★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
Ethno-tour · weekend getaway
Ethno-village «Huns»: immerse in Kazakh culture
5 · 24 reviews
In just 7 hours you will be transported to the atmosphere of nomadic civilization. The ethno-village «Huns» near Almaty is living history: yurts, crafts, national cuisine and steppe traditions. An ideal option for getting to know Kazakh culture without long journeys.
WhenSat, Sun — departure 09:00
Duration7 h
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $77/person
Program
Program of the ethno-tour to the village «Huns» by the hour
09:00
Meeting and departure from Almaty
Group meeting at the Palace of the Republic. Transfer by comfortable bus.
10:00
Arrival at ethno-village «Huns»
You are welcomed in traditional costumes, treated to baursaks and kumis.
10:30
Tour of the village
Inspection of yurts, acquaintance with furnishings, household items and crafts.
12:00
Master class on Kazakh crafts
Try your hand at wool felting, weaving or playing the dombra.
13:00
Lunch in national style
Hearty lunch of Kazakh cuisine dishes: beshbarmak, kuurdak, baursaks and tea.
14:30
Horseback riding and games
Horseback riding, participation in national games (kokpar, asyks).
16:00
Return to Almaty
Transfer back, estimated arrival at 16:30.
What's included
What is included in the cost of the ethno-tour to the village «Huns»
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Transfer by comfortable bus from Almaty and back
- Guide services
- Entrance tickets to the ethno-village
- Master class on crafts
- Lunch (national cuisine)
- Bottled water on the bus
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra drinks)
- Horseback riding (paid separately, optional)
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable clothes and shoes according to the weather (part of the program is outdoors)
- Sun hat
- Camera or phone for photos
- Sunscreen
- Small backpack for personal items
Team
Our team — guides and instructors from Almaty
Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.
★4.9
★5Dinara Kassymova
Guide-lecturer in Almaty
★4.8Marat Zhunussov
Trekking instructor
★4.9Oleg Kim
Driver-guide, jeep tours
★4.8Zhanna Abenova
Tour manager
★4.9Timur Beketov
Multi-day tour guide
★5Aliya Nurlan
Group coordinator
★4.8Sergey Volkov
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Reviews
Reviews of ethno-tour to the village «Huns»
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Alexey G.
Our website ·
★★★★★I read a lot of reviews and decided to check it myself, though I'm usually skeptical about such places. I went alone, but didn't have to be bored: the group turned out to be sociable. The yurts are real, rituals are conducted with respect for traditions. The excursion is informative, I learned a lot of new things about nomads. Downsides — departure was delayed by 15 minutes, but it didn't spoil the impression. The food was tasty, especially liked the kuyrdak. The horse ride was the cherry on top. Overall, I recommend it if you want variety.
Zhanna D.
Google ·
★★★★★Puteshestvie v etno-aul - eto pogruzhenie v istoriyu. Ochen' ponravilis' natsional'nye tantsy. Zhannu ochen' blagodarim
Aigul K.
Google ·
★★★★★My colleagues and I had long wanted to get away for the weekend, not just for shashlik but for something real. We chose this ethno-aul because it's only a couple of hours from the city. And we didn't regret it: the yurts inside are very atmospheric, everything is made with soul. The horse show especially impressed us — the riders showed tricks, it was breathtaking. Zhanna told us about the rituals so vividly that we felt like we were transported back in time. The craft workshop turned out to be fascinating, we even managed to felt a small rug. Lunch was hearty, beshbarmak and baursaks were beyond praise. The weather was great, and we left with a bunch of photos and a good mood.
Gulmira I.
Our website ·
★★★★★Etno-aul ochen' koloritnyy. Uznila mnogo o traditsiyakh. Spasibo gidu za organizatsiyu
Asel M.
2GIS ·
★★★★★I had long wanted to show the children the Kazakh way of life. I liked everything: yurts, ceremonies, food. Thanks to the guide for patience. The road was a bit bumpy but that's minor
Maksat Zh.
Google ·
★★★★★Went with friends for the weekend, wanted something unusual. Took this tour and didn't regret it. Horses, yurts, food — we liked everything. Only the road was dusty, which slightly spoiled the impression.
Bekzat A.
Our website ·
★★★★★Amazing! National games, horses. I liked everything.
Olga P.
Our website ·
★★★★★My husband and I decided to take a break from the city and immerse ourselves in culture. We chose this tour because it's short but packed. And we weren't wrong: the place is very atmospheric, full immersion in Kazakh life. The yurts are comfortable, everything inside is well thought out. The food was tasty, especially liked the kuyrdak and tea with milk. Aliya gave the tour, told many interesting things about traditions. The craft workshop added color. We got a bit tired by the end, but there are tons of impressions.
