Private Tour
Steppe, Saddles and Sauna: Horse Tour to a Historic Mausoleum
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Most day tours from Astana show you the city. This one takes you to Taiburyldyn Shabysy Ranch, a working horse ranch build around three horse breeds, a kitchen that produces three meals a day from scratch, and a private sauna on the property. You'll ride in the morning along the river, eat a traditional Kazakh meal at the ranch, then ride out in the afternoon to the mausoleum of Kabanbai Batyr, dedicated to Kazakhstan's most significant historical heroes, and one most visitors never reach. Entry to the inside is included, and your guide will tell you exactly who Kabanbai was and why the country cherishes his deeds. The sauna is already warm by the time you're back. Dinner at the ranch in the evening before the return to Astana. Beginners welcome. Non-riders too.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
For those who yearn to experience the spirit of Kazakhstan, enjoy delicious traditional Kazakh dishes and embark on an exhilarating horseback expedition through the vast expanses of the Kazakh steppe to a historic mausoleum! PLAN FOR THE DAY: • Morning pick up around 9:30 and arrival to the Taiburyldyn Shabysy Ranch • We’ll welcome you with a traditional Kazakh breakfast featuring fresh farm eggs, homemade bread, butter, berry jams, and tea brewed over fire • Meet your instructors and horses and settle into the ranch's welcoming atmosphere • Participate in horse feeding and enjoy your first ride exploring the peaceful steppe • After a traditional Kazakh lunch, embark on a scenic horse ride to the historic Kabanbai Batyr Mausoleum (one of the most beloved figures in Kazakh history) • Back at the ranch, recharge in a relaxing sauna • Enjoy a Kazakh feast of comforting dishes, fresh bread, delicious desserts, and tea • Drive back to Astana, you will be tired in the best possible way, with fresh air in your lungs, amazing photos and unforgettable memories in your heart!
What‘s Included
Explore the Vast Kazakh Steppes on Calm, Beautiful and Well-Trained Horses with Experienced Guides
Experience Life on a Kazakh Horse Farm at Taiburyldyn Shabysy Ranch
Enjoy Traditional Kazakh Cuisine Lovingly Made Here by Our Chef
Mounted Tour to the Kabanbai Batyr Mausoleum and Entry to the Inside of the Mausoleum
The Ranch Owner and Team Members Speak Fluent English and are Always Happy to Help
Private Transportation To/From Taiburyldyn Shabysy Ranch
Your Horse Awaits: Orlov Trotter, Thoroughbred, or Traditional Kazakh Breed, Matched to You
Take Horseback Rides to Local Lakes and Along Rivers Nura
Relax and Recharge with a Private Sauna After a Day of Riding
Weight limit 100 KG
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Steppe, Saddles and Sauna: Horse Tour to a Historic Mausoleum
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Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great horses, and even better people!
R2686WSgeorgem,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did 2 rides on 1 day in june at this ranch and it was incredible. My host syrym(who speaks very good english by the way!) was fantastic. He picked me up from my hotel in astana at 9am and we headed to the ranch which was about a 30-40 minute drive. Once we arrived he fed me and the other riders breakfast. He then showed me around their ranch and all their horses, which seem like theyre very well cared for. We then got ready to head out on our morning ride. I told him i had very little prior experince horse riding and he made sure to keep that in mind. I felt completely safe the whole day, not just because of syrym himself but also because of his 2 assistants he had with him. They may be young but i could tell they had quite a bit of horse riding experience as well. After the first ride we came back to the house and we were fed lunch which was delicious and we then took an afternoon nap and relaxed before going on our afternoon ride. The afternoon ride was even better than the morning ride. It was an ansolutley incredible experience riding through the rolling hills of the beautiful kazkakh steppe at sunset where we eventually stopped to look over the river at the bottom of a cliff. When we got back from our afternoon ride, we stepped into the sauna and relaxed before having dinner. That dinner was one of the best of my life. It was myself, the 2 french men who were also on the tour, and syrym and his mom. For over an hour that dinner was non-stop laughter and good times. At the end of the night syryms mom who also speaks very good english and is very hospitable, drove me back to my hotel in astana. If i ever come back to astana and want to do more horse riding it will definitley be with syrym!
Favorite for the ranch, the family, the hospitality...
Laurent P,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I spent 4 days at Alima’s Ranch and her son Syrym. I regret one thing: I didn't contact them earlier to spend more time with them and their horses. The quality of the welcome is such that at home we feel at home, we are part of the family. Syrym is particularly attentive, he does everything to make the stay at the ranch unforgettable, happy, smiling. The stove too! Ah ah! Meals, including breakfast, are delicious and... panagraulic! We eat like ogres! Horses are, as they say in the riding world, “all-hazards insurance”; calm for beginners, without unpleasant surprises, and capable of superb gallops for the most experienced. I had come to the steppe landscapes... I was able to live my dream... and much more, and much better... by now having the feeling of having a second family in Kazakhstan. Among the most: -With no extra charge, they picked me up in Astana, and also drove me to the airport at 2:30 in the morning. -the sauna to relax in the evening is really cool! -always attentive and attentive regarding our desires. It’s a big favorite for this ranch, this family, the cook... and the young guide.
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