This tour is an ideal option for those who want to see all the main natural attractions of Kazakhstan. You will visit the most beautiful places, learn everything about snow cats and have a good rest.
On the tour we will visit three national parks, which are UNESCO biosphere reserves. All the footage of snow leopards in Kazakhstan that you will find on the Internet was taken there. So, seeing the symbol of Kazakhstan - the Red Book snow leopard - on our tour is a very real possibility. Also, on almost every tour we meet wild horses - kulans, Przewalski's horse, as well as argali.
In 5 days you will visit all climatic zones of Kazakhstan - from harsh deserts to mountain lakes, next to which you can feel the breath of glaciers. You will admire the beauty of Charyn - one of the most impressive canyons in the world, you will contemplate the crystal clear Kolsai lakes - pearls located in the highlands of the Tien Shan Mountains. Explore the diversity of deserts in the Altyn-Emel National Park and swim in hot springs, the water of which has a healing effect.
Get your cameras ready, the shots will be the envy of everyone!
Tour day-by-day
The car will be delivered to your hotel on the morning of the first day. Departure from the city is accompanied by a short excursion through the history and modernity of the city of Almaty and Kazakhstan as a whole. On the way you will see the Kapchagai reservoir, as well as the casino city of Kunaev. The first location will be the Tamgaly-Tas tract, where there is a short walk with inspection of rock paintings. Lunch is provided at the same location. Afterwards we will drive through the Altyn-Emel pass, which, according to legend, was given its name by Genghis Khan himself. In the afternoon we will visit the Singing Dune and climb to its top. Overnight in a cozy guest house at the “comfort +” tariff, in a hotel at the “lux” tariff and in a tent camp at the “scout” tariff.
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2
day
On the morning of the second day, we have breakfast and head to the heart of the Altyn-Emel Park - the chalk mountains of Aktau. The site offers easy hiking to the top of the mountain, which offers the best views for photographs. Afterwards we move to the volcanic mountains of Katutau, where we will look at the bizarre figures from volcanic lava that solidified millions of years ago. Next we will go to a natural monument - a 700-year-old willow in the Kosbastau ranger cordon, which is sacred to local residents. Overnight accommodation is provided in the same place as the previous night.
1st part - safari
On the third day we will complete our acquaintance with the Altyn Emel National Park by going to the Tiger Mountains. They received this name due to the characteristic color of the clays from which they are composed. Afterwards we will go to hot springs, the water of which has healing properties. Overnight at a recreation center near the hot springs.
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day
On day 4 you will find yourself in the area of alpine meadows, where you will begin to get acquainted with the Kolsai Lakes National Park. And along the way, we will visit the panoramic point of the Charyn Canyon, which is called “Black Rocks”. The first location will be Lake Kaindy The name Kaindy is translated from Kazakh as “birch,” which we will see when we stop at the largest birch grove in the entire Northern Tien Shan. At the end of the path, a lake awaits us, which has no analogue anywhere in the world. The trunks of the fir trees, half under water after the devastating earthquake of the early twentieth century, remained standing as eternal guards of the lake.
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5
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On day 5, the pearl of the entire Tien Shan awaits you - the Kolsai Lakes. If you wish, you can order a horseback ride around the lake, or a catamaran ride. Next we will have a road back to Almaty; on the way to the city we will again feel the natural contrast, visiting the younger brother of the Grand Canyon - the Valley of Castles of the Charyn Canyon. The “Valley of Castles” canyon is a unique natural object, where, under the influence of nature for thousands of years, remnants have formed in the form of isolated mountains, pillars, towers and even dragons. This is a place where fantasies really have room to run wild. In the “Valley of Castles” you have the opportunity to touch history in the truest sense of the word. We will walk to the Charyn River, where we will admire relict trees (ash, turanga), which are more than 5 million years old. Arrival time in the city is around 18:00, but the time is approximate. Everything will depend on your speed and wishes. We never rush anyone - enjoy the journey at your own pace.
