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GOLDEN RING OF ZHETYSU

(Duration of Tour, 5 Days)

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.

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 ParkAncient Canyons, Beautiful Lakes and mountains with snowy peaks.

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.

We provide all the gear, meals, transportation, permits, fees and reservations so you can focus 100% on hiking and and enjoying your vacation.
Your only "job" on these trips is absorbing and enjoying everything the tour - their breathtaking views, challenging and fulfilling hikes, awe-inspiring natural and cultural history, wildlife, and unique natural wonders

SEASON:

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

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

DAY 1

​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
09:30 Stop at the road bazaar stop for shopping, discover people life  
11:30 Arrival to
ALTYN EMEL NATIONAL PARK, Yummy Lunch  at  Basshi Village
13:30 Departure Cretaceous Mountains Aktau - Bottom of the Ocean "Tethys"
14:30 Arrival / hiking 2-3 hours, depending on weather conditions
17:30 Optionally: camp overnight/mini hotel 3***l

18:30 Sunset / perfect time  shoot sunset  
19:30 Cooking dinner / Overnight stay

DAY 2

Mileage per day: 362 km

Katutau lava mountains-Sand Singing Dune-Hot Mineral Springs 

07:00 Breakfast

08:00 Departure Sand Singing Dune/ 45 km - gravel road
09:00 Arrival - Sightseeing
10:30 Arrival / hiking 1 hour - depends on the weather

13:00 Visit the Dragon Mountains - Easy Trekking

14:00 Lunch at the Zharkent city- real lagman / Dungan and Uyghur food
19:30 Arrival at Mineral Hot Springs Resort

Check-In Dinner - Overnight

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 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

 

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.

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

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

WE DO The BEST TOURS YOU HAVE EVER HAD! 

ECONOMY PACKAGE

ALL INCLUSIVE  PACKAGE

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

Including: SUV-driver-fuel.

ALL INCLUSIVE 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

Not included: dinner at the Mineral Hot Springs Resort/ Day2

EXPLORE, DISCOVER AND ENJOY YOUR STAY

INSPIRATION

FIND YOUR FAVOURITE ACTIVITY

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