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KAZAKHSTAN
Equestrian Photo Tour with Photographer
Anna Ontikova
September 3–9, 2025
7 days / 6 nights in Kazakhstan
UNFORGETTABLE HORSEBACK ADVENTURE
This tour is a unique blend of striking photo sessions with professional photographer Anna Ontikova and a true three-day horseback trek through the breathtaking landscapes of Kazakhstan.
Tour highlights:
Immerse yourself in the spirit of nomadic culture and feel the true freedom of the open steppe.
Expect genuine emotions, majestic landscapes, and unforgettable photo and video memories that will last a lifetime.
7 days / 6 nights in Kazakhstan
UNFORGETTABLE HORSEBACK ADVENTURE
This tour is a unique blend of striking photo sessions with professional photographer Anna Ontikova and a true three-day horseback trek through the breathtaking landscapes of Kazakhstan.
Tour highlights:
– Photo sessions with horses in traditional Kazakh costumes and with golden eagles (berkuts)
– Dynamic galloping shots captured by drone — both during the trek and on designated photo days
– Horseback trek to the Zhaylyau Plateau (approx. 30 km per day)
– Travel light: all luggage is transported by a support vehicle
– A day with horses at Kapchagay Reservoir
– Accommodation in traditional yurts
– Delicious national cuisine, all-inclusive
– Small group — up to 8 participants for a cozy atmosphere, personal attention, and a tailored experience
Immerse yourself in the spirit of nomadic culture and feel the true freedom of the open steppe.
Expect genuine emotions, majestic landscapes, and unforgettable photo and video memories that will last a lifetime.
This trip is suitable for riders from an intermediate to an advanced level
Trip Price:
€1650
A 50% prepayment is required to secure your spot in the tour.
€1650
A 50% prepayment is required to secure your spot in the tour.
The price is per person and includes all services listed in the itinerary.
Tilda Publishing
Accommodation
Accommodation & Living
During non-trekking days (4 nights):
Guests will stay at a comfortable base camp, featuring traditional yurts equipped with all necessary amenities. The site features a sauna, swimming pool, and relaxation pavilions. Each yurt accommodates two people.
During the trek (2 nights):
Accommodation is also in traditional yurts, with access to a sauna, hot tub, and a communal yurt for meals and group gatherings. Double and triple occupancy options are available.
Double occupancy means two people per yurt, with either two single beds or one double bed.
Please note that individual accommodation is nearly impossible for this tour due to the limited number of yurts.
During non-trekking days (4 nights):
Guests will stay at a comfortable base camp, featuring traditional yurts equipped with all necessary amenities. The site features a sauna, swimming pool, and relaxation pavilions. Each yurt accommodates two people.
During the trek (2 nights):
Accommodation is also in traditional yurts, with access to a sauna, hot tub, and a communal yurt for meals and group gatherings. Double and triple occupancy options are available.
Double occupancy means two people per yurt, with either two single beds or one double bed.
Please note that individual accommodation is nearly impossible for this tour due to the limited number of yurts.
Tilda Publishing
What’s Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off in Almaty
- All transfers by vehicle according to the tour program
- Accommodation in traditional yurts
- Three meals a day (except breakfast on the first day)
- Three-day horseback trek (approximately 30 km per day in the saddle)
- Two professional photoshoots with horses by photographer Anna Ontikova (30 minutes each):
- With golden eagles (berkuts) in traditional Kazakh costumes
- At a scenic reservoir location
- Rental of unique traditional Kazakh costumes
- Dresses from the photographer’s collection for the photo sessions
- 12 professionally edited photos and all color-corrected raw images (delivered within 1–1.5 months after the tour)
- Drone video filming during the tour
- Phone-based photo and video capture throughout the journey
- 24/7 guidance and support from the tour leader
Trip Price:
€1650
A 50% prepayment is required to secure your spot in the tour.
€1650
A 50% prepayment is required to secure your spot in the tour.
The price is per person and includes all services listed in the itinerary.
Tilda Publishing
What’s Not Included
- Flights to and from Almaty
- Breakfast on the first day (in a city café)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Medical travel insurance
- Any additional personal expenses during the tour
- Visa to Kazakhstan (if required for your country)
Tilda Publishing
Who's leading this trip
Hello! My name is Oksana, and I am the founder and driving force behind IGOGO TRIP. During this journey to Kazakhstan, I will be your guide.
I will greet you at the airport with an easy-to-spot sign and accompany you throughout the tour, looking after your comfort and addressing any questions or concerns. I’ll also capture the best moments of your trip on my phone and camera so you can treasure the most vivid memories of this adventure.
Once the program concludes, I will see you off at the airport, ensuring you leave with a positive experience and unforgettable impressions of your vacation.