Ruslan T.
Our website ·
★★★★★We took the tour from Almaty. We left on time, everything was clear. The guide told a lot of interesting things about nomads. Minus - it was cool in the yurt, but overall fine
Rinat Z.
Yandex ·
★★★★★We celebrated a friend's birthday — decided to go to the ethno-aul instead of a restaurant to surprise the guests. And it worked! Yurts, horses, rituals — everything looks very authentic. We were greeted with kumys and baursaks, immediately felt the celebration. Most memorable was horse riding, though not everyone dared, but those who went were thrilled. The guide helped with photos, took great shots for memory. A bit embarrassing that the yurt was cool, but we quickly warmed up with tea. Overall, a great option for those who want to spend time unusually.
Tatyana F.
Yandex ·
★★★★★I had long dreamed of this. The guide accompanied, told about customs. The crafts workshop was memorable. A small minus - there were many mosquitoes during the day
Laura N.
Our website ·
★★★★★Yurt, horse riding, national dishes. Everything is very good. Thanks to the guide
Nurgul T.
Our website ·
★★★★★We needed a vacation with the kids, so we chose this tour. The ethno-aul is wonderful! The children were very happy, especially with the horses and national games. Aliya is very kind, paid a lot of attention to the children. The yurts inside are cozy, the food is delicious. At the craft workshop, the girls enjoyed felting wool. The atmosphere is great, and nature is wonderful too. The kids promised we'll come again next time.
Kanat R.
Our website ·
★★★★★Great tour. The horse show was fire. Only thing was the departure was delayed by 20 minutes.
Aibek D.
Our website ·
★★★★★Bardayy jaqsy. At penen shabyty, kiyiz uy. Zhannaga raxmet
Elena Sh.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Decided to spend the weekend unusually with family and went to the ethno-aul. Immersed in culture: national games, rituals. The guide conducted the excursion excellently. The downside — it was a bit stuffy in the yurt.
Marat M.
Our website ·
★★★★★Went with family to the ethno-aul. The kids enjoyed horse riding. The guide greeted us warmly. The only thing is the departure was delayed by 20 minutes.
Viktor P.
Our website ·
★★★★★Liked everything. Especially the horse show. Zhanna told about the history of the Huns
Sofiya R.
Our website ·
★★★★★I had long wanted to see real yurts. Went with my sister during the May holidays. And so I went. The guide showed the korisu ceremony — very touching, and we also tried kumys and baursaks. The road is of course bumpy, but tolerable.
Pavel K.
Yandex ·
★★★★★I chose the tour on the advice of friends. Very atmospheric. The guide conducted the bata ceremony. Minuses - we waited for the bus for 10 minutes
Ivan S.
Yandex ·
★★★★★I chose the tour to the Huns based on reviews. The road was bumpy, but worth it. The guide performed the shashu ritual—memorable.
Erzhan B.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Excellent tour. My spouse is delighted with the horse show. The guide organized everything well.
Aliya Zh.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Very heartfelt! The bata ritual, horse show. Aliya treated us to baursaks. We'll come back.
Timur K.
Our website ·
★★★★★Great! Horsemen in national costume. Nomadic atmosphere. No complaints, everything was super.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the ethno-tour to the «Huns» aul
We've collected the questions travelers ask most often. Didn't find your answer? Write to us — a guide will reply in a couple of minutes.
Ask a questionMeet in Almaty at the Palace of the Republic; departure is on Saturdays and Sundays at 09:00. We arrive at the aul around 10:00, and the return transfer is set for 16:00, arriving in the city at approximately 16:30. A guide-excursion leader is with you the whole way and throughout the program.
The day is calm, without long drives: you stroll around the aul grounds, look at the yurts and try crafts at a master class. Horse riding and national games are optional and can be skipped. If there are any health considerations, message us on WhatsApp and we will advise for your date.
Part of the program takes place outdoors, so dress for the weather and choose comfortable shoes. A sun hat, sunscreen and a phone or camera for photos will come in handy. It is convenient to put personal items in a small backpack.
For $77 per person, the price includes transfer from Almaty and back, a guide, entry to the ethno-aul, a crafts master class, a lunch of Kazakh dishes and water on the bus. Souvenirs and additional drinks are paid for separately, as well as horse riding if you want it. There are no hidden extra charges.
This is a group tour departing on Saturdays and Sundays at 09:00, with several people on the bus. If you want it just for your own group, ask on WhatsApp for your date — we will tell you what can be arranged. Options depend on the specific day.
Booking is done via a WhatsApp message; no prepayment is needed — we secure your place right away. Payment is on the day of the trip by a convenient method: Kaspi, card or cash. Cancellation is free; just message us on WhatsApp.
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