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5 DAYS TOUR - PRIVATE TOUR PACKAGE​​

GOLDEN RING OF ZHETYSU

This Private tour for those, who like to stay surrounded wild Nature. You will visit spectacular natural Attractions of Almaty Region. Our journey going across of 3 climatic zones such as, Steppe, desert, meadows, Mountains with coniferous forests and lakes. This is 5 Day road trip filled with of adventure.

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Are You Ready for an Adventure?

INTRODUCTION:
Tour is an incredible way to have an adventurous outdoor experience of Tree National Parks and wilderness destinations while hiking with only a light daypack and combined accommodation/tents/guest house/hotels/resort. 
In this fascinating trip you will visit one of the largest Natural reserve in Kazakhstan – Altyn Emel National Park, Ancient Canyons, Beautiful Lakes and mountains with snowy peaks.
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The landscape diversity of the Charyn Canyon determines the diversity of flora and fauna. Here grows more than 1500 plant species, 17 of which are listed in the Red Data Book of Kazakhstan and 62 species of mammals, 103 species of breeding birds.
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We provide all the gear, food, transportation, permits, fees and reservations so you can focus 100% on hiking and and enjoying your vacation.

SEASON:
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TOUR LOCATIONS:
- SINGING SAND DUNES
- CRETACEOUS AKTAU MOUNTAINS (WHITE MOUNTAINS )
- DRAGON MOUNTAINS NEAR THE CHINESE BORDER
- MINERAL HOT SPRINGS
- VISITING THE 3 CANYONS (EXPLORING THE VALLEY OF THE CANYONS)
- VALLEY OF MEADOWS - PASTURE WITH MOUNTAIN SHEPHERDS
- SATTY VILLAGE, KOLSAI AND KAINDY LAKES
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HIGHLIGHTS:

  • ·         HIKING

  • ·         HORSE RIDING

  • ·         OVERNIGHTS THE IN A TENTS

  • ·         COOK FOOD AT THE STAKE

  • ·         ADVENTURE ROAD AND POWERFUL SUV VEHICLES

  • ·         CULTURE & NATURE DISCOVERY

  • ·         TESTING NATIONAL CUISINE

  • EACH GUEST WILL GAIN A NEW EXPERIENCE IN THIS JOURNEY

Each guest will gain a new Travel experience in this journey

DETAILED ROUTE HERE

SCHEDULE OF DAY
DAY 1
Mileage per day: 335 km 
Almaty City-Altyn Emel-Aktau Cretaceous mountains
07:30 Departure from your hotel/hostel/ apartments Almaty
the route is very beautiful, make photo stops, the guide introduces you to the regions and shares travel information 
11:30 Arrival to ALTYN EMEL NATIONAL PARK, Yummy Lunch  at  Basshi Village
13:30 Departure Cretaceous Mountains Aktau - Bottom of the Ocean "Tethys" - UNIQUE MARTIAN LANDSCAPE
14:30 Arrival / hiking 2-3 hours, depending on weather conditions / request of our guests
18:30 - 19:30 Sunset / perfect time  shoot sunset
Overnight in a cozy guest house / private rooms with toilet and shower you feel at home :)
20:00 Home dinnerr for us
* there is an option to spend the night in tents - discussed before booking the tour
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DAY 2
Mileage per day: 362 km
Sand Singing Dune-Hot Mineral Springs 
07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Departure Sand Singing Dune/ 45 km - gravel road
Along the way you can often encounter wild animals such as gazelles, wild horses, camels, foxes, hares, vultures, eagles
09:30 Arrival to Singing Dune 
It's time to climb to the Top and check the legend - does Dune really sing?!
10:30 hiking 30min - 1 hour - depends on the weather
Afterwards we celebrate the victory/coffee break at the location
13:00 Visit the Dragon Mountains - Easy Trekking
14:00 Lunch at the Zharkent city- real lagman /
Dungan and Uyghur food included
19:30 Arrival at Mineral Hot Springs Resort
Check-In Dinner (not included) - Overnight
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DAY 3
Mileage per day: 240 km
Temirlik Canyon-Bestamak Canyon-Lunar Canyon-Charyn Canyon
08:30 Breakfast
09:30 Departure from Mineral Hot Springs / 85 km
11:30 Arrival at Temirlik Canyon - Sightseeing / trekking 1hr
12:30 Departure to Bestamak Canyon
13:30 Arrival / hike 1hr
14:30 Delicious Lunch in the Canyon
(Guide to cook for you realy Royal Lunch)
15:30 Departure to Lunar Canyon
16:30 Arrival at Lunar Canyon -Sightseeing / trekking 30 minutes
19:00 Arrival to Saty village/Dinner
Overnight /guest house Saty village
 
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DAY 4
Mileage per day: 182 km
Black Canyon-Kolsai Lake-Kaindy Lake-Saty village 
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Departure from the Canyon to Kolsai Lakes
9:30 Kolsai Lake * (Lower Lake) walk to the pier / photography / guide will show the best location
12:00 Arrival at the guest house - Delicious lunch
13:00 Departure Kaindy Lake (Flooded Forest)
mountain road 1 hour / this is SUV adventure you will cross the river twice / and your best reward is to see Lake Kaindy
17:00 Arrival at the guest house/ rest / free time
19:00 Family dinner
20:00 Sunset, get-togethers around the Campfire, share your impressions.
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DAY 5
Mileage per day: 362 km 
Saty Gorge-Valley of Meadows-Bartogai Reservoir 
07:30 Breakfast
08:30 Departure Charyn Canyon
drive across - Valley of Meadows - pasture with mountain Shepherds
10:00 Photostop Black Canyon
12:00 Charyn Canyon / trakking 3-4 km (2ml)
15:00 Delicious lunch BBQ kebab in the village of Bayseit
16:30 Departure to Almaty city
18:30 Arrival in Almaty
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ATTENTION! THE PROGRAM MAY CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS OR IF IT IS NOT SAFE! THE GUIDE HAS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE PROGRAM, SINCE HE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TOURISTS

ECONOMY PACKAGE

FULL TOUR PACKAGE

Travel Taxi option: Suv (max. 4pax): 1200 USD 

​ INCLUDING: SUV-driver-fuel.

FULL TOUR PACKAGE:

  • •     1 Traveler -   1580 USD
    •     2 Travelers -  930 USD/per person
    •     3 Travelers -  820 USD/per person
    •     4 Travelers -  680 USD/per person

 
INCLUDED:  SUV + fuel + experienced English speaking guide + food + accommodation at Guest house-hotel (Twin rooms)-Tent (all equipment included), tickets to the National Parks, bottled water per person
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NOT INCLUDED: dinner at the Mineral Hot Springs Resort/ Day2

EXPLORE, DISCOVER AND ENJOY YOUR STAY

INSPIRATION

FIND YOUR FAVOURITE ACTIVITY

WE DO The BEST TOURS YOU HAVE EVER HAD! 

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