Itinerary
Day 1 – You will meet your guide at 7:00 AM at your hotel, and then we will depart from Almaty to Taldykorgan. Upon arriving in the city around 10:00 AM, the first stop will be the Museum of Local History, followed by lunch at a local cafe. Afterward, we will proceed to the town of Tekeli and then to the Tekeli Stele, marking the starting point of a hiking route along the Kora Gorge to Apiary #5. We‘ll enjoy stops along the way for rest and photo opportunities. Upon reaching the apiary, we will set up camp, explore the surroundings, and conclude the day with dinner.
Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 1450 m (4760 ft) above sea level
The distance covered on this day – 11 km (7 mi)
Elevation gain +340 m (1115 ft)
Day 2 – We will have breakfast at 8:00 AM before embarking on a hike up the
Kora Gorge to Apiary #10. Rest and lunch stops will be included along the way. The ascent is gentle and suitable for hiking, with the route passing through picturesque forests and meadows showcasing a vibrant carpet of flowers. Upon reaching the apiary, we will set up camp, and have a dinner cooked over a fire or on a gas stove.
Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 1600 m (5250 ft) above sea level
The hiking distance covered on this day – 10 km (6 mi)
Elevation gain +150 m (490 ft)
Day 3 – Following breakfast at 8:00 AM, we'll proceed along the Kora Gorge towards Asylbay Glade. As we ascend, the landscape transforms, with birches giving way to lofty mountain plateaus, and numerous waterfalls cascading from majestic rocky peaks. Routine stops will be made for rest, lunch, and photo opportunities. Upon reaching the destination, a tent camp will be established. Then you can explore the surroundings and return to the camp for dinner.
Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 1860 m (6100 ft) above sea level
The hiking distance covered on this day – 11,5 km (7 mi)
Elevation gain +260 m (850 ft)
Day 4 – Following breakfast at 8:00 AM and packing up, we'll continue our journey up the Kora Gorge to reach the Taubulak Eco-Camp. Upon arrival, lunch and accommodation in wooden cabins will be provided. Next, we'll embark on a circular hike to the
Burkhan-Bulak Waterfall, the tallest in Kazakhstan, situated at an altitude of 2000 meters (6560 ft) with a height of 112 meters (367 ft). After the hike, we'll return to the camp for dinner in the local dining room and some well-deserved rest.
Overnight stay in the wooden cabin at an altitude of 2100 m (6890 ft) above sea level
The distance covered on this day – 8,5 km (5 mi)
Elevation gain +240 m (790 ft)
Day 5 – After breakfast at 8:00 AM and packing up, we'll begin our descent down the Kora Gorge toward Basmatchiy Pass. We will have lunch during one of the stops along the way. This day will be the longest and most challenging. At the end of the hiking route, we'll reach the road near the village of Kapal, where a car will be waiting to transport us to
Taldykorgan for dinner. Following dinner, we'll journey back to
Almaty, expecting to return to the city around 11:00 PM.
The hiking distance covered on this day – 12 km (7.5 mi)
Elevation gain +900/-1000 m (+2950 ft/-3280 ft)