Explore one of Kazakhstan’s largest high-altitude plateaus, still used as a traditional summer pasture for nomadic herds.
Off-road over the Ketmen Pass for panoramic views across the Tien Shan mountain range.
Visit the saline Lake Tuzkol to see the reflection of Khan Tengri and discover the unique, funnel-shaped Tekes River waterfall.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: TEKES RIVER WATERFALL
07:00 - Depart from Almaty, heading towards the Tekes River waterfall
09:00 - Fuel stop in Chilik village
10:30 - Kurtogay tract for panoramic views of the Charyn River canyon
12:00 - Arrival in Kegen for a final refuel and a picnic lunch
14:30 - Arrival at the Tekes River trailhead; gear check and preparation
15:30 - Begin the 3.5 km trek to the hidden Tekes River waterfall
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
20:30 - Dinner and socializing by the evening campfire
22:00 - Overnight under the stars (comfortable triple tents shared by two guests)
09:00 - Fuel stop in Chilik village
10:30 - Kurtogay tract for panoramic views of the Charyn River canyon
12:00 - Arrival in Kegen for a final refuel and a picnic lunch
14:30 - Arrival at the Tekes River trailhead; gear check and preparation
15:30 - Begin the 3.5 km trek to the hidden Tekes River waterfall
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
20:30 - Dinner and socializing by the evening campfire
22:00 - Overnight under the stars (comfortable triple tents shared by two guests)
DAY 2: LAKE TUZKOL AND KETMEN PASS
07:00 - Breakfast at the campsite
09:00 - Depart towards Lake Tuzkol (65 km)
11:00 - Short walk to the shores of Lake Tuzkol
12:00 - Picnic lunch, then departure towards Ketmen Pass (40 km), with scenic viewpoints throughout the Shalkode Valley
14:30 - Begin the ascent to the Ketmen Pass with photo stops along the way
15:30 - Arrive at the summit of the pass, reaching an elevation of 3,040 m.
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
09:00 - Depart towards Lake Tuzkol (65 km)
11:00 - Short walk to the shores of Lake Tuzkol
12:00 - Picnic lunch, then departure towards Ketmen Pass (40 km), with scenic viewpoints throughout the Shalkode Valley
14:30 - Begin the ascent to the Ketmen Pass with photo stops along the way
15:30 - Arrive at the summit of the pass, reaching an elevation of 3,040 m.
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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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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