I will greet you at the airport with an easy-to-spot sign and accompany you throughout the tour, looking after your comfort and addressing any questions or concerns. I’ll also capture the best moments of your trip on my phone and camera so you can treasure the most vivid memories of this adventure.
Once the program concludes, I will see you off at the airport, ensuring you leave with a positive experience and unforgettable impressions of your vacation.
Tilda Publishing
Program
Day 1
Welcome to Kazakhstan
Morning arrival in Almaty.
We greet the group at the airport and head to a local café for breakfast in the city (not included in the price). This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with each other before the journey begins.
After breakfast, we visit a Costume rental studio, where we’ll select traditional outfits for the upcoming photo sessions.
Next, we transfer to our accommodation base, where you can rest and enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, you’ll get to know the horses more closely and meet the owner of the base, Muslim. He will share insights about their temperament and the local traditions of horse care.
Then we set out on a short horseback ride around the area (1–2 hours) to get a feel for the horses before the trek.
In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner and relax after a day full of new experiences.
Morning arrival in Almaty.
We greet the group at the airport and head to a local café for breakfast in the city (not included in the price). This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with each other before the journey begins.
After breakfast, we visit a Costume rental studio, where we’ll select traditional outfits for the upcoming photo sessions.
Next, we transfer to our accommodation base, where you can rest and enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, you’ll get to know the horses more closely and meet the owner of the base, Muslim. He will share insights about their temperament and the local traditions of horse care.
Then we set out on a short horseback ride around the area (1–2 hours) to get a feel for the horses before the trek.
In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner and relax after a day full of new experiences.
Day 2
Beginning of the Horseback Journey
After breakfast, we pack our essentials for the trek, loading them into the support vehicle, while the rest of our luggage remains safely at the base.
We set out on our horseback adventure. The route takes us through scenic fields with breathtaking mountain views.
Along the way, we pass by nomadic yurts, herds of sheep, and free-roaming horse
bands, fully immersing ourselves in the authentic spirit of Kazakhstan.
Whenever the terrain allows, we will pick up the pace, riding at a trot and gallop.
By early afternoon, we arrive at the base, where a delicious lunch awaits us.
After a short rest, the group can choose to:
Tonight, we stay in traditional yurts, making this experience even more authentic.
After breakfast, we pack our essentials for the trek, loading them into the support vehicle, while the rest of our luggage remains safely at the base.
We set out on our horseback adventure. The route takes us through scenic fields with breathtaking mountain views.
Along the way, we pass by nomadic yurts, herds of sheep, and free-roaming horse
bands, fully immersing ourselves in the authentic spirit of Kazakhstan.
Whenever the terrain allows, we will pick up the pace, riding at a trot and gallop.
By early afternoon, we arrive at the base, where a delicious lunch awaits us.
After a short rest, the group can choose to:
- Go for another horseback ride to explore the surrounding landscapes
- Stay at the base and relax, with the option to try archery
Tonight, we stay in traditional yurts, making this experience even more authentic.
Day 3
High into the Mountains – Zhaylyau Plateau
After breakfast, we saddle the horses and set off on our next adventure.
Our route takes us up to Zhaylyau Plateau
(2,300–2,600 m), where we are rewarded with breathtaking views of the spring mountains. As we ascend, the air becomes crisper and fresher, adding to the sense of wilderness and freedom.
Once we reach the open plateau, we will have the opportunity to launch a drone and capture incredible aerial footage of galloping horses against the stunning mountain backdrop.
Throughout the journey, we take breaks to enjoy snacks with hot tea and coffee, making time to appreciate the beauty of Kazakhstan’s untouched nature fully.
By evening, we return to the base, where a warm dinner awaits us.
Those who wish can once again relax in the sauna (banya) or unwind with a movie before a well-earned night’s rest.
After breakfast, we saddle the horses and set off on our next adventure.
Our route takes us up to Zhaylyau Plateau
(2,300–2,600 m), where we are rewarded with breathtaking views of the spring mountains. As we ascend, the air becomes crisper and fresher, adding to the sense of wilderness and freedom.
Once we reach the open plateau, we will have the opportunity to launch a drone and capture incredible aerial footage of galloping horses against the stunning mountain backdrop.
Throughout the journey, we take breaks to enjoy snacks with hot tea and coffee, making time to appreciate the beauty of Kazakhstan’s untouched nature fully.
By evening, we return to the base, where a warm dinner awaits us.
Those who wish can once again relax in the sauna (banya) or unwind with a movie before a well-earned night’s rest.
Day 4
Return and Rest Before the Photoshoot
After breakfast, we pack our belongings and begin our journey back to the base.
Along the way, we once again pass by nomadic shepherds, herds of horses, and the endless open landscapes of Kazakhstan.
