Tours
Address:
Zheltoksan 87 st., 16
050000 Almaty, Kazakhstan
050000 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Phone
+7 702 50-777-40
Places
+7 702 50-777-40
Almaty Region Individual Tour
Hiking tour. Camp overnight
$
2190
$
This tour is a great opportunity to see the diverse nature of the Almaty region and get acquainted with the life, culture, and cuisine of the Kazakhs. The empyreal landscapes, wild animals, mountain hikes, swimming under the starry sky, and delicious food make this tour unforgettable.
The most popular multi-day tour of Almaty includes as many natural attractions as possible to enjoy them without haste.
The most popular multi-day tour of Almaty includes as many natural attractions as possible to enjoy them without haste.
- 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 the 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
- We will have lunch on the riverbank in Bestamak canyon
- Enjoy panoramic views of canyons of Temerlik and the Moon from a birds-eye view
- 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
- Visit the unconventional Zharkent Mosque
- Drink Kymyz (the national drink of the peoples of Central Asia)
- We will drive 1400 kilometers in a comfortable off-roader
Duration
5 days
Activity level
medium
Season
all year round
Detailed tour program
Day 1
Big Almaty Lake – Tamgaly Petroglyphs – Basshi Village
Morning: Visit Big Almaty Lake, a stunning alpine reservoir surrounded by towering peaks. Enjoy a short walk and capture scenic photos.
Midday: Stop for lunch en route to Tamgaly Petroglyphs, a UNESCO-listed site featuring thousands of ancient rock carvings.
Afternoon: Explore the petroglyphs and continue to Basshi Village for an overnight stay in a guesthouse. Free time to relax.
Midday: Stop for lunch en route to Tamgaly Petroglyphs, a UNESCO-listed site featuring thousands of ancient rock carvings.
Afternoon: Explore the petroglyphs and continue to Basshi Village for an overnight stay in a guesthouse. Free time to relax.
Day 2
Singing Dune – Aktau Mountains
Morning: Travel to the Singing Dune, a 150-meter-high sand formation that produces a humming sound when walked on. Hike to the top for panoramic views.
Midday: Break for lunch before heading to the Aktau Mountains, a unique landscape of colorful, eroded rock formations.
Afternoon: Explore the otherworldly scenery of the Aktau Mountains before returning to Basshi Village for an overnight stay.
Midday: Break for lunch before heading to the Aktau Mountains, a unique landscape of colorful, eroded rock formations.
Afternoon: Explore the otherworldly scenery of the Aktau Mountains before returning to Basshi Village for an overnight stay.
Day 3
Zharkent – Wild Canyons – Saty Village
Morning: Drive to Zharkent City and visit its historic wooden mosque, built entirely without nails.
Midday: Have lunch and continue to explore wild canyons, featuring rugged landscapes and deep gorges.
Afternoon: Arrive in Saty Village for dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Midday: Have lunch and continue to explore wild canyons, featuring rugged landscapes and deep gorges.
Afternoon: Arrive in Saty Village for dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Day 4
Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes
Morning: Visit Kolsai Lake, a picturesque mountain lake surrounded by lush forests. Enjoy a short hike along the shore.
Midday: Stop for lunch before heading to Kaindy Lake, known for its submerged forest and striking turquoise water.
Afternoon: Explore the lake area and return to Saty Village for an overnight stay.
Midday: Stop for lunch before heading to Kaindy Lake, known for its submerged forest and striking turquoise water.
Afternoon: Explore the lake area and return to Saty Village for an overnight stay.
Day 5
Charyn Canyon – Bartogay Reservoir – Almaty
Morning: Travel to Charyn Canyon, often called the "Grand Canyon of Kazakhstan." Hike through the Valley of Castles and admire the dramatic rock formations.
Midday: Stop for lunch and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Bartogay Reservoir, a scenic water body framed by mountains.
Afternoon: Drive back to Almaty, concluding the tour.
Midday: Stop for lunch and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Bartogay Reservoir, a scenic water body framed by mountains.
Afternoon: Drive back to Almaty, concluding the tour.
