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Trip to Kazakh family of Eagle hunters in Nur-Sultan (6 hours)

Location Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
$480.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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!
Lunch
Traditional Kazakh Lunch
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 day

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • guide
  • Archery teaching

Meeting point
Our guide-driver or guide will be met you at the hotel lobby with the signboard Turan Asia
Return details
Our guide-driver or guide will be met you at the hotel lobby with the signboard Turan Asia

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

  • 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.
  • How it works?
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    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Trip to Kazakh family of Eagle hunters in Nur-Sultan (6 hours)

    Location Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
    $480.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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