2nd part - mountains
Tour day-by-day
The car will be delivered to your hotel on the morning of the first day. Departure from the city is accompanied by a short excursion through the history and modernity of the city of Almaty and Kazakhstan as a whole. On the way you will see the Kapchagai reservoir, as well as the casino city of Kunaev. The first location will be the Tamgaly-Tas tract, where there is a short walk with inspection of rock paintings. Lunch is provided at the same location. Afterwards we will drive through the Altyn-Emel pass, which, according to legend, was given its name by Genghis Khan himself. In the afternoon we will visit the Singing Dune and climb to its top. Overnight in a cozy guest house at the “comfort +” tariff, in a hotel at the “lux” tariff and in a tent camp at the “scout” tariff.
1
day
On the morning of the second day, we have breakfast and head to the heart of the Altyn-Emel Park - the chalk mountains of Aktau. The site offers easy hiking to the top of the mountain, which offers the best views for photographs. Afterwards we move to the volcanic mountains of Katutau, where we will look at the bizarre figures from volcanic lava that solidified millions of years ago. Next we will go to a natural monument - a 700-year-old willow in the Kosbastau ranger cordon, which is sacred to local residents. Overnight accommodation is provided in the same place as the previous night.
1st part - safari
2
day
On the third day we will complete our acquaintance with the Altyn Emel National Park by going to the Tiger Mountains. They received this name due to the characteristic color of the clays from which they are composed. Afterwards we will go to hot springs, the water of which has healing properties. Overnight at a recreation center near the hot springs.
3
day
On day 4 you will find yourself in the area of alpine meadows, where you will begin to get acquainted with the Kolsai Lakes National Park. And along the way, we will visit the panoramic point of the Charyn Canyon, which is called “Black Rocks”. The first location will be Lake Kaindy The name Kaindy is translated from Kazakh as “birch,” which we will see when we stop at the largest birch grove in the entire Northern Tien Shan. At the end of the path, a lake awaits us, which has no analogue anywhere in the world. The trunks of the fir trees, half under water after the devastating earthquake of the early twentieth century, remained standing as eternal guards of the lake. Overnight in a guest house at the "comfort+" tariff, in a hotel at the "lux" tariff and at a campsite at the "scout" tariff.
4
day
On day 5, the pearl of the entire Tien Shan awaits you - the Kolsai Lakes. If you wish, you can order a horseback ride around the lake, or a catamaran ride. Next we will have a road back to Almaty; on the way to the city we will again feel the natural contrast, visiting the younger brother of the Grand Canyon - the Valley of Castles of the Charyn Canyon. The “Valley of Castles” canyon is a unique natural object, where, under the influence of nature for thousands of years, remnants have formed in the form of isolated mountains, pillars, towers and even dragons. This is a place where fantasies really have room to run wild. In the “Valley of Castles” you have the opportunity to touch history in the truest sense of the word. We will walk to the Charyn River, where we will admire relict trees (ash, turanga), which are more than 5 million years old. Arrival time in the city is around 18:00, but the time is approximate. Everything will depend on your speed and wishes. We never rush anyone - enjoy the journey at your own pace.
2nd part - mountains
5
day
Tour gallery
We do not use other people's and stock materials, all the shots were made by us personally.
Kristina and Dima crafted a journey for us with incredible attention to detail. They conveyed us safely from Almaty to Tbilisi over 14 days, on-road and off-road. We went to many places you can only get to with difficulty, and those places were stunningly beautiful. As they got to know our personalities and interests, they started to adapt the trip even more personally for us. Every stop, every meal, every overnight accommodation was meticulously planned.
New Zealand
I would highly recommend Din-Jeep Trip. We spent a thoroughly enjoyable three weeks travelling with them and being looked after. The vehicles were top class, well maintained and comfortable. Drivers were highly experienced and also knowledgable about the area, its’ history and wildlife. For an unforgettable, safe and memorable tour (with fantastic food on top!) you definitely won’t find better. A huge thanks to Dima, Kristina and Kirill for the fantastic memories and support throughout our trip.
We were 8 women from Thailand. We had so much fun and amazing experience with Dima and Christina. We discussed with Christina over email and WhatsApp. They were able to customize the itinerary to accommodate our requirements. They helped us much more beyond e.g. exchange money, groceries, apartment's problems etc. We got a lot of information about history and the sites. I definitely recommend you go with Din-jeeptrip. The price was very reasonable. It was one of the best value for money trip we had.
Accommodation at a campsite. The price of the tariff includes the use of our camping equipment, as well as camping maintenance services (installation of tents, cooking, etc.).