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Children (aged 4-11):

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Tariffs and service levels

Purchase Instructions

Why Choose Us?

Cancellation Policy

4 days

Distance

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Difficulty: Moderate

Elevation Gain: 500-700 meters above s.l.

Private Tour

Age restriction: 16+

If you have any specific dietary requirements, please inform us at the time of booking so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Local cuisine typically includes lamb or beef, dough, and milk products.

Ensure that you have a current and valid passport with you on the day of travel.

The route is perfect for both beginners and experienced mountain bikers. Most of the trail follows well-maintained dirt roads with gentle ascents and descents.

What's Included in the Price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off; private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus or SUV
Accommodation at an equipped campsite on Day 3 and in a tent on Days 1 and 2
Meals (lunch and dinner on Day 1, three meals on Days 2 and 3, breakfast and lunch on Day 4)
Services of a professional English-speaking guide
Environmental and entry fees
Camping equipment for common use (tents, tables, chairs, cooking utensils, ropes)

Not Included:

Bike rent
Personal expenses of tour participants
Accommodation in Almaty before/after the tour
Rent of personal camping gear (sleeping bag, sleeping pad, personal utensils, etc.)
Any additional transfers
Visa services and registration in Kazakhstan (if required)
Additional services not specified in the itinerary

Booking Procedure

Select the tour you want to book.
On the tour page, use the calendar to choose your desired date and the number of participants. Fill in your personal information and click the Buy Online button.
To secure your booking, you need to pay the full cost of the tour. For details on the online payment process, refer to the Purchase Instructions tab.
After payment, save your voucher and the electronic receipt containing your order details and payment information.

Alternative booking options:

You can also book a tour by contacting our managers and paying in cash or via bank transfer. To reach our managers, click the round button in the lower right corner of the screen or message us on WhatsApp at +7 (700) 348-00-00 (responses available in English).

Alternatively, you can call us at:

+7 (727) 326-96-16, +7 (702) 006-57-87, or +7 (7172) 76-00-56

Essential items for your tour:

Comfortable clothing (such as shorts, pants, leggings, a T-shirt, or a light long-sleeved sweater).
Waterproof and windproof jacket and pants, warm fleece jacket or sweater.
A cap or hat for sun protection.
Comfortable footwear for cycling and hiking.
Change of shoes for camp (lightweight sneakers).
Several pairs of socks and a pair of warm socks.
Several sets of underwear.
Water container or thermos.
Personal utensils.
Sunscreen.
A personal first aid kit.
Personal hygiene kit.
Insect repellent.

Tour Pricing Options

The prices for this tour are based on the Standard tariff, which includes reliable tourist transport in good condition, the services of an experienced guide and driver, hotel stays, and meals.

In addition to the Standard tariff, we offer the following options:

Economy: We provide lower-class vehicles for transfers, and accommodations consist of more budget-friendly hotels and guesthouses. This option is ideal for tourists looking to minimize costs.

Note: Be cautious of companies that misrepresent their Economy tariff as Standard. These companies may offer lower-priced tours with poor service quality, such as outdated vehicles and inexperienced guides. They might also operate illegally and neglect essential safety standards.

Comfort: This option features high-comfort vehicles in excellent condition, with the most experienced guides accompanying tourists. Tourists stay in high-class hotels.
VIP: Luxury transport is provided, and guests stay in upscale hotels. Premium services are offered throughout the entire trip.

If you wish to adjust your tariff, please inform your manager before booking the tour.

For more information about our rates and transport options, refer to this section.

Purchase Instructions

Choose your desired date and fill in all required information. The total order amount will be displayed based on your selections.
Click the Buy Online button to be redirected to a secure payment page. Here, enter your bank card details to complete your payment.

We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard, and other electronic payment systems. The total amount will be charged in the national currency of Kazakhstan – tenge. The conversion to Kazakhstani tenge will occur at the official exchange rate set by the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the day of payment. You can view the current exchange rates for the Kazakhstani tenge against other currencies on this page.

Once your payment is successful, an electronic receipt with your order details and payment information will be sent to the email address you provided. Additionally, you can download and print a voucher for the paid service during your browser session. Please ensure you save this voucher.

For details about the payment service and the security measures for electronic transactions, refer to this page.

Why Choose Us?

Highly Qualified Staff
We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.

Charity
Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact.

Guarantee
We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.

Experience
With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel the tour less than 3 days* before its start, 50% of the total cost will be retained.
If you cancel less than 24 hours* before the tour or do not show up, 100% of the total cost will be retained.

*Please note that if a cancellation notice is received outside of our working hours (evening, night, or weekends) and our managers have not confirmed receipt of your cancellation or change request in writing, the company reserves the right to consider the request when business hours resume. Therefore, we encourage you to notify us of any changes or cancellations as early as possible.

During non-working hours, you can try to reach us through our duty phone, corporate email, or corporate messengers. Duty managers monitor these channels and can respond promptly. If you have the contact information for your guide, driver, or other responsible parties (often listed in your voucher), we recommend reaching out to them directly as well.

Tour Schedule

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

You will meet your guide at your hotel in Almaty, board a comfortable off-road vehicle, and begin your journey to the village of Baiseit, where you will have lunch in a local cafe. Then, we'll head to Kokpek Pass, where the cycling trail begins toward the Boguty Mountain Range. Upon arrival, we'll set up camp and rest. For those eager to explore, an optional bike ride through the mountain canyons awaits.

