Sleep in Yurts
Authentic felt yurts beneath star-filled skies. Wake to the sound of wind across the steppe and the distant call of horses.
Beyond Steppe
Kazakhstan has always been here.
Wild. Ancient. Breathtaking.
We were just never loud enough.
The Idea
A Love Letter to Kazakhstan
My name is Dinara. I was born in the shadow of the mountains outside Almaty, and I grew up watching the world misunderstand my home.
For too long, the only image of Kazakhstan in the global imagination has been a caricature. A joke. A mask that never fit. And every time someone laughed at the word "Borat," I felt the weight of everything they were missing.
They don't know the silence of the steppe at dawn. The sound of hooves on wild grass. The warmth of strangers who treat you like family. The ancient wisdom of people who have lived in harmony with the land for centuries.
Beyond Steppe is my answer. Not a tourist package. Not a performance. A real, immersive invitation to heal and discover what Kazakhstan truly is.
The Experience
What Awaits You
Three to five days of immersive living in the heart of the Kazakh mountains. No itinerary can capture what your soul will remember.
Horse Healing
Guided rides through untamed valleys. These horses are not ridden—they are companions. Let their rhythm heal what words cannot reach.
Nomadic Culture
Drink tea with elders. Share bread baked in earth ovens. Listen to stories passed down through generations of herders and eagle hunters.
Kazakhstan Unseen
The World You Never Knew
Retreat Details
Everything You Need to Know
3–5
Days Immersed
Choose between a 3-day introduction or a 5-day deep immersion into the heart of Kazakh nomadic life.
6–10
Small Groups
Intimate group sizes ensure personal connection—with the land, the horses, and the families who host you.
Seasons
Late spring through early autumn (May–September). Each season paints the steppe in different colors.
What Is Included
- — Accommodation in authentic felt yurts with warm bedding
- — All meals prepared with locally sourced, traditional ingredients
- — Guided horseback riding matched to your experience level
- — Cultural immersion with nomadic families and elders
- — Ground transportation from Almaty to the retreat site
- — 24/7 support from our local team throughout your stay
Pricing
Choose Your Journey
All prices per person. Flights to Almaty are not included. Payment plans available on request.
Early Bird — Save 15%
Steppe Awakening
$1,110
/ person
$1,305
A powerful introduction to the Kazakh steppe. Three days of horse healing, yurt living, and nomadic connection.
- — 3 days / 2 nights in authentic felt yurts
- — 2 guided horseback sessions
- — All traditional meals included
- — Ground transfer from Almaty
- — Tea ceremony with a local family
Early Bird — Save 15%
Tien Shan Deep Dive
$1,836
/ person
$2,160
The full Beyond Steppe experience. Five days deep in the Tien Shan mountains for true transformation.
- — 5 days / 4 nights in authentic felt yurts
- — 4 guided horseback sessions
- — All traditional meals included
- — Ground transfer from Almaty
- — Private eagle hunting demonstration
- — Visit to a remote nomadic family
Exclusive
Early Bird — Save 15%
Berkut Pass
$2,907
/ person
$3,420
Seven days of total immersion. Private guide, exclusive camps, and access to places no standard route reaches.
- — 7 days / 6 nights in authentic felt yurts
- — Private guide throughout the entire journey
- — 6 guided horseback sessions (private)
- — 2 nights at exclusive high-mountain camp
- — Private eagle hunting demonstration
- — Traditional shamanic ceremony
- — All meals, ground transfer, and gear
- — Limited to 4 guests per season
"Kazakhstan has always been here. Wild. Ancient. Breathtaking. We were just never loud enough. That changes now. Come see us."— Dinara, Founder
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