Alma-Arasan Gorge Day Trip with Falconry Show from Almaty

4.5 4 reviews8 hoursPrivate tourEasyStandard comfortby Treeple

One-day tour from Almaty: Sunkar Falconry Center show and a walk through Alma-Arasan Gorge. Transport, guide, eco fees and show tickets included.

A short but full program in the foothills just outside Almaty. The day begins at Sunkar Falconry Center, where trained golden eagles and other birds of prey fly in a daily show, and continues in Alma-Arasan Gorge with its thermal springs and pine-scented air. An experienced guide and comfortable transport accompany you all day, with tickets and eco fees included. The tour runs year-round; in winter, expect snow on the gorge trails and dress warmly. Groups can be kept small, and a private format is available on request. The route follows the pace of the group.

Highlights

  • Alma-Arasan Gorge with mineral-water hot springs
  • Daily falconry show at Sunkar Falconry Center, where a golden eagle returns to the glove
  • The full day is spent on the route; the evening remains free
  • A close look at falconry, the traditional nomadic hunting with golden eagles

Itinerary

Alma Arasan
Day 1

Sunkar falconry show and Alma-Arasan Gorge

The day starts at Sunkar Falconry Center, on the road to the gorge. In the show, a golden eagle takes off from the glove and returns precisely to the ring, bringing the ancient nomadic art of hunting with birds to life. After the show, the road continues to Alma-Arasan Gorge for a walk along a mountain stream, with trails past small cascades under a pine canopy and a mineral thermal spring. The way back to Almaty takes less than an hour.

Want to change a day? The guide adapts the pace and stops to your group.Ask the guide →

What’s included

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
Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts — full refund. After that — according to the operator's rules.

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Practical info

Good to know

Meeting place
You choose the meeting point: address, hotel, or airport in Almaty, to be agreed upon at booking
Suitable for
Suitable for everyone: families, senior travelers, couples, groups of friends, solo travelers

What to bring

  • 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

Safety notes

Please follow the guide's instructions, check the weather forecast before departure, and bring appropriate clothing and footwear.

Available year-round
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from $210/ person