SCHEDULE OF DAY
DAY 1
Mileage per day: 125 km 
Big Almaty Lake is a picturesque reservoir located in the spurs of the Zailiyskiy Alatau, 15 km south of the city of Alma-Ata. The reason for the formation of the lake was a large earthquake, which caused the collapse of the mountain slopes.* The lake can be visited if the road is open and there are no restrictions on travel in the national park
We will visit the center of Kazakh crafts and traditions. The most beautiful view of the alpine meadows, Yurts, we will learn about Kazakh hospitality and tradition. archery course, principle of hunting with an eagle.
Overnight in a mountain house in the mountain gorge "Turgen"
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DAY 2
Mileage per day: 310 km
We will explore and watch the life of local people, visit the bazaar where round bread is baked, buy cheese from a local farm and go to admire the most beautiful BARTOGAY Reservoir / coffee break from the guide is an incredibly delicious coffee in a coffee maker.
A fluffy hike along the gorge of the Charyn canyon will amaze you with its beauty.
The panoramic view of the Canyon Valley at sunset will love you forever.
A guest house in the village of Saty is waiting  you, the local hostess baked bread according to all the traditions of the Kazakhs. The house is cozy and warm, delicious dinner and conversations about travel.
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DAY 3
Mileage per day: 80 km
Adventure trip to Kaindy Lake (flooded forest), mountain road, crossing a mountain river, serpentine, descents and ascents.
The powerful SUV will give you a comfortable ride. A fascinating hike along the gorge, coniferous forests, fresh air, the unusual bright brown color of the water in the lake will amaze you. Let's find out how the Lake was formed and how cold the water is.
Kolsai Lake we will go on horseback.
Horse riding along the gorge will captivate you. The largest Lake in this region.
Overnight at the guest house. Bonfire in the evening, legends over a glass of hot wine.
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DAY 4
Mileage per day: 250 km
Stunning landscapes, mountains, valleys, pastures await us.
Travel to the bowl of Tien Shan mountains, Tekes waterfall.
A panoramic view will open from the Bestyubinskoye reservoir to the Kelsu river valley.
We will cross several small villages with a population of 100-200 people.
The Tekes river gorge is very beautiful - it is a world of untouched nature. We will set off to explore this region in a powerful SUV.
Our goal is Tekes waterfall.
Overnight in a real Kazakh yurt.
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DAY 5
Mileage per day: 225 km
Journey to the salt Lake Tuzkol. The concentration of salt is 300 grams / 1 liter of water. The lake is located at an altitude of 2000m above sea level. This place makes the lake popular, the panorama of several Glacier Peaks, among which the famous KHAN-TENGRI, a mirror image makes the picture fantastic. Usually the panorama of the peak opens only to kind people, hope we are lucky...
A wonderful picnic with a beautiful view and departure to the pass of the Ketmen mountain range. Height 3040m above sea level. We will cross the "Shalkode" alpine pasture , sheep, herds of horses and alpine meadows, a paradise for the photographer.
Overnight at the thermal springs' recreation complex.
Relax in the open-air pools!
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DAY 6
Mileage per day: 350 km
Departure to Almaty Traveling 350 km will be exciting. Photo stops, but most of the steppe and arid climate. Picnic at Uzunbulak Canyon with beautiful views, camels here are two-humped. The walk to the cave is very exciting, we will take amazing pictures. Arriving in the city of Almaty, dinner at a cozy cafe.