Starlight Nomadic Duo: Yurt Retreat & Horseback Ride
MORN. THE ESSENTIAL TRAVEL · SECTOR 01

Starlight Nomadic Duo: Yurt Retreat & Horseback Ride

Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Group Size
1–2 guests · Private group
Difficulty
BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
Season
YEAR-ROUND
Total Riding
~3h
80,000 ₸ (~$170) / group Exactly 0% markup.
The Journey

Designed specifically for couples or two close friends.

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

Day by Day

Expedition Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrival, Horseback Ride & Evening Under the Stars

⏱ ~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 cozy yurt.
  2. 3-hour guided horseback ride through scenic pine trails in Kimassar Gorge
DAY 2

Morning Breakfast & Check-out

  1. Morning breakfast included at the camp
  2. Check-out from the yurt camp
Transparency

What's Included & Packing Checklist

Included in Price

  • Private traditional yurt accommodation for up to 2 guests
  • 3-hour guided horseback ride in Kimassar Gorge with horse rental
  • Accompaniment by local horsemen on the trail
  • Morning breakfast at the camp at 09:00
  • Open-air cinema screening under the stars
  • Evening campfire gathering
  • Traditional archery activity
  • Outdoor shisha session
  • Mountain herbal tea

Not Included

  • Dinner is not included (guests may bring their own dinner or pre-order with the host for an extra fee)
  • 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.

1–2 Guests
80,000 ₸ / group
(≈ $170)
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