Top Kazakhstan Spas

Two days, one night on Taiburyldyn Shabysy Ranch. Ride along rivers steppe lakes, visit a historic mausoleum on horseback, eat traditional Kazakh meals cooked here, and wake up to the sound of horses. This tour is for you if already saw Bayterek Tower and you'd rather spend the rest of your time on a horse than in a hotel. You want to eat delicious homemade food, ride terrain that goes on further than you can see, and end your evenings in a sauna. Beginners welcome. Non-riders too.

Most day tours from Astana show you the city. This one takes you to Taiburyldyn Shabysy Ranch, a working horse ranch build around three horse breeds, a kitchen that produces three meals a day from scratch, and a private sauna on the property. You'll ride in the morning along the river, eat a traditional Kazakh meal at the ranch, then ride out in the afternoon to the mausoleum of Kabanbai Batyr, dedicated to Kazakhstan's most significant historical heroes, and one most visitors never reach. Entry to the inside is included, and your guide will tell you exactly who Kabanbai was and why the country cherishes his deeds. The sauna is already warm by the time you're back. Dinner at the ranch in the evening before the return to Astana. Beginners welcome. Non-riders too.