Full Nomadic Immersion: Yurt Retreat, Horseback Ride & Traditional Feast
MORN. THE ESSENTIAL TRAVEL · SECTOR 01

Full Nomadic Immersion: Yurt Retreat, Horseback Ride & Traditional Feast

Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Group Size
3–6 guests · Private group
Difficulty
BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
Season
YEAR-ROUND
Total Riding
~3h
200,000 ₸ (~$415) / group Exactly 0% markup.
The Journey

AUYL Restaurant

MORN Local Tip: The camp is located just minutes away from the internationally acclaimed neo-nomadic restaurant AUYL. It’s a perfect spot for an exceptional lunch after your check-out at 11:00. Guests must book their own table in advance here: https://abr.kz/en/restaurant/auyl

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Day by Day

Expedition Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrival, Horseback Ride & Traditional Feast

⏱ ~3 hrs saddle
  1. Meeting point: Kimassar Gorge Yurt Camp (near Medeo). Self-arrival by taxi; Yandex Taxi takes approximately 25 minutes from central Almaty. Check-in at the private yurt.
  2. 3-hour guided horseback ride through scenic pine groves in Kimassar Gorge
  3. Traditional Kazakh feast in the yurt
  4. Open-air cinema, campfire, traditional archery, and outdoor shisha
DAY 2

Morning Breakfast & Check-out

  1. Breakfast in the yurt
  2. Check-out from the yurt camp
Transparency

What's Included & Packing Checklist

Included in Price

  • Private yurt accommodation for group of 3–6 guests (heated in winter)
  • 3-hour horseback ride in Kimassar Gorge with horse rental
  • Accompaniment by local horsemen on the trail
  • Traditional Kazakh dinner feast (Beshbarmak or Kuyrdak)
  • Morning breakfast at the camp
  • Open-air cinema screening under the stars
  • Traditional archery activity
  • Evening campfire gathering
  • Outdoor shisha session

Not Included

  • Taxi transfer to Kimassar Gorge and return to city
  • Certified English-speaking guide (hosts speak Russian and Kazakh)
  • Lunch at AUYL restaurant (optional, post-checkout, self-paid)
Rates

Group Tiers & Transparent Pricing

Exactly 0% markup. You pay the organizers directly, with no agency commissions or hidden markups.

Fixed total price for the whole group.

3–6 Guests
200,000 ₸ / group
(≈ $415)
50% deposit required upon request confirmation
Peace of Mind

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation terms are not published. Please clarify when submitting request.

Local Accompaniment

Local Hosts & On-Site Team

Hosted by local Kazakh horsemen and camp caretakers. The horsemen grew up in the saddle. Communication on site is in Russian and Kazakh. English is not spoken on site; English digital safety briefing is provided by MORN prior to departure.

Languages on site: Russian, Kazakh
English spoken on site: No
Digital briefing: English