Almaty – Altyn-Emel National Park (Singing Dune, Aktau colorful mountains, Katutau volcano) - Chunja thermals - Bestamak/Temirlik - Zhabyr canyon - Kolsay and Kaindy lakes - Charyn canyon - Bartogay Lake - Issyk - Turgen waterfalls - Big Almaty Lake - Almaty
Season | March - May, September - November |
Duration of a tour | 9 days, 8 nights |
What's interesting |
Singing Dune, Aktau mountains, Charyn canyon, Kolsay and Kaindy, Bartogay lake, Turgen falls |
Photo and video | Altyn-Emel NP pictures, canyons photo, Sogdian ash-tree |
What to take |
Hiking shoes/trainers, high socks, long trekking pants, shorts, sandals, swimwear, t-shirt with long and short sleeves, thermo-underwear (top and bottom), wind/waterproof jacket and pants, warm jacket, peaked cap, hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion, backpack for day hikes, personal hygienic set |
Day 1 |
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Day 2 |
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Day 3 |
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Day 4 |
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Day 5 |
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Day 6 |
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Day 8 |
Breakfast. Drive from Bartogay to Issyk highland lake. Lunch near the lake and drive to Turgen gorge. Hiking to the Bear waterfall (1,5 hours). Evening accommodation at a guest house in Turgen, dinner and overnight. |
Day 9 |
Breakfast at a guest house. Drive to the Big Almaty Lake. Excursion around and lunch. Drive down to Almaty (estimated time of arrival Almaty is 15.00pm). |
Prices:
2 persons in group |
$1710,00 per person |
3-4 persons in group |
$1620,00 per person |
5-6 persons in group |
$1370,00 per person |
7-9 persons in group |
$1165,00 per person |
The price includes:
- all transfers according to the itinerary: Almaty – Altyn Emel NP - Chunja - Bestamak - Temirlik - Zhabyr - Kolsay NP - Charyn NP - Issyk - Turgen - Big Almaty Lake - Almaty
- guided hikes and excursions in Altyn Emel National Park (Singing Dune and Aktau hills), in canyons (Charyn/Bestamak/Zhabyr), in Kolsay in Turgen
- accommodation at guest house in Bas'shi village (Altyn-Emel NP), 1 night, double rooms
- accommodation at a SPA guest house in Chunja thermals, 1 night, double rooms
- accommodation at a guest house in Saty (Kolsay NP), 2 nights, double rooms
- accommodation at guest house in Turgen gorge, 1 night, double rooms
- tent camping (Aktau, Temirlik, Bartogay), 3 nights (double tents, sleeping bags and mats, tableware and kitchen gear, lighting etc.)
- meals: full board, 3 meals a day (9 lunches, 8 breakfasts, 8 dinners). Vegetarian menu is also available.
- drinking water
- National parks and special areas entry fees and permissions
- English-speaking guide
Price does not include:
- international flights (to/from Almaty)
- accommodation/entertainment in Almaty
- airport meetings and transfers
- rent of personal clothes/shoes, hiking gear (like backpacks)
- personal expenses like souvenirs, calls etc.
- menu does not include soft and alcohol drinks, snacks