The Hidden Gems Of The East
Starts in Oskemen International Airport, Oskemen, Kazakhstan
If you’re ready to disconnect from your gadgets, greet the sunrise, admire the sunsets, walk a lot, and fully immerse yourself in the moment — this journey is for you.
Dates: September 19–28
Duration: 10 days
Distance by car: ~1000 km
Hiking distance: 15–20 km
Maximum altitude: 2,400 m
Accommodation: Guesthouses, tent camps, a small hotel
Highlights of the Tour:
Grayling fishing
Meeting Borya the boar and his friends
Foraging for mushrooms, berries, and tasting local delicacies
Herbal teas and infusions from Katon meadows
Homemade sour cream, butter, cottage cheese, milk, and cream
The most healing and unique-tasting kymyz (fermented mare's milk)
Exceptional honey straight from the hive
Hidden, mysterious lakes far from curious eyes
White nights in the highlands, the Milky Way above your head
Traditional Russian baths following Old Believer rituals
...and many more experiences that will forever connect you to Katon.