★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
Ethnographic tour · Private
Hunting with a golden eagle and horse riding
5 · 23 reviews
Feel like a true nomad: eagle hunting in the foothills of the Zailiysky Alatau and horseback riding through scenic gorges. A tour from Almaty with immersion in Kazakh traditions.
WhenDaily, time upon request
Duration7 h
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $111/person
Program
Eagle hunting and horse riding tour schedule by hour
07:30
Departure from Almaty
Gathering at Republic Square, transfer to the Berkuty tract (60 km).
08:30
Arrival and breakfast
Arrival at a shepherd's camp, meet the hosts, breakfast with baursaks and tea.
09:00
Eagle master class
Story about the berkutchi, you can hold the bird on your hand, photos.
10:00
Eagle hunting
Hunting demonstration: the eagle tracks and catches prey (simulation).
11:30
Horseback riding
Riding across the steppe and hills (1 hour, calm horses).
13:00
Lunch
Kazakh lunch: beshbarmak, kumis, flatbreads.
14:30
Return to Almaty
Transfer to hotel or meeting point.
What's included
What is included in the eagle hunting tour
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Transfer from Almaty and back in a comfortable car
- Services of a guide-berkutchi
- Eagle master class
- Horseback riding (1 hour)
- Breakfast and lunch (national cuisine)
- Photo with the eagle
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra drinks)
- Accident insurance
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable closed shoes
- Warm jacket (cool in the morning and evening)
- Hat and sunscreen
- Water bottle (1 L)
- Camera or phone
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
Instructor, ski tours
Reviews
Reviews about eagle hunting
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Lyazzat G.
Our website ·
★★★★★Great vacation! The eagles and horses were amazing. The guide helped.
Ruslan T.
Our website ·
★★★★★I wanted to feel the spirit of my ancestors and chose this tour. I wasn't mistaken. The guide is very friendly. We went with my brother, he had long dreamed of seeing an eagle up close. First we were met at the shepherd's camp, treated to baursaks and tea. Then there was a master class: the eagle sat on the arm, huge and impressive. The horseback ride through the hills is a separate pleasure, the horses are obedient. Lunch with beshbarmak and kumys added flavor. We got a bit tired by evening, but there are plenty of impressions. I recommend it to everyone who wants to touch nomadic culture.
Dauren E.
Our website ·
★★★★★Unforgettable day! The tradition of hunting with a golden eagle amazed me. The guide steered us well. My wife and I had been looking for a tour like this for a long time. In the morning at the shepherds' camp we drank tea with baursaks, then I held the eagle on my arm — heavy, but the impression is amazing. I also liked the horse ride in the steppe, the horses are calm.
Anuar B.
Google ·
★★★★★Very good! The eagle hunters' show is amazing. The horses are calm. We went with our family, the kids liked it too. For breakfast they gave baursaks and tea, delicious. There was a chance to hold the eagle on the arm, the bird is very beautiful. Then we rode horses in the steppe, nature is wonderful. For lunch there was beshbarmak and kumys, we ate our fill. Organization is good, the guide told us a lot. We got a bit carsick, but it didn't spoil the mood. I recommend it to everyone!
Sergey D.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Hunting with an eagle is intense. The bird is a real predator. The eagle hunter guide told a lot about training. My friends and I had long been looking for something unusual, and this tour turned out to be perfect. First there was breakfast at the camp, we tried kumys and flatbreads. Then they showed how the eagle dives at prey — it takes your breath away! We also rode horses, they are calm, even a beginner can handle it. Lunch with beshbarmak was very filling. Everything is organized clearly, despite the winter weather. Only positive emotions remained.
Nurlan A.
Our website ·
★★★★★We went with kids, they really enjoyed it. It took longer than expected time-wise, but that was a plus.
Aleksey K.
Google ·
★★★★★Everything was good. The only thing—the mountain road made me a bit dizzy, but we're used to it.
Elena K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★A golden eagle above your head — that's wow! Thanks to the guide for helping with the choice of equipment. We came with friends spontaneously, wanted something unusual. I liked the master class: you can hold the bird, it's heavy and beautiful. Then we rode horses over the hills, the views are stunning.
Aigul K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Delight! A golden eagle flew right above my head, it took my breath away. My brother and I had long dreamed of watching hunting with a bird. Lunch with kumis and flatbreads added flavor. We got a bit tired by the evening, but it was worth it.
Larisa P.
Our website ·
★★★★★Vse proshlo otlichno. Organizaciya na vysote. Gid molodec.
