Almaty region tour Kazakhstan, 5 days
$748.00 – $1,248.00
Almaty region tour Kazakhstan offers The splendid beauty of the mountains, country of ancient nomads, unique natural landscapes, and full reset in one trip. Ascent to the top of the Singing Dune. 2 hours hike in the Aktau mountains.
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Almaty region tour Kazakhstan offers The splendid beauty of the mountains, country of ancient nomads, unique natural landscapes, and full reset in one trip. Ascent to the top of the Singing Dune. 2 hours hike in the Aktau mountains. Katutau lava mountains and 700-years old willow tree photo stop. Sunset tea. 19th-century orthodox church and Zharkent mosque. Walk among alien landscapes of Castle valley (Charyn river canyon). Evening film watching: we bring a projector and watch different documentaries. Walk around Kaindy lake where trees grow in the water.
Number of days: 5
Season: April to October
Region: Almaty region
Tour schedule:
In the morning, our team picks you up from the hotel. On the way to Baschy village (administrative center of Altyn Emel state park – one of the craziest landscapes of Almaty region) enjoy vast Kazakh steppes. Upon arrival, check-in at Aigai Kum hotel and visit the Altyn Emel park museum where you can get a basic knowledge of Park’s history. In the afternoon continue to the Singing Dune (the highlight of the day). Make an ascent to the top of it and enjoy the sunset (accompanied by a light picnic) on the way back to the hotel. At the end of the 1st day, we invite you to our home cinema to watch some of the best adventure documentaries.
Meals: Lunch, dinner, mountain herbs tea with snacks.
Day 1 with overnight accommodation in a hotel
9:30—13:00 transfer Almaty– Baschy village
13:00—14:00 lunch
14:00—15:30 free time, Altyn-Emel state park museum visit
15:30—16:30 transfer to the Singing Dune
16:30—18:30 walk around and ascent to the top of the dune
18:30—20:00 transfer back to the village (sunset tea on the way)
20:00—21:00 dinner
21:00—23:00 home cinema
After breakfast, we take you to the magic place called Aktau mountains. Make two hours hike to one of the top points in search of splendid «Martian» views. Enjoy our picnic lunch after the hike. Continue your «Martian» adventures to Katutau lava mountains and 700-years willow tree with the cozy pond nearby. Stargazing in the steppe after dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner, mountain herbs tea with snacks.
Day 2 with overnight accommodation in the hotel
8:00—9:00 breakfast
9:00—10:30 transfer to Aktau mountains
10:30—12:30 hike in the mountains with an ascent to one of the tops
12:30—13:30 picnic-lunch
13:30—16:00 Katutau lava mountains and 700-year-old willow tree photo stops
16:00—17:00 transfer to the village
17:00—19:00 free time
19:00—20:00 dinner
20:00—22:00 home cinema
22:00—23:00 stargazing in the steppes
3rd day begins with the transfer from Baschy village to Zharkent town. The road crosses the north-eastern part of the Aktau mountains and goes along the Jungar Alatau mountain ridge. Visit 126-years old Orthodox church and the mosque built by a Chinese architect in 1895. After lunch, visit the Charyn river and make a 2 km long walk among alien landscapes of Castle valley canyon. Finish this day in Saty village guest-house with a delicious traditional Kazakh dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, mountain herbs tea with snacks.
Day 3 with overnight accommodation in guesthouse
8:00—9:00 breakfast
9:00—11:00 transfer to Zharkent town
11:00—12:30 excursion to the museum-mosque and ancient Russian orthodox church
12:30—13:30 lunch
13:30—15:30 transfer to Charyn canyon
15:30—16:30 walking through the canyon
16:30 – 18:00 transfer to the Saty village
18:00 – 19:00 check-in, free time
19:00 – 20:00 Dinner
20:00 Free time, evening bonfire, sauna
This is a completely hiking day. In the morning, take a one-hour car ride across picturesque Kungey Alatau mountains to the hiking route start point. Make 1,5 hours hike to one of the beauties of the Almaty region, lake Kolsay 1. Spend time walking around the lake and plunging into the magical ambiance of the mountains. Enjoy the sunset on the way back to the guest-house.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner, mountain herbs tea with snacks.
Day 4 with overnight accommodation in a guesthouse
08:00 – 09:00 – breakfast
09:00 – 11:30 – transfer to the lake Kolsay 1
11:30 – 13:00 – hike around the lake
13:00-15:00 – picnic/lunch, free time
15:00 – 17:00 – way back to the car
17:00 – 18:00 – walk in a beautiful hillside
18:00-19:00 – transfer to the village
19:00 – 20:00 – dinner
20:00 – free time
After breakfast, take an hour’s car drive to the mystique place called Kaindy lake. The lake was formed as the result of a landslide forming a natural dam. It blocked the gorge and was filled by mountain river water. The landslide was triggered by the 1911 earthquake. Take a walk around the lake making photo-stops in several view-points. Get back to Saty village for lunch and depart to Almaty right after. The way to Almaty takes 4-5 hours and passes through the valleys and mountains.
Day 5
9:00—10:00 breakfast
10:00—11:00 transfer to Kaindy lake
11:00—13:00 walk around the lake
13:00—14:00 picnic lunch
14:00—18:00 return to Almaty
Price includes
Transport: off-road vehicle 3-5 seats
English speaking guide
Accommodation: hotel, guest house
Meal: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks on the way
Photo shooting to be reserved and paid additionally
Contact us to book the Almaty region tour Kazakhstan, 5 days:
Write on WhatsAppemail: info@nomads-yurt.com
Additional information
Tour cost per person | 2 person, 3 person, 4 person, 5 person |
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