Kazakhstan
Kazakh Steppe Adventure
ModerateDuration
9 days
Group Size
Up to 10
Difficulty
Moderate
Price
$1,320
Tour Overview
From Almaty's sleek cafés at the foot of the Tian Shan to the vast silence of the steppe and the turquoise highland lakes that leave you breathless at altitude, Kazakhstan is a country of extraordinary scale and beauty. This adventure combines city culture with real wilderness.
Tour Highlights
Big Almaty Lake
A turquoise glacier-fed lake at 2,500 m, surrounded by peaks that reach 4,000 m above sea level.
Shymbulak Mountain Resort
One of Central Asia's best ski and hiking resorts, just 25 km from downtown Almaty.
Charyn Canyon
Kazakhstan's answer to the Grand Canyon — a dramatic 80 m deep gorge carved through red sandstone.
Steppe Yurt Stay
Spend two nights in a traditional felt yurt with a nomadic family on the open steppe.
Itinerary
Day 1–2
Almaty
Arrive, Green Bazaar, Kok-Tobe hill, Shymbulak resort visit.
Day 3
Big Almaty Lake
Morning hike to the glacier-fed lake at 2,511 m altitude.
Day 4–5
Charyn Canyon
Drive to the canyon, hike the Valley of Castles, riverside camp.
Day 6–7
Steppe & Yurt Stay
Transfer to the steppe, two nights in a nomadic yurt camp, eagle demonstration.
Day 8
Return to Almaty
Final day in the city, last souvenirs and dinner.
Day 9
Departure
Transfer to Almaty International Airport.
What's Included
- All transfers
- 8 nights (hotel + yurt camp)
- Breakfasts & yurt meals
- English guide
- Yurt experience with family
- Entrance fees
Starting from
$1,320
per person
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