Zhanna T.
Our website ·
★★★★★I had long wanted to try horseback riding, and when I saw this tour, I realized it was just what I needed. We went with my wife, she also loves nature. The horseback ride through the steppe and hills was great, the horses are calm. But it's worth it, the view from the hills is unreal. I also remember the eagle master class: you can hold the bird on your arm, it's heavy and very beautiful. The food was delicious, especially the baursaks with tea. The guide told a lot about traditions. I got a bit carsick on the road, but that's minor. I recommend it to everyone!
Marat D.
Our website ·
★★★★★Amazing! The sight of the golden eagle riders is unforgettable.
Bakhytzhan S.
Our website ·
★★★★★Horseback riding across the steppe was unforgettable. You feel like a nomad. Only the saddle was a bit hard.
Ivan G.
Our website ·
★★★★★We rode horses across the steppe, but it didn't spoil the impression. The golden eagle is a powerful bird.
Anna V.
Our website ·
★★★★★They got in touch on time and explained everything. The bird is beautiful. I recommend it to everyone.
Andrey B.
Our website ·
★★★★★Everything is super. The guide coordinated the group perfectly. The eagle is a beauty. We went with our family, the kids are delighted. It started with a transfer from the city, then we arrived at the camp, where we were met with tea and baursaks. The eagle master class — you can hold the bird, take photos. Then there was a horseback ride through the hills, the horses are obedient. Lunch with beshbarmak and kumys was very good. The weather was excellent, the views are stunning. We got a bit tired, but the impressions were the best. Thanks for the organization!
Aliya N.
Our website ·
★★★★★Wonderful day! The horses are well-groomed, the nature is gorgeous. Thanks to the guide for the company. We took the tour with the whole family, the children were delighted with the golden eagle. In the morning we were met at the camp with tea and baursaks, then there was a horse ride in the steppe. Everything went calmly and warmly.
Maxim K.
Our website ·
★★★★★Loved everything: organization, food, nature. Only had to wait for the horses to be saddled.
Tatyana M.
2GIS ·
★★★★★For a long time I couldn't decide on a horse ride but it was worth it. The horses are gentle, the instructor is attentive. My sister persuaded me to go together, we had long wanted to see a golden eagle up close. The bird is huge, when it sat on my arm — goosebumps. I also remember lunch with beshbarmak, very tasty and filling.
Dmitry F.
Google ·
★★★★★Ochen interesno uznal mnogo o tradiciyah. Kony laskovye. Dinaru otdelno blagodaryu.
Ksenia P.
Our website ·
★★★★★The horseback ride was the highlight of the tour. The views were incredible. Just don't forget sunscreen because the sun is blazing.
Vladimir Kh.
Our website ·
★★★★★Perviy raz na ohote s berkutom. Mne ochen ponravilos. Rekomenduyu.
Gulnara R.
Yandex ·
★★★★★It takes your breath away when the golden eagle dives. I never thought I'd see that. The guide is a great storyteller.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the eagle hunting tour
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 questionYou will need closed, comfortable shoes, as you will spend part of the day on your feet and in the saddle. It is cool in the foothills in the morning and evening, so a warm jacket, a hat and sunscreen will come in handy. Also bring a bottle of water and a phone or camera — there will be plenty to photograph.
The day is not too packed: travel by car, a short walking part, and the horse ride lasts an hour and the horses are calm. Children and older people are usually comfortable, but each person decides for themselves whether to get in the saddle. If anyone in your group has health considerations, message us on WhatsApp — we will tell you how everything will go in your particular case.
The whole trip takes about 7 hours: we start at 07:30, head back after lunch at 14:30, and it's about 60 km to Almaty, so you'll be in the city at around 15:30. The transfer drops you at your hotel or the meeting point, so the exact time depends on the address — we'll confirm it for your date on WhatsApp.
Meet at 07:30 at Republic Square in Almaty, from there we drive to the shepherd's camp in the Berkuty tract. The tour is private, so we will agree the details for your address and time via WhatsApp message.
The price already includes the road from Almaty and back, the work of the eagle hunter guide, a master class with the bird, an hour of horse riding, breakfast and lunch with national dishes, and a photo with the golden eagle. Only personal expenses are paid separately — souvenirs and additional drinks, as well as accident insurance, if you wish to arrange it.
Booking is without prepayment: just message us on WhatsApp and choose a convenient day, departures are daily. Payment is on the day of the trip — Kaspi, card or cash. If your plans change, cancellation is free.
