Astana: Burabay Nature, Wine, Cheese, and Horseback Ride

Akmola Province, Kazakhstan



Experience an authentic journey to Burabay! Enjoy fresh baursaks, visit a maral farm, taste local cheese and wine, savor lunch, and ride horseback through stunning forests and mountains.

Experience a full-day guided tour from Astana to Burabay with maral feeding, cheese tasting, horseback riding, and local cuisine.

Highlights

  • Feed marals and learn about their cultural and ecological role in Kazakhstan.
  • Visit Kazakhstan’s only cheese cellar to taste local cheeses and wines.
  • Horseback ride through Burabay’s forests and mountains with scenic views.

Description

Your tour begins with a comfortable pickup in Astana followed by a scenic two-hour drive to Burabay. During the journey, enjoy freshly made baursaks, traditional Kazakh snacks, paired with tea or coffee. Snacks, drinks, and round-trip transportation are included.

At Burabay, visit a maral farm where you can feed marals and learn about their significance in Kazakh culture and the local ecosystem. This peaceful experience offers a direct connection to nature and tradition.

Next, explore Kazakhstan’s only cheese cellar where you will sample a variety of cheeses paired with local wines. Meet a renowned cheesemaker at the nearby cheese factory and discover the artisanal techniques behind these exceptional products.

Recharge with a hearty lunch featuring local flavors to prepare for the afternoon adventure.

Conclude the day with a horseback ride through Burabay’s forests and mountain trails, offering panoramic views and a memorable nature experience.

All activities, meals, snacks, and transportation are included with no hidden fees, allowing you to relax and enjoy an authentic all-inclusive tour.

Includes

  • Full countryside experience program
  • Round-trip transfer
  • Food and drinks
  • Exclusive visits to local farms and family homes
  • Tasting of farm-made dairy and seasonal products
  • Lunch
  • Horseback riding experience
  • Maral farm visit
  • All planned activities and cultural demonstrations

Excludes

  • Personal expenses or purchases outside the planned activities

Cancellation policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

To get the most from this tour, wear comfortable clothing and shoes for horseback riding and bring a camera for landscape views. Morning departures are recommended for the best light and cooler temperatures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes round-trip transportation from Astana, snacks like baursaks with tea or coffee, visits to a maral farm, Kazakhstan's only cheese cellar for tastings, and a horseback ride through Burabay's forests and mountains.
The horseback ride takes place through the forests and mountains of Burabay National Park in Kazakhstan.
Yes, the tour includes a visit to Kazakhstan’s only cheese cellar where you can taste local cheeses and wines.
Marals are a species of deer native to Kazakhstan, important culturally and ecologically, and you can feed them at the maral farm during the tour.
The drive from Astana to Burabay takes approximately two hours.
No prior horseback riding experience is necessary; the tour provides guidance for riding through Burabay's landscapes.
Yes, traditional snacks like baursaks along with tea or coffee are included in the tour.
The best time to visit depends on personal preference; check the tour website for current availability and seasonal conditions in Kazakhstan.
You can find current hours and availability details on the official tour website or booking platform.
The tour is a full-day experience, including transportation time to and from Burabay and all scheduled activities.

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