Almaty: Jeep Private Huns Ethno Village & Issyk Lake Day Tour

7 hours and 30 minutes

Moderate

Experience the culture of Kazakh nomads at Huns Ethno Village, enjoy an exciting horse show, try your hand at archery, savor traditional Kazakh dishes for lunch, and relax by the picturesque Issyk Lake in the Ili Alatau mountains.
At 10:00 AM, hotel pick-up by comfortable jeep or SUV. Drive to Huns Ethno Village takes about 1 hour.

From 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM: cultural program including the traditional “Shashu” ceremony, baursak-making masterclass with tea, introduction to nomadic life, “Besikke Salu” ceremony, equestrian show, and photos with horses (short queues possible).

Buffet lunch with traditional Kazakh dishes, followed by an archery masterclass.

Then transfer to Issyk Lake (about 1 hour). Walk along the shore and optional light trekking. Return to Almaty (about 2 hours). Arrival at the hotel around 7:00 PM.

All entrance fees and activities included — no hidden costs. Feel free to ask your guide to take photos.

Guides speak English, Russian, Chinese, and Spanish — please indicate your preferred language when booking. Customized tours across Kazakhstan available upon request.
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Private transportation
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Traditional Kazakh ceremonies
Cooking masterclass
Horse-riding show
Scenic journey to Issyk Lake
Exclusions
  • Food & drinks
  • WiFi
Bottled water
Dinner
WiFi on board
Personal expenses
Please note
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not stroller accessible
    • Not suitable for pets
    • No public transportation nearby
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not recommended for people with back problems
    • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
    • The day before your tour begins, our team will reach out to provide you with all the necessary details about your guide, including their name and contact information, as well as the car assigned for your transfer, including its license plate number. A comfortable jeep or SUV will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off back at your hotel.
    What to bring