Overnight at the tent camp at the altitude of 800 m (2625 ft) above s.l.
Cycling part on this day is about 30 km (19 mi)

After breakfast at 09:00 and packing up camp, you’ll cycle 16 km (10 mi) to the highway. From there, we’ll drive to the small town of Chunja for a delicious lunch featuring Uyghur and Chinese cuisine. A short 10 km (6 mi) drive will take us to the next cycling section — a scenic 10 km (6 mi) ride to the confluence of the Temirlik and Charyn rivers, where you can relax and take in the views. The route then continues to Temirlik Canyon, where you’ll set up camp and enjoy dinner by the fire.

Overnight at the tent camp at the altitude of 950 m (3120 ft) above s.l.

In the morning, we’ll drive through the Toraigyr Valley to a scenic, little-known viewpoint overlooking the Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon. Here, you’ll enjoy lunch with stunning views of the canyon. Afterward, a brief drive will take you directly to the Valley of Castles, where you’ll set up camp, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Overnight at the tent camp at the altitude of 920 m (3020 ft) above s.l.

Today marks the final stretch of the cycling route. We’ll first drive about 30 km (19 mi) to the turnoff for Bartogay Reservoir, where the 20 km (12 mi) cycling section begins along a quiet asphalt road with little to no traffic. Upon reaching the reservoir, we’ll stop for rest and a meal by its shores. Afterward, we’ll return to Almaty by car, stopping in Baiseit village for lunch at a local café. Arrival in Almaty is expected around 8:00 PM.

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Day 1

You will meet your guide at your hotel in Almaty, board a comfortable off-road vehicle, and begin your journey to the village of Baiseit, where you will have lunch in a local cafe. Then, we'll head to Kokpek Pass, where the cycling trail begins toward the Boguty Mountain Range. Upon arrival, we'll set up camp and rest. For those eager to explore, an optional bike ride through the mountain canyons awaits.

Overnight at the tent camp at the altitude of 800 m (2625 ft) above s.l.
Cycling part on this day is about 30 km (19 mi)

Day 2

After breakfast at 09:00 and packing up camp, you’ll cycle 16 km (10 mi) to the highway. From there, we’ll drive to the small town of Chunja for a delicious lunch featuring Uyghur and Chinese cuisine. A short 10 km (6 mi) drive will take us to the next cycling section — a scenic 10 km (6 mi) ride to the confluence of the Temirlik and Charyn rivers, where you can relax and take in the views. The route then continues to Temirlik Canyon, where you’ll set up camp and enjoy dinner by the fire.

Overnight at the tent camp at the altitude of 950 m (3120 ft) above s.l.

Day 3

In the morning, we’ll drive through the Toraigyr Valley to a scenic, little-known viewpoint overlooking the Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon. Here, you’ll enjoy lunch with stunning views of the canyon. Afterward, a brief drive will take you directly to the Valley of Castles, where you’ll set up camp, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Overnight at the tent camp at the altitude of 920 m (3020 ft) above s.l.

Day 4

Today marks the final stretch of the cycling route. We’ll first drive about 30 km (19 mi) to the turnoff for Bartogay Reservoir, where the 20 km (12 mi) cycling section begins along a quiet asphalt road with little to no traffic. Upon reaching the reservoir, we’ll stop for rest and a meal by its shores. Afterward, we’ll return to Almaty by car, stopping in Baiseit village for lunch at a local café. Arrival in Almaty is expected around 8:00 PM.

Boguty Mountains

Temirlik Canyon

Charyn Canyon

The Bartogay Reservoir

The strikingly red Boguty Mountains are divided into Ulken Boguty (Big Boguty) and Bala Boguty (Small Boguty). These mountains lie at the foothills of the Ile Alatau mountain range, stretching between the Charyn and Chilik rivers. After a rain, when the moisture deepens the clay's red hues, the landscape resembles that of Mars. Over time, rain and wind have shaped these mountains, forming canyons and unique rock formations. In the past, this area was home to an active volcano, as evidenced by numerous fragments of fossilized volcanic ash. Among the rocks, you can spot solidified lava, frozen in time since the age of dinosaurs.

Temirlik Canyon takes its name from the small Temirlik River, which flows along its base and originates in the Ketmen Ridge. At the shaded canyon floor grows the relict Sogdian ash tree, a species that has survived since the Ice Age. These unique groves are found only in Kazakhstan and North America. The canyon is also home to diverse birdlife, including the rare black stork, nightingales, turtledoves, and cave swallows.

Charyn Canyon bears a resemblance to the Grand Canyon in the USA, albeit on a smaller scale. The steep canyon slopes reach heights of 150-300 meters (500-1000 ft), and what truly stands out is the remarkable dissection of the terrain – a dense, chaotic network of numerous ravines. Particularly captivating is the Valley of Castles, where the wind and water have sculpted walls resembling castles and towers. This valley showcases nature's unique architectural prowess, crafting magnificent structures over millions of years. Walking amid these towers and columns, you can marvel at the wild imagination of nature for hours.

The Bartogay Reservoir is nestled in the floodplain of the Chilik River, held back by a dam standing 60 meters high and stretching 330 meters long. The reservoir is designed to store water during winter and irrigate fields in summer through a channel. From June to September, water is released from the dam for irrigation, creating a spectacular view as streams burst into the air. The cascading water breaks into tiny droplets, forming a shimmering cloud of mist.

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