Kazakhstan · HORSES
Riding here is foothill and steppe rather than arena, and most trips put you on a horse for two to four hours. These 4 give the level needed, the length and whether a yurt lunch is part of it.
Travel from central Almaty to Big Almaty Lake at 2,500 meters, with air-conditioned transport, park entry, water, a 20-minute Ayusai Visitor Center stop, and optional 50-minute horseback riding for about $12. Guide Madena has been praised for her warm, helpful approach.
Travel from Nur-Sultan to BalQaragai, a national-style resort less than an hour away. Your English-speaking guide introduces Kazakh customs inside a traditional yurt, serves local snacks, and leads a horseback ride through open scenery. Pickup, drop-off, lunch, and a private setting make this a convenient half-day introduction to Kazakh culture.
“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”
Join Darya, Alex, or their team for a private three-day horse-riding and hiking trip from Almaty to the Kolsay Lakes. You will travel by SUV, horse, and foot through quiet Kungey Alatau trails, sleep in a mountain hut and tent, and share simple meals in the open mountain country. Moderate fitness is required.
“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”
Leave Almaty for a beginner-friendly horseback ride through the Zaili Alatau mountains, followed by traditional archery in the open air. The tour includes transport, an instructor, and about 2.5 hours on horseback, though recent outings have sometimes been shorter. Guide Tarlan has earned praise for his calm manner.
“The trip didn’t even happen, Banana tour didn’t expect the booking as they claimed that they only work and accept booking between 9am-6pm, while get your guide still accepted the booking after 6pm. I reached the pickup point waited and contacted the tour but no one showed up neither picked up my calls. Really disappointed, wasted my whole morning.”
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