​Schedule of Day

DAY 1

Mileage per day 350 km

Trekking: 6-8 km

Departure from Almaty to the National Park "Altyn Emel" - the largest and most diverse park of attractions, located at the foot of the Dzhungarskiy Alatau. We will cross the delta of the river ILI, there we will make a reststop, the guide will tell you interesting facts about this place.
We will visit the Singing Dune "Aigaykum", a beautiful view of the delta of the "ILI" river will open from the top of the dune. Overview the sunset, an amazing play of colors will delight the eye.
Overnight in a cozy mini hotel in the national park.
Accommodation in 2 twin rooms
from request could be overnight in tents with all stuff.

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DAY 2

Mileage per day 420 km

Trekking: 6-8 km

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to the chalk mountains of Aktau, the landscape of the mountains resembles "MARMIAN LANDSCAPES" We will go on an exciting 6-8 km hike. The vastness and variety of mountain landscapes will amaze you. Thanks to the dry semi-desert climatic zone, the temperature here is comfortable all year round. After the hike, be sure to have a picnic in nature, cook delicious BBQ meat and vegetables. We will go to the lava mountains "KATUTAU" a unique place created by nature, photo session on fantastic spot.
Next step to  the thermal springs, pass 300 km asphalt road. This is a paradise in the middle of unspoiled nature. There will be time to recuperate by taking warm baths with a glass of wine / champagne in the pools under the open stars. Overnight in cozy hotel

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DAY 3

Mileage per day 200 km

Trekking: 6-8 km

We will visit the Charyn National Park
This is a huge valley of the Charyn River canyons, the variety of textures of the canyons will pleasantly surprise you. We will visit little-known locations far from groups of tourists. Perhaps will be lucky to watch wild animals. Hiking along the beautiful Bestamak canyon will impress you.
Overnight in comfortable tents in the Small Canyon, the guide will cook specialties over the fire, be your chef and tell the legends and secrets that the canyon is fraught with. The atmosphere will be very comfortable. Celebratory bonfire, glass of wine, stars and heavenly sounds of nature!

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DAY 4

Mileage per day 200 km

Trekking: 6-8 km

Travel to the Pearl of the Northern Tien Shan.
Our path will run through the Zhalanashka Valley, alpine meadows where sheep and horses graze. A wonderful combination of small auls (villages) with thin threads of smoke from the chimneys of houses and on the horizon the majestic mountains of the Northern Tien Shan! This place smells like home and is accessible all year round. Every season is beautiful.
Lakes with crystal clear water, coniferous forest, pristine beauty.
Lunch at the guest house, with all the traditions of the Kazakhs, the house smells of freshly baked bread and delicious food.
We visit Kolsay Lake, hike 3-4 km, boat ride for one hour.
Dinner and overnight at the guest house
Twin rooms (euro shower / WS)

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DAY 5

Mileage per day 320 km

Trekking: 3-5 km

We will have a horseback ride to Lake Kaindy, "flooded forest"
The length of the track is 3-5 km. The most beautiful views of the Kungey Alatau mountains. Kaindy Lake is very popular because of its extraordinary beauty, everyone wants to touch it and be happy!
Traveling to the Bestyubinskoye reservoir, passing through the mountain gorge of the Kelsu river.
Picnic with beautiful views of the Tekes Valley
Tekes gorge is famous for its unspoiled beauty
stops and dialogues with modern mountain nomads
Overnight on a leap pasture in a real yurt, get acquainted with the life and traditions of Kazakhs.
This is a unique location for spending the night, for every traveler.

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DAY 6

Mileage per day 400 km

Trekking: 5-8 km

Walk to an unusual waterfall, the gorge is very beautiful, impresses with its pristine beauty. The waterfall resembles a bowl.
Departure to the Tuzkol Salt Lake, located at an altitude of 2000m
The uniqueness is that a stunning view of Khan-Tengri Peak 7010 m and other glaciers opens from the lake. Captures your breath.
Picnic on the shore of a salt lake.
Departure to Turgen Gorge
On the way we will visit Charyn Canyon - this is the main spot, usually there are many tourists, a popular place. But we are experienced hikers and visiting the Canyon at sunset is a very exciting moment ....
Awesome Dinner at the Café.
Arrival at the mountain guest house / private area.
Rest / sauna
Twin rooms.

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DAY 7

Mileage per day 130 km

Trekking: 5-14km

The final day of travel along Zhetysu land - translation from Kazakh seven rivers.
We will have a walk to the beautiful Kairak waterfall
The hike will take half a day 6.5 km to the waterfall. If there is no desire to make a long hike, we can take a walk along the gorge, organize a picnic by the mountain river.
Gastro tour with a local winemaker / great atmosphere
Lunch at a local winemaker. Upon completion of our trip, we will visit Issyk Lake. Very beautiful Lake.
Arrival in the city in the evening.