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8 Days

Distance

1315 km

1300 km

15 km

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

Difficulty: Challenging

Private Tour

Age restriction: 4+

The route traverses rugged dirt roads to remote and rarely visited areas. The tour involves hikes and tent camping at altitudes up to 3,000 meters.

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: 1-16 people

What's Included in the Price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off; private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation in a tent camp (6 nights), twin or single room in a guest house in Saty (1 night)
Lunch and dinner on Day 1, breakfast and lunch on Day 8, three meals on other days
Services of a professional English-speaking guide
Environmental and entry fees
A bottle of drinking water per person per day
Chef services for groups of 6 or more

Not Included:

Personal expenses of tour participants
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 (Almaty)

+7 (7172) 76-00-56 (Astana)

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.
Trekking boots or sneakers with hard soles and high lacing.
Change of shoes for camp (light sneakers).
Several pairs of socks and a pair of warm socks.
Several sets of underwear.
Personal backpack.
Head torch with adjustable brightness and beam distance.
Water container or thermos.
Sunscreen.
Sunglasses.
Trekking poles (optional).
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 7 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

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

You will meet your guide at the hotel, board a comfortable off-road vehicle, and depart from Almaty to Turgen Gorge. Our first stop will be the Medvejiy Waterfall, followed by a scenic walk. Afterward, we’ll continue driving up the gorge. Once we reach Asy Plateau, you’ll enjoy a picnic with stunning views of the plateau. Then we will choose the best spot for setting up camp, where you'll have dinner and rest.

Driving distance for the day – approximately 135 km (84 mi)
Overnight stay in the tent camp at 2,500 meters (8200 ft) above sea level

After breakfast, we’ll head to Kyzylauyz Pass, where you can enjoy stunning views of the entire Kungey Alatau mountain range. We’ll stop at the pass to take in the scenery and stretch our legs. Next, we’ll continue toward the Taban Karagai Plateau, stopping for lunch along the way. If you're lucky, you may have the chance to pick mushrooms for dinner. Afterward, we’ll transfer to the campsite for the night. Upon arrival, we'll set up camp, enjoy dinner, and relax.

Driving distance for the day – approximately 120 km (75 mi)
Overnight stay in the tent camp at 2,300 meters (7545 ft) above sea level

In the morning, you can take a short walk, soak in the surroundings, and capture some photos. We’ll then drive to the nameless pass, where we’ll stop for a break and a brief walk. Afterward, we’ll navigate a challenging mountain road down to Saty village. In the village, you'll enjoy lunch in a guesthouse before heading to Lake Kaindy, where you can admire the views and take a stroll. In the evening, we’ll return to the guest house, where a relaxing sauna awaits. Enjoy dinner and unwind.

Driving distance for the day – approximately 90 km (56 mi)
Overnight stay in the guesthouse

After breakfast at the guest house, we’ll depart for Kensu Gorge, making a few stops along the way to explore interesting sites. Our first stop will be at Bestobe Reservoir, where you'll take a short walk before continuing on to Kensu Gorge. The road through the gorge can be challenging, with some marshy areas, and the final stretch requires navigating off-road terrain. Upon reaching the gorge, we’ll set up camp, enjoy lunch, and then take a walk. In the evening, we’ll return to camp for dinner and relaxation.

Driving distance for the day – 120 km (75 mi)
Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 2800 meters (9200 ft) above sea level

After breakfast and camp breakdown, we’ll depart for Tekes Gorge. Along the way, we’ll stop in the small town of Kegen for a lunch at a local café, followed by a visit to the town market. Afterward, we’ll have a short drive to the Tekes River valley. Upon arrival, we’ll set up camp, enjoy a dinner by the fire, and relax.

Driving distance for the day – 200 km (124 mi)
Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 2500 meters (8200 ft) above sea level

Today, you’ll need to wake up early. After breakfast, you’ll have some free time to take a walk to a small yet stunning waterfall near the campsite. Afterward, you’ll return to camp for lunch before departing for Lake Tuzkol. Upon arrival, we’ll set up camp and enjoy dinner. While there won’t be a campfire due to the lack of firewood, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views.