Whenever the terrain allows, we will pick up the pace, riding at a trot and gallop, feeling the freedom of the steppe one last time before returning.
Upon arrival, we settle back at the base and enjoy a warm and hearty dinner in great company.
This evening is all about rest and relaxation, as we prepare for one of the most spectacular days of the tour.
After breakfast, we pack our belongings and begin our journey back to the base.
Along the way, we once again pass by nomadic shepherds, herds of horses, and the endless open landscapes of Kazakhstan.
Whenever the terrain allows, we will pick up the pace, riding at a trot and gallop, feeling the freedom of the steppe one last time before returning.
Upon arrival, we settle back at the base and enjoy a warm and hearty dinner in great company.
This evening is all about rest and relaxation, as we prepare for one of the most spectacular days of the tour.
Day 5
Photoshoot with Golden Eagles
Morning
A slow, peaceful breakfast and some time to unwind by the pool after several active days in the saddle. This is your moment to relax and recharge before the evening shoot.
Afternoon
We’ll have lunch at the base, followed by free time to prepare for the shoot: girls can do their hair and makeup, and try on traditional Kazakh costumes. Everything is set to make you feel like the heroine of an Eastern legend.
Toward Sunset
One of the most striking photoshoots of the tour begins:
– A golden eagle photoshoot in traditional costumes, captured by professional photographer Anna Ontikova
– Video filming on both phone and drone
– For the boldest riders: galloping with an eagle on your arm, filmed from a moving car riding alongside
Evening
After the shoot, we’ll enjoy dinner and rest. Another remarkable day awaits us tomorrow.
Morning
A slow, peaceful breakfast and some time to unwind by the pool after several active days in the saddle. This is your moment to relax and recharge before the evening shoot.
Afternoon
We’ll have lunch at the base, followed by free time to prepare for the shoot: girls can do their hair and makeup, and try on traditional Kazakh costumes. Everything is set to make you feel like the heroine of an Eastern legend.
Toward Sunset
One of the most striking photoshoots of the tour begins:
– A golden eagle photoshoot in traditional costumes, captured by professional photographer Anna Ontikova
– Video filming on both phone and drone
– For the boldest riders: galloping with an eagle on your arm, filmed from a moving car riding alongside
Evening
After the shoot, we’ll enjoy dinner and rest. Another remarkable day awaits us tomorrow.
Day 6
A Day at the Kapchagay Reservoir
Early Morning
We depart from the base and head to Kapchagay Reservoir — one of the most scenic locations in the region. The horses will be transported in advance by horse truck and will be waiting for us upon arrival.
Throughout the Day
We’ll spend a full day on the shore of the reservoir, with a rich program ahead:
– Photoshoot with horses by Anna Ontikova
– Waterfront shooting in a location as stunning as a seaside landscape
– Galloping along the water’s edge, with dynamic shots for each participant
– Dynamic individual and group video footage, captured by drone and phone
There will be breaks for breakfast, lunch, and light snacks, all served on-site for your comfort.
After Sunset
We return to the base, where a delicious dinner and well-earned rest await after one of the most action-packed and visually spectacular days of the tour.
Early Morning
We depart from the base and head to Kapchagay Reservoir — one of the most scenic locations in the region. The horses will be transported in advance by horse truck and will be waiting for us upon arrival.
Throughout the Day
We’ll spend a full day on the shore of the reservoir, with a rich program ahead:
– Photoshoot with horses by Anna Ontikova
– Waterfront shooting in a location as stunning as a seaside landscape
– Galloping along the water’s edge, with dynamic shots for each participant
– Dynamic individual and group video footage, captured by drone and phone
There will be breaks for breakfast, lunch, and light snacks, all served on-site for your comfort.
After Sunset
We return to the base, where a delicious dinner and well-earned rest await after one of the most action-packed and visually spectacular days of the tour.
Day 7
Until We Meet Again!
After breakfast, we escort the group to the airport, bidding farewell to the incredible journey we've shared.
This was more than just a tour—it was an immersion into the rich traditions of Kazakhstan and the grandeur of its landscapes.
The memories, emotions, and stunning photographs from this adventure will stay with you for a long time. Until we meet again on future journeys!
If you wish to continue exploring Kazakhstan, please let us know. We will be happy to connect you with the best local guides who can offer other non-equestrian travel experiences in this beautiful country.
After breakfast, we escort the group to the airport, bidding farewell to the incredible journey we've shared.
This was more than just a tour—it was an immersion into the rich traditions of Kazakhstan and the grandeur of its landscapes.
The memories, emotions, and stunning photographs from this adventure will stay with you for a long time. Until we meet again on future journeys!
If you wish to continue exploring Kazakhstan, please let us know. We will be happy to connect you with the best local guides who can offer other non-equestrian travel experiences in this beautiful country.
