Nur-Sultan golden eagle hunting 2-day experience

Live two days as a Kazakh, mastering horse riding and ancient traditions

A 2-day activity in Nur-Sultan where you live with a Kazakh berkutchi family, watch golden eagle hunts on horseback, and learn the traditional horsemanship and herding practices that shaped Kazakh culture for centuries. The experience includes all meals, an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. Minimum age is 15.

The experience

A golden eagle is not a tool. It is a partner. Over two days with a berkutchi family in Nur-Sultan, you watch how a hunter and bird communicate, how the eagle reads the steppe for prey, and how years of trust between them make a hunt work. You will see this relationship up close, not from a distance, and understand why Kazakhs have hunted this way since golden eagles first guarded cattle herds from predators on the open land.

The days move between the steppe and the saddle. You ride horses as the family does, learning the traditional horsemanship that is still central to Kazakh life. Breakfast, lunch and dinner come from the family kitchen. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you back, so the travel itself does not wear down the two days you have to spend there. Your guide speaks English and travels with you, translating not just words but the details of how the hunt unfolds and what the family explains about their way of life.

This is not a show staged for visitors. You are staying with people who hunt with golden eagles because that is how they live, and the experience is built around their actual day, not a performance schedule. The steppe and the birds set the rhythm.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• hotel pickup and return to Nur-Sultan.
• English-speaking guide for the full two days.
• coffee and tea.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (15 to 60 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Turan Asia

Is this one for you?The two days move at the family's pace, which means early starts and hours in the saddle, so this suits travelers who are comfortable with a full day of riding and outdoor time. If you prefer shorter activities or a more structured schedule, a single-day visit would be a different choice.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I do during the two days with the berkutchi family?

You watch golden eagle hunts from horseback, ride with the family across the steppe, and learn how the hunter and bird work together. Meals and daily life happen at the family's home, so you are present for the routines and relationships that make this way of living work, not just the hunt itself.

Do I need to know how to ride a horse before I book this?

No prior riding experience is required. The family teaches traditional Kazakh horsemanship as part of the two days, and the activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You should be at least 15 years old to participate.

What meals are included, and will the food be familiar?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included and prepared by the family. The meals reflect traditional Kazakh cooking, so expect dishes rooted in the region's herding culture rather than international cuisine.

How do I get to the family's home, and what if I don't have a car?

Hotel pickup in Nur-Sultan is included, and an air-conditioned vehicle brings you to the steppe and back. You do not need to arrange your own transport.

Is this experience safe for someone with back or joint problems?

The activity involves horseback riding and time on the steppe. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. If you have concerns about your fitness for riding or the physical demands, contact the operator before booking.