Driving distance for the day – 70 km (43 mi)
Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 1900 meters (6200 ft) above sea level

If the weather is clear, you’ll enjoy a view of the seven-thousand-meter peaks of the Northern Tien Shan at dawn. Afterward, we’ll depart for Temirlik Canyon. On the way, we’ll stop in the familiar town of Kegen for a quick snack before continuing. If time permits, we’ll visit the small mining village of Tuyuk, which offers a magnificent view of the Temirlik River’s source. Upon arrival at Temirlik Canyon, we’ll set up camp and enjoy dinner by the fire.

Driving distance for the day – 250 km (155 mi)
Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 970 meters (3200 ft) above sea level

After breakfast, we’ll take a short drive to the panoramic viewpoint of Charyn Canyon. After taking in the view, we’ll drive a little further before descending into the canyon on foot. After the walk, we’ll enjoy lunch at a spot overlooking the Valley of Castles, the canyon's most picturesque stretch. Following lunch, we’ll depart for Almaty.

Driving distance for the day – 330 km (205 mi)

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Day 1

You will meet your guide at the hotel, board a comfortable off-road vehicle, and depart from Almaty to Turgen Gorge. Our first stop will be the Medvejiy Waterfall, followed by a scenic walk. Afterward, we’ll continue driving up the gorge. Once we reach Asy Plateau, you’ll enjoy a picnic with stunning views of the plateau. Then we will choose the best spot for setting up camp, where you'll have dinner and rest.

Driving distance for the day – approximately 135 km (84 mi)
Overnight stay in the tent camp at 2,500 meters (8200 ft) above sea level

Day 2

After breakfast, we’ll head to Kyzylauyz Pass, where you can enjoy stunning views of the entire Kungey Alatau mountain range. We’ll stop at the pass to take in the scenery and stretch our legs. Next, we’ll continue toward the Taban Karagai Plateau, stopping for lunch along the way. If you're lucky, you may have the chance to pick mushrooms for dinner. Afterward, we’ll transfer to the campsite for the night. Upon arrival, we'll set up camp, enjoy dinner, and relax.

Driving distance for the day – approximately 120 km (75 mi)
Overnight stay in the tent camp at 2,300 meters (7545 ft) above sea level

Day 3

In the morning, you can take a short walk, soak in the surroundings, and capture some photos. We’ll then drive to the nameless pass, where we’ll stop for a break and a brief walk. Afterward, we’ll navigate a challenging mountain road down to Saty village. In the village, you'll enjoy lunch in a guesthouse before heading to Lake Kaindy, where you can admire the views and take a stroll. In the evening, we’ll return to the guest house, where a relaxing sauna awaits. Enjoy dinner and unwind.

Driving distance for the day – approximately 90 km (56 mi)
Overnight stay in the guesthouse

Day 4

After breakfast at the guest house, we’ll depart for Kensu Gorge, making a few stops along the way to explore interesting sites. Our first stop will be at Bestobe Reservoir, where you'll take a short walk before continuing on to Kensu Gorge. The road through the gorge can be challenging, with some marshy areas, and the final stretch requires navigating off-road terrain. Upon reaching the gorge, we’ll set up camp, enjoy lunch, and then take a walk. In the evening, we’ll return to camp for dinner and relaxation.

Driving distance for the day – 120 km (75 mi)
Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 2800 meters (9200 ft) above sea level

Day 5

After breakfast and camp breakdown, we’ll depart for Tekes Gorge. Along the way, we’ll stop in the small town of Kegen for a lunch at a local café, followed by a visit to the town market. Afterward, we’ll have a short drive to the Tekes River valley. Upon arrival, we’ll set up camp, enjoy a dinner by the fire, and relax.

Driving distance for the day – 200 km (124 mi)
Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 2500 meters (8200 ft) above sea level

Day 6

Today, you’ll need to wake up early. After breakfast, you’ll have some free time to take a walk to a small yet stunning waterfall near the campsite. Afterward, you’ll return to camp for lunch before departing for Lake Tuzkol. Upon arrival, we’ll set up camp and enjoy dinner. While there won’t be a campfire due to the lack of firewood, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views.

