The 10 Best Kazakh Culture and Ethno Village Tours

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

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

Spend about six hours at Huns Ethno-village in the mountains outside Almaty. You’ll watch horse-riding stunts and armored warriors, visit a yurt, try archery and horseback riding, make crafts, taste kumis, and eat an outdoor meal. Pickup is offered, and guides such as Nurlan add useful help throughout the day.

“I highly recommend this tour. I enjoyed everything about it: the singing, the horse show, the food, the guides, the explanations of the Huns lifestyle. All top class. You can even ride the horses and try archery if you like. One of my favorite tours I've ever been on.”

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2.Discover Nomadic Lifestyle in ‘The Huns’ Ethno-village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $147Top rated

From Almaty, guide Nursultan takes you to Huns Ethno-village in Talgar gorge for a private half-day visit. Expect horse-riding stunts, armored warrior battles, yurt storytelling, archery, simple Kazakh food, kumis, crafts, and an outdoor lunch. Hotel pickup, private transport, and admission are included.

“Nur Sultan our host is amazing. The hosts at the village are well versed and very hospitable. Creation of village is great. Horse show was amazing. Overall a superb experience”

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3.Kazakh Ethno-Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $170

Travel from Almaty to Gunny Ethno-Village for a hands-on look at Kazakh nomadic life. You’ll enter a yurt, cook baursaks, watch skilled horse riders, eat a national lunch, and try archery. Guides such as Luba, Aman, Iman, and Serj are praised for clear explanations and attentive care. The small group is limited to 15 people.

“We had a wonderful time on this tour! We learned a lot about Kazakh history and culture. The presentations and horse show were incredible! We LOVED our guide Luba, she did an amazing job telling us about Kazakhstan and making sure we got the best spots while on the tour. Her English was fantastic! So glad we did this!”

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4.Big Almaty Lake with Horseback Riding Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $69

Leave Almaty at 7:30 am for Big Almaty Lake, set high in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. You get direct car access, bottled water, national park entry, a stop at Ayusai Visitors Center, and optional horseback riding for about $12. Guide Madena may lead the outing, which lasts six to seven hours.

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

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

Travel from Nur-Sultan to BalQaragai for a private half-day introduction to Kazakh culture. Your English-speaking guide explains local traditions inside a traditional yurt, serves Kazakh snacks, and leads you on a scenic horseback ride before lunch in the city. Pickup and drop-off are available.

“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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6.3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay

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

This private three-day Kolsay adventure combines horseback riding, hiking, simple mountain camping, and local food. Darya, Alex, Gulnaz, and their horse team lead you through quiet Kungey Alatau trails, from Almaty to Kurmenty and the Kolsay lakes. Expect long days, basic sleeping arrangements, fresh meals, and a genuine wilderness trip.

“A big thank you to Darya and Gulnaz for this fabulous experience – we will keep wonderful memories of these 6 days in the Almaty region. Everything was perfect. Darya is a caring person, always making sure that tourists feel comfortable anRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $290

Spend about six hours with a traditional Kazakh family outside Astana. Guide Yerlan helps you meet a kusbegi, watch a Berkut eagle display, make baursak and kurt, eat beshbarmak, try archery, and enjoy dombra music. The private format suits curious visitors who want culture, food, and family hospitality in one day.

“5 others and I went on this excursion and really enjoyed ourselves. If you’re looking to experience authentic Kazakhstani culture this is for you.”

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8.Falconry show and Big Almaty Gorge

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

Leave central Almaty with an English-speaking guide such as Murat or Ilyas for a five-hour mountain outing. Walk near Ayusai Waterfall, visit Big Almaty Gorge, and watch eagles, falcons, and hawks perform at Sunkar Falconry Center. Transport, park entry, drinks, and show tickets are included. Lunch and bird photos cost extra.

“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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9.Horseback Riding & Archery in Zaili Alatau Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $48Best value

Leave Almaty for a beginner-friendly horse ride through the Zaili Alatau mountains, followed by traditional archery in the open air. The tour includes transfers, an instructor, and accompanying services. English, Kazakh, and Russian are available. Guide Tarlan has been praised for his calm manner, but safety gear and timing may vary.

“Onze gids Tarlan was aardig. Een rustige omgeving om te rijden.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $218

You’ll leave Almaty at 7:00 a.m. with a private guide, often Nursultan, for Medeu, a cable-car ride at Shymbulak, Big Almaty Lake, and Sunkar Falcon Farm. The 7 to 9-hour trip includes transport, water, guide service, and entry tickets. Lunch is extra, and the route can be adjusted to suit your group.

“Nursultan was great and the trip was good overall! He was attentive and flexible. Give good suggestions!”

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