5 Day Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan Expedition

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

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

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

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

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