3-day Horseback Tour in Kungey Alatau

This adventure combines light off-road exploration with an easy horseback ride through the breathtaking landscapes of Kungey Alatau. Following circular routes, you’ll experience new views each day.

  • Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
  • Tour Duration: 3 Days
  • Available: from May to October
  • Private Tour
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.
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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.

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3-day Horseback Tour in Kungey Alatau
Available: from May to October
Best Period: from July to September
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 1600-2500 meters above s.l.
Age restriction: 16+
Ensure that you have a current and valid passport with you on the day of travel.
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.

Group Size: 1-10 people

What's Included in the Price?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off; private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation in a guest house in Kurmety village (2 nights)
  • Lunch and dinner on Day 1, full meals on Day 2, breakfast and lunch on Day 3
  • Services of a professional English-speaking guide
  • Environmental and entry fees
  • Drinking water
  • Horse rental
  • Horse groom services (for groups of 3 or more participants)

Not Included:

  • Personal expenses of tour participants
  • Accommodation in Almaty before and after the tour
  • 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). A waterproof and windproof jacket. In colder weather, wear an insulated jacket or down jacket, along with a hat, scarf, and gloves.
  • A cap or hat for sun protection.
  • Comfortable boots or sneakers.
  • Change of shoes for camp (light sneakers).
  • Extra socks.
  • Several sets of underwear.
  • Personal backpack.
  • Water container or thermos.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Sunglasses.
  • 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 less than 48 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 Schedule1

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

At 7:00 AM, your guide will meet you at your hotel, and you'll set off from Almaty in a comfortable vehicle. Your first stop on the way to the Kungey Alatau Mountains is the stunning Charyn Canyon. After a short walk through the Valley of Castles, you'll continue to the village of Kurmety, where a delicious lunch awaits you at a guesthouse. In the afternoon, you'll embark on a training horseback ride to Lower Kolsay Lake. Upon reaching the shore, you'll take a short break to enjoy tea and coffee before riding back to the guesthouse. There, you can end the day with dinner and rest.

Overnight in the guesthouse
Horseback riding distance 6 km (3.7 mi)

After breakfast, prepare for the day's horseback riding adventure. You'll follow a scenic route along relatively easy trails with gentle elevation changes. Along the way, we'll stop for rest and lunch. The ride's highest point is an unnamed pass, where you'll be rewarded with the views of the ridge's most stunning peak. After a well-deserved break, you'll descend into the Taldy River valley. The return journey to the village takes you through a shady gorge alongside a mountain river. Back at the guesthouse, you’ll enjoy dinner and relax after an eventful day.

Overnight in the guesthouse
Horseback riding distance – 18 km (11.2 mi)

After breakfast at the guesthouse, we'll take a short drive to Lake Kaindy, a hidden gem nestled in a pine forest at an altitude of 2,000 m (6,560 ft) above sea level. Its mystical beauty is beyond words – you have to see it for yourself. Upon arrival, you'll take a short walk along the shore, soaking in the lake’s scenery. Afterward, enjoy a picnic before beginning the long drive back to Almaty. We'll take you to your hotel by 8:00 PM.

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Day 1

At 7:00 AM, your guide will meet you at your hotel, and you'll set off from Almaty in a comfortable vehicle. Your first stop on the way to the Kungey Alatau Mountains is the stunning Charyn Canyon. After a short walk through the Valley of Castles, you'll continue to the village of Kurmety, where a delicious lunch awaits you at a guesthouse. In the afternoon, you'll embark on a training horseback ride to Lower Kolsay Lake. Upon reaching the shore, you'll take a short break to enjoy tea and coffee before riding back to the guesthouse. There, you can end the day with dinner and rest.

Overnight in the guesthouse
Horseback riding distance 6 km (3.7 mi)

Day 2

After breakfast, prepare for the day's horseback riding adventure. You'll follow a scenic route along relatively easy trails with gentle elevation changes. Along the way, we'll stop for rest and lunch. The ride's highest point is an unnamed pass, where you'll be rewarded with the views of the ridge's most stunning peak. After a well-deserved break, you'll descend into the Taldy River valley. The return journey to the village takes you through a shady gorge alongside a mountain river. Back at the guesthouse, you’ll enjoy dinner and relax after an eventful day.

Overnight in the guesthouse
Horseback riding distance – 18 km (11.2 mi)

Day 3

After breakfast at the guesthouse, we'll take a short drive to Lake Kaindy, a hidden gem nestled in a pine forest at an altitude of 2,000 m (6,560 ft) above sea level. Its mystical beauty is beyond words – you have to see it for yourself. Upon arrival, you'll take a short walk along the shore, soaking in the lake’s scenery. Afterward, enjoy a picnic before beginning the long drive back to Almaty. We'll take you to your hotel by 8:00 PM.

Charyn Canyon
Kolsay Lakes
Kungey Alatau Mountains
Lake Kaindy
Charyn Canyon

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.

Kolsay Lakes

The Kolsay Lakes form a series of mountain lakes, each positioned at varying altitudes. The Lower Kolsay Lake resides at an altitude of 1818 meters (5965 ft) and stands out for its easy accessibility by car, making it the most frequented lake. The Middle Kolsay Lake, the largest among the three, is nestled at an altitude of 2250 meters (7382 ft). A natural dam of fir trees blocks its waters, and the shores boast the rare sight of blooming white edelweiss. At an elevation of 2850 meters (9350 ft), the Upper Kolsay Lake is the smallest and coldest of the trio. Remarkably pristine and seldom visited by tourists, it remains the cleanest and most untouched among the three lakes.

Kungey Alatau Mountains

Kungey Alatau frames the basin of Lake Issyk-Kul from the north with a powerful jagged wall. This location of the ridge was the basis for its name: "kun-gey" is translated as "facing the south", "Alatau" means "motley mountains". Most of Kungey Alatau is located on the territory of Kyrgyzstan, only the eastern part of the northern slope belongs to Kazakhstan. Traces of ancient glaciations are well preserved on Kungey Alatau: moraines, ancient spurs, terraces, especially in the valleys of the Jindysu, Taldy and Chotkal rivers. The Kungey ridge is of interest to climbers. Of its 150 peaks, only 40 have been conquered. The 75 km (47 mi) long section from the Zharbulak River valley to the Taldy valley has never been visited by climbers.

Lake Kaindy

Lake Kaindy was formed by a powerful earthquake more than a century ago. The seismic activity triggered a landslide, forming a natural dam that blocked a valley. The water submerged the surrounding trees, resulting in the picturesque underwater forest that graces the lake's depths today. Despite the passage of time, the lake has remarkably preserved its submerged forest. The cold water in Lake Kaindy slows down the decomposition process, preventing the decay of the trees. As a result, the submerged forest remains remarkably well-preserved.

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