Private Tour
Available languages
24 hours
Mobile ticket
Join our Kazakh family of Eagle hunters and prepare for an exciting day of cultural and culinary adventures in Astana.
From the first minutes of your arrival to the village you will be met by mischievous children in Kazakh traditional clothes which they usually wear during National holidays, celebration of birthday parties and in front of highly respected guests!
During the visit, you have a unique opportunity to watch Berkut show (Golden eagles). Berkuts are endangered species registered in the Red Book of Kazakhstan. Hunting with golden eagles is one of the most unique traditions of Kazakh people. Eagle hunter is called “kusbegi” or “berkutchi”. Currently, there are few families left who continue carrying the skill and one of them is our host.
After lunch you can try your skills in horse riding. If you have no experience this is a perfect opportunity to learn it from our kusbegi!
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Archery teaching
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Lunch
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This activity ends back at the meeting point.
During this journey you will immerse yourself into the life of a truly traditional Kazakh family which you can now hardly meet in big cities.Upon entering Yurta (traditional house)you will see women,one of whom will be cooking baursak round fluffy pastry)and rolling kurt (salty snack made from cottage cheese).You can join both of these women and test your cooking skills After the culinary master-class you will join our big and sometimes noisy Kazakh family in yurta for a home-made lunch.The main dish that will be served to you is beshbarmak-boiled dough in a square form as lasagna with lots of horse meat, beef and onions.The name of the dish means “five fingers” which refers to a nomadic tradition of eating without cutlery.You can try eating beshparmak with your hands because it tastes better!Before starting your main course you should drink shorpo-mutton broth served in bowls called kese.Drinking shorpo is healthy and simply delicious After lunch, head of the house will invite you to join him to take part in Kazakh archery.If you don’t know the art of archery he will teach you!You will hear enchanting sounds of dombra.Dombra can truly be called the queen of Kazakh instruments
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Besparmak
Traditional Kazakh Lunch
Pickup included
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Selena C,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
We all enjoyed the unique experience. Our guide Yerlan communicated clearly, helped by asking the family to provide a non-meat dish for the vegetarians, and shared his knowledge of Kazakhstan. The family was very kind and hospitable, the food and tea was delicious, and we had a great time with the experiences of archery practice, holding a golden eagle, enjoying musical talents, and riding a horse with views of the steppe.
Zach M,
Sep 23, 2019
- Viator
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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