Driving distance for the day – 70 km (43 mi)
Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 1900 meters (6200 ft) above sea level

Day 7

If the weather is clear, you’ll enjoy a view of the seven-thousand-meter peaks of the Northern Tien Shan at dawn. Afterward, we’ll depart for Temirlik Canyon. On the way, we’ll stop in the familiar town of Kegen for a quick snack before continuing. If time permits, we’ll visit the small mining village of Tuyuk, which offers a magnificent view of the Temirlik River’s source. Upon arrival at Temirlik Canyon, we’ll set up camp and enjoy dinner by the fire.

Driving distance for the day – 250 km (155 mi)
Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 970 meters (3200 ft) above sea level

Day 8

After breakfast, we’ll take a short drive to the panoramic viewpoint of Charyn Canyon. After taking in the view, we’ll drive a little further before descending into the canyon on foot. After the walk, we’ll enjoy lunch at a spot overlooking the Valley of Castles, the canyon's most picturesque stretch. Following lunch, we’ll depart for Almaty.

Driving distance for the day – 330 km (205 mi)

Asy Plateau

Taban Karagai Plateau

Lake Kaindy

Kensu Gorge

Tekes River

Lake Tuzkol

Temirlik Canyon

Charyn Canyon

The Asy Plateau is a vast plain at an altitude of 2,500 meters (8200 ft), encircled by mountain ridges exceeding 3,000 meters (9800 ft). Forests of Tian Shan spruce line the rivers, creating a picturesque landscape. The plateau is rich in history, featuring ancient burial mounds and one of Kazakhstan's largest concentrations of petroglyphs along the Asy River. Once used as a pasture, the plateau is now home to one of Kazakhstan’s renowned mountain observatories.

The Taban Karagai Plateau lies in the southeastern part of the Ile Alatau Mountains, often described as a "paradise beneath the heavens." Its highest point rises to 3,200 meters (10500 ft) above sea level, revealing traces of ancient glaciers that once blanketed the plateau. As the ice melted, it left behind massive boulders and rocky debris. In summer, the plateau is covered by a floral carpet, enchanting even the most seasoned travelers.

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.

Kensu Gorge lies on the eastern slope of the Kungey Alatau Mountains, starting at 3,300 meters (10800 ft) above sea level and stretching 45 kilometers (28 mi) before merging with the Charyn River. The gorge’s northern slopes are dotted with spruce forests, while the southern slopes are dense with juniper trees. The Kensu River runs through the gorge and is fed by eight moraine lakes formed from melting glaciers. The river and the gorge are rarely visited, offering pristine and untouched natural beauty.

The Tekes River begins at an altitude of 3,535 meters (11600 ft) at the base of Khan Tengri, Kazakhstan's tallest mountain. Its banks and tributaries are adorned with thickets of birch and willow. The fertile soil in the lower valley supports lush pastures and meadows. The entire Tekes Valley is a scenic treasure, with every bend revealing untouched natural beauty and delightful surprises. Despite flowing through one of the most stunning gorges in the Almaty Region, the Tekes River remains relatively unknown and seldom visited by tourists. The river also features a small yet picturesque waterfall.

Lake Tuzkol is a saline, undrained lake. Its salt concentrations fluctuate throughout the year, at times nearing those of the Dead Sea. Locals believe the lake is nourished by underground mineral springs, and its mud is considered therapeutic. On clear days, the majestic Khan Tengri, a seven-thousander peak, can be seen from the lake. Visit once, and you'll find yourself drawn back to its unique charm again and again.

Temirlik Canyon is named after the Temirlik River, which flows along its floor, originating in the valleys of the Ketmen Ridge. At the canyon’s shady base grows a rare relic of Earth's flora—the Sogdian ash tree, which survived the Ice Age. These unique groves of Sogdian ash are found only in Kazakhstan and North America. The canyon is also home to the rare black stork and other birds, including nightingales, turtle doves, 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.

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