About this trip
Eight days across southeastern Kazakhstan with your own private guide, built around family pace and starting whenever suits you. The route takes in some of the country's most distinctive landscapes, from Mars-like desert formations to alpine lakes.
Expect a mix of easy exploring and one proper hike, with the rest of the days given over to looking at rock formations, canyons and mountains rather than rushing between them.
What you'll do
- See the Mars-like landforms of Aktau and Katutau mountains in Altyn Emel National Park
- Walk among the four canyons of Charyn Canyon National Park
- Hike to the Kolsai Lakes in the Heaven Mountains
- Explore the rock formations of the Valley of Castles
- Private guide throughout, with a start date to suit your family
- One longer hike to reach Kolsai Lakes, otherwise a relaxed pace
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Almaty · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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