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A person standing in front of a door with a sign requesting guests to remove their shoes before entering. 2
A person standing in front of a patterned red and gold carpet. 3
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Free cancellation available
The previous price was $150 and current price is $135 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover Kazakhstan’s nomadic heritage on a comfortable cultural day trip from Almaty to The Huns Ethno Village, located near the scenic mountain foothills of Talgar. This experience is designed for travelers who want to understand Kazakh traditions through live performances, food, music, and hands-on activities rather than just sightseeing.

    After hotel pickup in Almaty, travel by comfortable vehicle to the ethno village, where you will be welcomed into a traditional atmosphere with yurts, local costumes, storytelling, and cultural demonstrations. Enjoy an exciting horse-riding tricks show, learn about the nomadic lifestyle, try traditional activities such as archery or crafts when available, and taste a Kazakh-style lunch.

    This tour is a great option for families, solo travelers, couples, and anyone interested in Kazakh hospitality, traditions, and authentic local culture.

Activity location

  • Gunny Ethnic Village
    • Talgar, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gunny Ethnic Village
    • Talgar, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

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Almaty: Nomadic Lifestyle Experience at Huns Ethno Village

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30AM
Price details
$150.00
$135.00 x 1 Adult$135.00
Total
The previous price was $150.00 and current price is $135.00
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Gunny Ethnic Village

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We pickup from your location and transfer till the village

Gunny Ethnic Village

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Welcoming ceremony "Shashu". Shashu is a traditional Kazakh ritual where sweets are scattered over guests during celebratory. It symbolizes joy, prosperity and good luck.

Gunny Ethnic Village

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Tasting traditional Kazakh bread "Baursak" with jam, fermented horse milk "Kymyz"and preparing "Jent". Jent is a traditional Kazakh sweet made from crushed roasted wheat, butter, and sugar.

Gunny Ethnic Village

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Introducing Kazakh tradition "Betashar". Betashar is a traditional Kazakh wedding ritual where the bride's face is officially revealed to her new family.

Gunny Ethnic Village

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Horse riding show. Experience shows: 1. Kyz Kuu - A young man chases a girl on horseback to kiss her. If he fails, the girl chases him back and whips him. 2. Audaryspak - Riders wrestling 3. Tenge ilu - a game of skill in which a rider at full gallop must pick up coins or handkerchiefs from the ground

Gunny Ethnic Village

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Lunch. Veg option is available

Gunny Ethnic Village

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Introducing Kazakh Yurt and explaining all traditions and culture of nomadic people.

Gunny Ethnic Village

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
After finishing program we transfer back to your hotel

Location

Activity location

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    Gunny Ethnic Village
    • Talgar, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Gunny Ethnic Village
    • Talgar, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

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