Seamless loop that hits every major landmark—from alpine lakes and sunken forests to exclusive viewpoints of the Charyn Canyon.
The Ultimate Off-Road Circuit: high-altitude tracks of the Assy Plateau and rugged canyon trails that only a well-prepared 4x4 can conquer.
Experience the full diversity of the Almaty region in one trip.
Over three incredible days, you’ll explore a stunning array of destinations, including Issyk Lake, Bear Waterfall, Asy Plateau, Aul Tumar, Charyn Canyon, and the breathtaking Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes. This journey promises an immersive experience of Kazakhstan’s most iconic landscapes.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: LAKE ISSYK & ASSY PLATEAU
07:00 - Departure from Almaty
09:00 - Arrival at Lake Issyk; a short walk to the lake (1 km each way)
10:00 - Departure to the Turgen Gorge
11:30 - Arrival at Bear Waterfall; a trek of 4 km (round trip)
13:30 - Departure to the ethnos Aul Tumar
14:00 - Arrival in the village; accommodation in yurts and lunch
15:30 - Departure to Assy Plateau for an observatory visit
16:30 - Arrival; walk and photo opportunities
17:30 - Departure back to Aul Tumar
18:30 - Arrival; dinner, free time, and rest
09:00 - Arrival at Lake Issyk; a short walk to the lake (1 km each way)
10:00 - Departure to the Turgen Gorge
11:30 - Arrival at Bear Waterfall; a trek of 4 km (round trip)
13:30 - Departure to the ethnos Aul Tumar
14:00 - Arrival in the village; accommodation in yurts and lunch
15:30 - Departure to Assy Plateau for an observatory visit
16:30 - Arrival; walk and photo opportunities
17:30 - Departure back to Aul Tumar
18:30 - Arrival; dinner, free time, and rest
DAY 3: KOLSAY AND KAINDY LAKES
08:30 - Breakfast at the guesthouse
09:00 - Departure to Lake Kaindy (15 km, offroad)
09:30 - Arrival at the parking lot; a short walk to the lake (2 km)
10:30 - Explore three locations at Kaindy lake
12:00 - Return to the car (2 km)
13:00 - Departure to the guest house, with a stop at the panoramic platform overlooking the Chilik River valley
13:30 - Lunch at the guesthouse
14:30 - Departure to Lower Kolsai Lake (15 km)
15:00 - Enjoy a short walk along the shore of Lower Kolsai Lake
16:30 - Departure from the lake to Almaty (300 km)
20:30 - Arrival in Almaty
09:00 - Departure to Lake Kaindy (15 km, offroad)
09:30 - Arrival at the parking lot; a short walk to the lake (2 km)
10:30 - Explore three locations at Kaindy lake
12:00 - Return to the car (2 km)
13:00 - Departure to the guest house, with a stop at the panoramic platform overlooking the Chilik River valley
13:30 - Lunch at the guesthouse
14:30 - Departure to Lower Kolsai Lake (15 km)
15:00 - Enjoy a short walk along the shore of Lower Kolsai Lake
16:30 - Departure from the lake to Almaty (300 km)
20:30 - Arrival in Almaty
DAY 2: CHARYN CANYON
08:00 - Breakfast at the guesthouse
09:00 - Departure to Charyn Canyon
11:30 - Arrive at Charyn Canyon Panoramic Sites #1 and #2 - Valley of Castles. A short trek (2 km each way)
13:00 - Lunch break (packed lunch) before continuing the journey
13:30 - Drive to Panoramic Site #3 - Lunar Canyon View
14:15 - Continue to Panoramic Site #4 – Stone Shelf viewpoint
15:00 - Drive to Panoramic Sites #5 and #6 - Napoleon and the Austrian Viewpoint
17:00 - Depart from Charyn Canyon to Saty village
18:00 - Visit the Black Canyon, part of the main canyon of the Charyn River
19:00 - Check in at the guest house and have dinner
20:00 - Overnight stay at the guest house
09:00 - Departure to Charyn Canyon
11:30 - Arrive at Charyn Canyon Panoramic Sites #1 and #2 - Valley of Castles. A short trek (2 km each way)
13:00 - Lunch break (packed lunch) before continuing the journey
13:30 - Drive to Panoramic Site #3 - Lunar Canyon View
14:15 - Continue to Panoramic Site #4 – Stone Shelf viewpoint
15:00 - Drive to Panoramic Sites #5 and #6 - Napoleon and the Austrian Viewpoint
17:00 - Depart from Charyn Canyon to Saty village
18:00 - Visit the Black Canyon, part of the main canyon of the Charyn River
19:00 - Check in at the guest house and have dinner
20:00 - Overnight stay at the guest house
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Price List
Included in the tour price
Prices vary depending on the number of people in your group.
6 People
- Comfortable SUV transportation
- Services of an English/Chinese/Russian-speaking guide
- 2 Nights’ accommodation at a Guest House
- Three meals a day, excluding breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day
- National Park Permits & Entrance Fees
- 1.5 liters of drinking water per guest per day
- Personal expenses
- Pet-Friendly Travel: Bringing your furry friends (dogs and cats) along is welcome! A fee of $10 per day applies.
Not included in the tour price
$275 per person ($1 650 total)
$300 per person ($1 500 total)
5 People
4 People
$350 per person ($1 400 total)
$400 per person ($1 200 total)
3 People
Solo Tour
$900 total
$500 per person ($1 000 total)
2 People
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