Golden Ring Of Zhetysu
About this tour
During this tour you will discover a unique Almaty region, visit most popular places, stay at a local guesthouse and see the beauty of Kazakh nature. It will be an unforgettable and fascinating journey that will bring you unforgettable memories.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Алматы, Казахстан to Basshiy, Kalinino, Казахстан
Day 1 Meeting with driver in Almaty and transfer for tour in Altyn-Emel (290 km, 5 hours). Altyn-Emel is a national natural park located in the Ili River Valley. The Park was founded on 10 April, 1996 to preserve a unique natural complex with archaeological, historical and cultural monuments, rare and endangered species of animals and plants. The Park has a total area of 520,000 ha During sightseeing of Altyn Emel we will see a unique phenomenon of the nature – Signing Barchan Dune which is 1.5 km long and 120 m high. While the wind is blowing from the West dispersing the sands, one has a feeling that the pipe organ is playing in the heart of the desert Lunch at guesthouse. Excursion at Singing dunes. Dinner and overnight at guesthouse in Basshi village.
Day 2: Basshiy, Kalinino, Казахстан
Breakfast We will drive to see red and white colored mountains called Aktau-Katytau mountains. These mountains are famous for its unique appearance, which was probably created by small volcanoes, erupted and immediately cooled down several thousand years ago. Lunch-box during excursion. Return back to guesthouse. Dinner and overnight. Meal: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3: Basshiy, Kalinino, Казахстан to Саты, Казахстан
Breakfast Transfer to Charyn canyon (270 km, 4 hours). The Canyon has been described as the Grand Canyon’s little brother. The Canyon itself is approximately 150 km long, and, in places up to 300 meters deep. Lunch during excursion (picnic or lunch-boxes) Transfer to the Kaiyndy Lake. It's a very young lake that appeared only in the beginning of the last century as a result of the 1911 earthquake. Transfer to Saty village. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Саты, Казахстан
Breakfast Transfer to Kolsay 1st lake. Such kind of beauty cannot be found anywhere. Here you can enjoy unsurpassed forest. These lakes are situated in the eastern part of the picturesque Kungei Tau gorge, 300 km from Almaty. Lunch during excursion (lunch-box or picnic). Trekking to Kolsay lake 2nd, if you want. Drive back to the guesthouse. Dinner, overnight in guesthouse Optionally: horse riding and boat trip
Day 5: Саты, Казахстан to Алматы, Казахстан
Breakfast. Drive back to Almaty. En route visiting Bartogay reservoir is possible.
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What to know
I am ready to start a tour anyday you want :)
Route & locations
Алматы, Казахстан to Basshiy, Kalinino, Казахстан