** Not a public offer. The tour program may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, group preferences, and national holidays. However, we guarantee an equivalent replacement if necessary.
Trip Price:
€1650
A 50% prepayment is required to secure your spot in the tour.
€1650
A 50% prepayment is required to secure your spot in the tour.
The price is per person and includes all services listed in the itinerary.
Tilda Publishing
Portfolio of Equestrian Photographer
Anna Ontikova
Anna Ontikova
What to Bring on Your Trip
- Small sports backpack or waist pack for your phone and personal belongings
- Stretchy, closed-bottom pants (leggings, breeches) — preferably multiple pairs in case of bad weather
- Riding-appropriate tops that don’t restrict movement — preferably several sets in case of bad weather
- Warm layers and rain gear: a windproof or waterproof jacket, hoodie, warm sweater, thermal underwear (optional)
- Closed-toe shoes without thick platforms (sneakers, trainers, boots) for horseback riding — again, multiple pairs recommended for bad weather
- Personal riding chaps and helmet (optional)
- Headwear: a warm hat plus a cap or sun hat
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (SPF 50), insect and tick repellent
- Extra outfits and accessories for photo sessions
- Every day clothing, sleepwear, and a small towel
- Socks and extra socks
- Personal first-aid kit
- Portable charger
Questions & Answers
Absolutely!
During the horseback trek, you’ll meet new people who share your interests. In fact, most of our tour participants become friends and stay in close contact after returning. Some have even started businesses together!
During the horseback trek, you’ll meet new people who share your interests. In fact, most of our tour participants become friends and stay in close contact after returning. Some have even started businesses together!
This tour is designed for confident riders and does not require exceptional physical fitness. However, it’s important to note that during the horseback journey, you will spend several hours in the saddle, including riding at faster gaits.
To participate, you should be able to:
To participate, you should be able to:
- Confidently control a horse at all gaits (walk, trot, and gallop).
- Feel stable and comfortable in the saddle for extended periods.
We will meet you and see you off at Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Before booking your tickets, please check with us for the recommended arrival and departure times to ensure they align with the group schedule.
Before booking your tickets, please check with us for the recommended arrival and departure times to ensure they align with the group schedule.
Absolutely!
During the horseback trek, you’ll meet new people who share your interests. In fact, most of our tour participants become friends and stay in close contact after returning. Some have even started businesses together!
During the horseback trek, you’ll meet new people who share your interests. In fact, most of our tour participants become friends and stay in close contact after returning. Some have even started businesses together!
This tour is designed for confident riders and does not require exceptional physical fitness. However, it’s important to note that during the horseback journey, you will spend several hours in the saddle, including riding at faster gaits.
To participate, you should be able to:
To participate, you should be able to:
- Confidently control a horse at all gaits (walk, trot, and gallop).
- Feel stable and comfortable in the saddle for extended periods.
We strongly encourage you to take time to prepare for the photo sessions to make your look unique and expressive.
While we do offer a selection of beautiful, lightweight dresses for the photo shoots free of charge, please note that these outfits are available to all participants. This means that the same dress may be chosen by several people.
Of course, each session will still be special — thanks to different locations, poses, and atmospheres — but creating your own look will add a personal touch and make your photos truly stand out.
When you prepare your outfit yourself, it reflects your vision and style, making the images even more unique and memorable.
While we do offer a selection of beautiful, lightweight dresses for the photo shoots free of charge, please note that these outfits are available to all participants. This means that the same dress may be chosen by several people.
Of course, each session will still be special — thanks to different locations, poses, and atmospheres — but creating your own look will add a personal touch and make your photos truly stand out.
When you prepare your outfit yourself, it reflects your vision and style, making the images even more unique and memorable.
We’ve prepared a checklist of essentials to help you get ready for the trip:
- Stretchy, full-length bottoms for riding (leggings or breeches)
- A waist bag for your phone during rides
- A top that allows free movement while riding
- Warm clothes for chilly mornings in the desert and windy evenings by the ocean
- Closed-toe shoes without high platforms: sneakers, trainers, or riding boots
- Optional: your riding gloves and helmet
- Flip-flops or sandals for casual wear
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Swimsuit and beachwear (if you plan to sunbathe)
- Comfortable everyday clothing
- Sleepwear and cozy slippers
- Socks — and some extra pairs
- Additional outfits for photoshoots with horses: themed looks, dresses, and accessories
- Personal medications and a small travel first-aid kit
- Portable phone charger/power bank
We will meet you and see you off at Almaty International Airport (ALA).
Before booking your tickets, please check with us for the recommended arrival and departure times to ensure they align with the group schedule.
Before booking your tickets, please check with us for the recommended arrival and departure times to ensure they align with the group schedule.
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