Almaty Region 5 Days Private Tour From Almaty

Itinerary

Day 1: Almaty / Aktau mountains / Katutau mountains / Basshy

Stop At: Almaty, Almaty
8 a.m. The adventure starts from a hotel in Almaty or from the airport. After meeting the guide, we hit the road in a comfortable SUV. On the way, we make several stops to try the Kazakh cheese Kurt and take pictures of the surroundings.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Altyn-Emel, Almaty Kazakhstan
12 p.m. The first destination is Basshi village; the road takes about 4 hours. There we check into a hotel and have lunch.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Aktau Mountains, State National Park Altyn-Emel Kazakhstan
1 p.m. We go to the bottom of the ancient ocean, from which the Chalk Mountains of Aktau rose millions of years ago. The road takes about 1.5 hours on the off-road. In the mountains, the guide offers you to explore the area with several routes of varying difficulty and tell the story of the mountains.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Katutau Mountain, Kazakhstan
5 p.m. After a walk, we have a cup of hot tea and go to the volcanic mountains of Katutau. Unusual cliffs created by wind, sun and water will be a great place for a photo shoot. Heading to the hotel, we stop at the 700-year-old Willow and try water from a mineral spring.

7 p.m. Dinner at the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Basshy village hotel

Day 2: Bashy / Singing Dune / Zharkent / Hot Springs

Stop At: Altyn-Emel, Almaty Kazakhstan
7 a.m. Day starts with a hearty breakfast at the hotel.

8 a.m. We take our things and go to conquer the singing Dune. The road takes about an hour on the off road. Upon arrival, we climb to the top of the dune to enjoy the view of the Ili River and the mountains surrounding the singing Dune, the guide tells you where the sand is in the steppe and shows how to help a barchan to sing.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Zharkent, Zharkent, Almaty Region
11 a.m. After returning to the parking lot and a cup of tea, we leave for the city of Zharkent. There we have lunch and visit a Chinese mosque built entirely of wood. The road takes about 2 hours and pass through the Tiger Mountains, where we definitely make a stop.

1:30 p.m. We try the most delicious lagman in Kazakhstan in a local cafe (a traditional dish of Central Asian cuisine).
Duration: 1 minute

Stop At: Zharkent Mosque, Zharkent Kazakhstan
2:30 p.m. We visit the Zharkent mosque and take a walk around the local market to enjoy the flavor of Asian trade and the abundance of fruit and hot bread. Then we go to an oasis in the middle of the steppe - Chunja hot springs.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shonzhy, Shonzhy, Almaty Region
6 p.m. Arrival to the hot springs. There we can try several pools with mineral water 37-40 degrees Celsius. Most pools are open around the clock. This is a great place to swim in the open starry sky.

7 p.m. A traditional hotel dinner will be a great end to the day.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hot Springs Hotel with open swimming pools

Day 3: Hot Springs / Temerlic canyon / Bestamak canyon / Moon canyon / Saty

Stop At: Canyon Temirlik, Kazakhstan
8:30 a.m. The third day begins with a hearty breakfast at the hotel of your choice.

9:30 a.m. Pick up things and go to canyons of the Charyn Natural Park. On the way we stop in Chunja city to take lunch boxes for lunch.

11 a.m. Arrival at Temerlik Canyon, formed by the river of the same name, which flows into the Charyn River. The guide will tell the story of the formation of the area and show the best places to take a photo.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Charyn Canyon National Park, Charyn Canyon National Park, Almaty Region
1 p.m. Begin a descent into the canyon Bestamak, which is a more colorful and wild replica of the Castle Valley Canyon. The road through the canyon takes about 40 minutes, where we have lunch near the rough Charyn River.

2 p.m. We leave Bestomak Canyon and go to the most breathtaking panorama of the Charyn River and the Valley of Castles Canyon, which we will meet on the last day. This is the best place to take amazing pictures.

5 p.m. After crossing several passes and off-road, we discover the Lunar Canyon. This canyon is not like other canyons and is a mountain clay labyrinths. During the guide story about the area you have time to take photos.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Saty, Saty, Almaty Region
6 p.m. We leave the country of canyons and go to the mountains, to the village of Saty. The journey from the canyons takes approximately 1.5 hours. In Saty we spend the night in a guest house and get acquainted with the life and culture of local residents. A traditional Kazakh dinner will be a great end to the day.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Local Guest House with Traditional homemade food

Day 4: Saty village / Kolsai 3 / Kolsai 2 / Saty

Stop At: Lower Kolsai Lake, Saty Kazakhstan
7:30 a.m. Breakfast in the guest house.

8:30 a.m. Pack our backpacks and go to the lower Kolsai Lake, from which we go on a hike to the middle Kolsai. The road takes about 3 hours one way.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Upper Kolsai Lake, Saty Kazakhstan
12 p.m. On the middle Kolsai lake we can enjoy a lunch, which we take with us in advance (prepare a place in a backpack). The guide shows you the best places for a photo and makes hot herbal tea.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Saty, Saty, Almaty Region
5:30 p.m. We return to the guest house to have dinner with a traditional dinner and sit in the evening by the fire. There is also time to walk around the village.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Local Guest House with Traditional homemade food


Day 5: Saty / Lake Kaindy / Charyn Canyon / Almaty

Stop At: Lake Kaindy, Saty Kazakhstan
8 a.m. After breakfast at the guest house, we leave for the Kaindy Lake, the miracle of Kungei Alatau. The road to the lake takes an hour off-road. Take a walk on the lake and visit 3 points from which it is best to get acquainted with the lake.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Charyn Canyon, Charyn National Park, Charyn River Kazakhstan
1 p.m. We return to the village of Saty for lunch, pack our bags and go to the Charyn canyon " Castle Valley". After visiting of the best panoramic views of the canyon, go down deep into the canyon and reach the Charyn River. The guide tells you about the origin of the canyon, and treat you tea. You can return to the parking area on foot or rent a taxi.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Almaty, Almaty
5 p.m. On the way back to Almaty, we make several stops to capture the sunset and visit the bazaar in the Bayseit village.

9 p.m. We take you to a hotel or anywhere in the city. The many-day tour in Almaty region ends, but stays in your memory for a long time.
Duration: 2 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.