focus, aim, and Kazakh mountain culture

Medeu and Shymbulak + Big Almaty Lake and Falcon show (Private day-tour)

Medeu and Shymbulak + Big Almaty Lake and Falcon show (Private day-tour) - Medeu Skating Rink: quick stop, big views, and serious sporting credentials

Yurt Based Shymbulak 4-day ski-touring and split-boarding trip

Yurt Based Shymbulak 4-day ski-touring and split-boarding trip - Talgar Pass check-in: heated yurt sleeping, then Baiseitova for altitude

10.Yurt Based Shymbulak 4-day ski-touring and split-boarding trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,100

Yurt-based Shymbulak ski touring near Almaty, with Talgar Pass altitude, glacier powder days, and splitboarding.

“We had an unforgettable experience with Powder Nomads on our ski touring trip to Kazakhstan. From the moment we arrived, Sasha and Igor went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly—even when the airline lost our lugRead more”

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Horseback riding Tour

Horseback riding Tour - The 9:00 am start, the 40-minute drive, and how the day runs

11.Horseback riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $116

Private horseback ride near Almaty with pickup, trained nomad horses, and a pro guide. Beginners welcome, kids up to 5 on laps.

“The scenery was so dreamy. Booking the tour was easy with amazing communication and organization. I would love to book more with Kazia Tours!”

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