Tour of the Alatau gorges: Alma-Arasan, Ayusai, Oi-Qaragai [Alma-Arasan + Sunkar Falconry Center] · 1 day
8 hours · standard · You choose the meeting point: address, hotel, or airport in Almaty, to be agreed upon at booking
8h · From 235 $
One-day tour from Almaty: Alma-Arasan. Included: transport and guide, eco fees, falcon show.
- Free cancellation within 24 hours
- Pay after confirmation
$235From / per person
Itinerary
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A short but full program for getting acquainted with the Kazakh world 70 km from Almaty. The itinerary includes Alma-Arasan Gorge with thermal springs and pine-scented air, and Sunkar Falconry Center with a daily show of golden eagles and birds of prey. A special highlight is the famous golden eagle show at Sunkar Falconry Center. The whole day is accompanied by an experienced guide in comfortable transport, with tickets and eco fees included. The program is equally good for a first visit or a return trip. The best time is from May to October, when the roads are open and the landscapes are at their best. Small groups and a private format are available on request. The route is adapted to the group’s pace.
Tour Highlights
The meeting place
You choose the meeting point: address, hotel, or airport in Almaty, to be agreed upon at booking
Highlights
- Alma-Arasan Gorge with mineral-water hot springs
- Daily bird of prey show at the Sunkar center — the only one in Kazakhstan
- The full day is spent on the route; the evening remains free
- An introduction to Kazakh nomadic culture — yurts, food, traditions, falconry
- Transfers and all road transport are included in the price
- An experienced guide accompanies you throughout the tour
- Photo stops and scenic viewpoints are built into the schedule
- No shared groups: the program runs individually for you
Worth taking
- ✔ID card or passport
- ✔Comfortable shoes for walking and light trekking
- ✔Sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses, and a hat
- ✔Warm jacket or fleece — it is cool in the mountains even in summer
- ✔Light raincoat or waterproof jacket in case of mountain precipitation
- ✔Water bottle (to refill in villages and hotels) and a light snack for the road
- ✔Cash (cards are not accepted everywhere, especially in villages and national parks)
- ✔Power bank and camera or phone for photos
- ✔Swimsuit and slippers — for the hot springs
- ✔Clothing for the season: in summer — light and breathable, in autumn and spring — layers, in winter — a down jacket and warm boots
Why this tour
Easy for any level
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Small groups
Complexity
Easy level
Private tour
Suitable for
- ✔Suitable for everyone: families, senior travelers, couples, groups of friends, solo travelers
Itinerary
The Alatau gorges: Alma-Arasan, falcon show
A walk through Alma-Arasan Gorge with a mineral thermal spring, a mountain stream, and trails along the cascades under a pine canopy. In the first half of the day, the famous falconry show at Sunkar Falconry Center takes place, the only regular show of its kind in Kazakhstan. A golden eagle takes off from the glove and returns precisely to the circle, bringing to life the ancient art of nomadic hunting.
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the tour starts — full refund. After that — according to the operator's rules.
What's Included
- Transport along the entire route
- Professional guide services
- All eco-fees and entrance tickets to national parks and protected natural areas
- Falconry show tickets at Sunkar Falconry Center
Paid separately:
- Meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners)
- Entertainment and additional activities outside the main program
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Safety notes
Please follow the guide's instructions, check the weather forecast before departure, and bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
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