The Experience
A carefully designed cross-border journey through the most scenic locations of Southeast Kazakhstan and Eastern Kyrgyzstan
Canyons, alpine lakes, mountain hot springs, nomadic culture, horseback riding, yurts and hidden valleys — all combined into one seamless road trip
Highlights
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What's Included
Included in price
- Private SUV transport throughout
- English & Russian speaking guide
- All accommodation — cabins, yurts, hotels
- All meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner
- All activities — zipline, horse riding, SUP
- All entrance fees & permits
- Border crossing assistance
Not included
- International flights
- Personal purchases & souvenirs
- Travel insurance
- Hotel in Almaty / Bishkek before or after the tour
We recommend purchasing travel insurance before your trip. We can advise on suitable options on request.
Your Itinerary
Day 1 Almaty -> Charyn Canyon -> Saty Village
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Almaty -> Charyn Canyon -> Saty Village
Departure from Almaty at 12:00 PM
The route begins with one of the most iconic landscapes of Kazakhstan — Charyn Canyon
We spend several hours exploring the canyon viewpoints, walking through the dramatic rock formations, drinking tea with panoramic views and taking photos during golden hour
In the evening we continue to the mountain village of Saty where guests stay overnight in cozy A-frame cabins surrounded by nature
Day 2 Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes -> Kyrgyzstan -> Karakol
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Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes -> Kyrgyzstan -> Karakol
Early breakfast and departure to Kolsai Lakes
Guests enjoy horseback riding through alpine forest landscapes and spend time walking around the lake area before descending toward the legendary Kaindy Lake with its submerged forest and turquoise water
After lunch we continue through Kegen toward the Kazakhstan–Kyrgyzstan border crossing at Karasu
Entering Kyrgyzstan, the road leads along the mountains toward Karakol where guests check into a private mountain cabin that will be the base for the next three nights
Day 3 Altyn Arashan Hot Springs
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Altyn Arashan Hot Springs
After breakfast we head into the mountains toward Altyn Arashan — one of the most beautiful alpine valleys in Central Asia
Guests travel deep into the mountains, relax in natural hot spring pools surrounded by pine forests and snowy peaks, enjoy lunch in the valley and spend the day immersed in untouched nature
In the evening we return to Karakol for dinner and overnight stay
Day 4 Jety-Oguz & Kok-Jayik
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Jety-Oguz & Kok-Jayik
Morning departure toward the famous red rock formations of Jety-Oguz
After sightseeing and photo stops, we continue higher into the mountains toward Kok-Jaiyk Valley
This is a full nomadic experience day including:
• traditional yurts
• horseback riding
• eagle rider performances
• mountain BBQ
• panoramic valleys and alpine meadows
By evening we return to Karakol for the final overnight stay
Day 5 Slow Travel & Return
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Slow Travel & Return
A relaxed morning in Karakol
Depending on weather and guests’ preferences:
• free time in town
or
• optional boat ride on Issyk-Kul
After lunch we begin the return journey toward Almaty
Arrival in the evening