Almaty Region 3-Day Tour
Almaty region

$
490
$
This tour will perfectly suit travelers, who want to see the most popular Kazakhstani sights in a short time. A three-day trip will introduce you to the most modern metropolis of the country, and will bring you to Kazakhstani wildlife, which is full of unique sites. A diversity and the number of places you will visit in three days make this tour unforgettable and unique. Only in Almaty region one can cross the steppe, visit 4 high-altitude lakes, go down into the canyon, have a bargaining experience at a bazaar in the city center, and see a century-old glacier within a few days.

  • We will visit the Altyn Emel Natural Park which is the largest in Kazakhstan
  • We will taste "kurt" (traditional Kazakh cheese)
  • Explore the canyons and peaks of Aktau mountains
  • Take fantastic photos in the Katutau mountains
  • Relax in the shade of a 700 year old willow tree
  • Plunge into the color of local life in the villages of Basshi and Saty (Kazakh villages)
  • Conquer the Singing Barkhan and help it singing for us
  • Explore the Tiger Mountains
  • Go down the Charyn Canyon to " Valley of Castles" as deep as a skyscraper
  • Discover the secret of the Kaindy Lake color and visit Kolsai Lake
  • We will sit by the fire in the evening with a cup of herbal tea
  • Drink Kymyz (national drink of the peoples of Central Asia)
  • We will drive 1400 kilometers in a comfortable off-roader
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Duration

3 days

Activity level

middle

Season

March - October

Detailed tour program

Day 1
08:00
Almaty
8 a.m. A guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby or at the airport. After meeting we begin the tour in a comfortable SUV. The first destination is Basshi village. The journey from Almaty takes an average of 4 hours. On the way we see Kazakh " Las Vegas" and taste the Kazakh cheese "Kurt".
12:00
Almaty
12 p.m. We check into a hotel and have lunch in the village.
13:00
Aktau mountains
1 p.m. Lifeless landscapes of the Cretaceous Aktau Mountains await us, the road to which passes through the salt marshes and takes about 1.5 hours. The guide tells the story of the appearance of the Martian landscape and lead through the most beautiful places of the mountains.
17:00
Katutau mountains
5 p.m. After the hike, we drive to the hotel. On the way, we visit the harsh mountains of Katutau with sculptures made by nature and the 700-year-old Yiwu where we get drunken spring water.
19:00
Bashy village
7 p.m. We have dinner at the hotel. In the evening, you can walk around the village and get to know the locals.
Day 2
06:00
Basshy
6 a.m. On the second day we wake up early, take a breakfast and get to the Singing Dune. Off-road driving takes one hour. If we are lucky, we will see Red Book wild animals going to a watering place.
07:30
Singing Dune
7:30 a.m. That day we will have a breakfast at the foot of the Singing Dune. The guide makes coffee and tells you where the sand came from.
08:30
Singing Dune
8 a.m. To enjoy a bird's eye view of untouched nature, we climb to the very top of the Barkhan and slide down to listen to the mysterious singing. Then we have a 3.5 hour journey to the city of Chunji, where we enjoy lunch.
14:00
Charyn Canyon
2 p.m. After a hearty lunch, we will be waiting for the " Castle Valley" canyon in the Charyn National Nature Park. Here we visit panoramic views of the canyon, walk 3 km into the canyon and listen to the roar of the Charyn River. The guide shows all the most beautiful corners of the « Valley of Castles» and tells its story. We have some tea near the river and go back to the parking lot.
18:00
Saty village
6 p.m. The road through the passes to the village of Saty takes 1.5 hours.
Day 3
07:00
Saty village
7 a.m. The last day of the adventure begins with a hearty breakfast.
08:00
Lake Kaindy
8 a.m. We have to drive 12 km off-road to see the miracle of Kungei Alatau Lake Kaindy. On the lake we go camping and visit 3 points from which it is the best opportunity to see the lake.
11:30
Kolsai Lake
11:30 a.m. We move from Lake Kaindy to Lake Kolsai, the journey takes about 1.5 hours. Here you have 2 hours of free time. On the lake you can rent a boat and enjoy the views of the mountains from the water. You can climb a mountain with an excellent panoramic view of the lake or go around the lake around.
14:00
Kolsai Lake
2 p.m. In the village of Saty we try a traditional Kazakh lunch after which we return to Almaty. On the way, we stop at the steep cliffs of the Charyn canyon and a roadside bazaar in the village of Baiseit.
19:00
Almaty
7 p.m. The guide brings you to any address within Almaty and the three-day tour ends. The impressions of the tour stay in your memory for many years.

During the tour, you will visit

Kolsai Lakes

Kaindy Lake

Charyn Canyon

Altyn Emel NP

Black Canyon

Singing Dune

Altau Mountains

Kapchagay Reservoir

Price includes:

  • Rent an all-wheel drive SUV
  • Fuel
  • English-speaking guide services
  • Standard accommodation (twin room)
  • Meals (full board)
  • Entrance tickets to national parks
  • 1.5 liters of water per person per day
  • Complimentary tasting of "Kurt" and "Kumys"

Package price

What to take with?

Comfortable waterproof shoes

Long pants and a long sleeve shirt

Cap

Sunscreen

Insect spray

Medication

Raincoat

Passport

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