A one-day route that visits six distinct areas—including the Valley of the Castles, Lunar Canyon and the Napoleon.
A mix of wide viewpoints and short, easy walks on quieter trails.
Unhurried pacing with time for photos and a closer look at the canyon’s geology and scale.
ITINERARY
- Day 1: Journey to the Tekes River Waterfall07:00 - Depart from Almaty, heading towards the Tekes River waterfall (320 km)
09:00 - Fuel stop in the village of Chilik
10:30 - Stop at the Kurtogay tract for stunning views of the Charyn River canyon
12:00 - Fuel stop at the regional center of Kegen, with lunch provided in boxed meals
14:30 - Arrive at the parking area near the trailhead for the Tekes River waterfall trek
15:30 - Begin the 3.5 km trek to the Tekes River waterfall (approximately one hour of walking)
16:00 - Return trek back to the parking area (3.5 km)
17:30 - Depart for the overnight lodging location
19:00 - Arrive at the overnight lodging location, set up camp, and enjoy dinner prepared by the guide-driver
20:30 - Dinner and socializing by the evening fire
22:00 - Overnight in tents (two guests will be accommodated in each triple tent) - Day 2: Exploration of Lake Tuzkol and Ketmen Pass07:00 - Breakfast at the campsite
09:00 - Depart towards Lake Tuzkol (65 km)
11:00 - Short walk to the shores of Lake Tuzkol
12:00 - Lunch provided in boxed meals, followed by departure from the lake towards Ketmen Pass (40 km), with scenic photo stops through the picturesque Shalkode Valley
14:30 - Begin the ascent to the Ketmen Pass with designated photo stops along the way
15:30 - Arrive at the summit of the pass, reaching an elevation of 3,040 meters
15:40 - Pause at a panoramic viewpoint to admire the winding mountain pass
16:00 - Depart for Almaty (340 km)
17:30 - Fuel stop in the regional center of Chundzha
21:00 - Arrive back in Almaty
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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
- Overnight accommodation in triple tents (two guests per tent)
- Rental of camping equipment (tables, chairs, washbasins, tents, mattresses, sleeping bags)
- Three meals a day, excluding breakfast on the first day, dinner on the second 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
$200 per person ($1 200 total)
$220 per person ($1 100 total)
5 People
4 People
$225 per person ($900 total)
$260 per person ($780 total)
3 People
Solo Tour
$650 total
$350 per person ($700 total)
2 People
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