About this trip
This trip runs through Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, from the city streets of Almaty out into the mountains and valleys of the Tian Shan. It moves at an easy pace, with a mix of guided days and time to explore on your own.
Expect a lot of landscape: the red rock of Charyn Canyon, the still blue of Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes, and snow-capped peaks along the way. In Karakol you get a dose of local history and heritage, and in Bokonbaevo you see the old tradition of eagle hunting up close.
Accommodation switches between guesthouses and yurts, and meals are home-cooked rather than restaurant fare. It is built with families and easy-going travellers in mind, so there is room to settle into each place rather than rushing through.
What you'll do
- Wander the city of Almaty
- Walk the trails of Charyn Canyon
- See the waters of Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
- Visit Karakol's wooden cathedral and Dungan mosque
- Watch an eagle hunting demonstration in Bokonbaevo
- Sleep in a traditional yurt camp
- Partially guided, so some days are led and others are yours to explore
- Easy pace, well suited to families
- Accommodation includes basic guesthouses and yurts alongside more standard rooms
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Almaty · 21 Aug – 22 Aug
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