Escape the city and dive into the mountain landscapes just outside Almaty on this short yet unforgettable afternoon tour to the Big Almaty Gorge and the famous Sunkar Birds of Prey Center.
After hotel pickup, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive into the gorge, where fresh alpine air and dramatic mountain views set the tone for the experience. Less than an hour from downtown Almaty, the Sunkar Center is a unique conservation and educational site dedicated to birds of prey.
Upon arrival, you’ll have a guided walk around the center, home to wolves and an impressive collection of birds including falcons, owls, eagles, vultures, and other raptors. You’ll learn about their habitats, hunting techniques, and the ancient Kazakh tradition of falconry.
The highlight of the tour is the spectacular birds of prey show, starting in the late afternoon. Under the guidance of a professional trainer, Pavel, five different species — including golden and bald eagles, a falcon, an owl, and a vulture — will demonstrate their natural hunting skills in flight. The show is dynamic, educational, and truly captivating, lasting about 40 minutes.
After the show, you’ll return comfortably to your hotel, filled with memorable impressions of Kazakhstan’s wildlife and mountain scenery.
Tour Duration: 3 hours
Maximum travelers: 15
Tour Type: Transport Based;
Outline:2.30 PM - hotel pick up; 3.30PM - we reach Sunkar center and have an excursion; 4 PM -4.45PM - show; 5.30PM - return to the hotel.
Tour Inclusions: Professional guide service, Transportation by comfortable - fully licensed - A/C - Chauffeured car or van is provided according to the group size, water,
Tour Exclusions: Tickets to the show ($8/person), National park permit ($1.2/person)
Tour Highlights: Big Almaty river, Big Almaty river Dam, Park of the First President, Sunkar center, Street of the restaurants
Important info: the bird show is held March-November, Monday is a day off.
The access to the Big Almaty lake is restricted for the vehicles
Tour Price (3 hours): 1 person/$100; 2 people/$50 per person; 3 people/$40 per person; 4 people/$35 per person; 5 people/$35 per person; 6 people/$30 per person, 7 people/$27 per person; 8 people/$25per person; 9 people/$20 per person; 10 people/$20per person; 11 people/$20per person; 12 people/$20per person; 13 people/$15 per person; 14 people/$15 per person; 15 people/$15per person
Tour Price (5 hours), including the Big Almaty lake (currently unavailable):1 person/$200; 2 people/$100 per person; 3 people/$70 per person; 4 people/$70 per person; 5 people/$65 per person; 6 people/$56 per person, 7 people/$50 per person; 8 people/$45per person; 9 people/$41 per person; 10 people/$38 per person; 11 people/$38 per person; 12 people/$36 per person; 13 people/$34 per person; 14 people/$32 per person; 15 people/$30 per person
Birds of Prey Show
(3-5 hours)