Itinerary
Day 1: Almaty-Bashi-Aktau
Stop At: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Departure from Almaty at 08:00. While driving over an hour on a highway (120 km), you will pass by artificial Kapshagai water reservoir, the biggest in Almaty region, with the casinos of "Kazakh Las-Vegas" on its bank.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Kapchagay, Kapchagay, Almaty Region
9-30 While driving over an hour on a highway (120 km), we will pass by artificial Kapshagai water reservoir, the biggest in Almaty region, with the casinos of "Kazakh Las-Vegas" on its bank.
Stop At: Saryozek, Kazakhstan
10-30 Brief stop at a gas station
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kalinino, Kazakhstan
12-00 Arriving to Basshi village which is located at the territory of Altyn Emel National Park. Lunch in the village and excursion to the Aktau mountains (85 km off-road).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Altyn-Emel National Park, Nawai Street 208/2 Kazakhstan
14-00 arriving to Singing dune. Walking, hiking to the top.
Singing Dune, reaching a height of 120 meters and a length of about 3 km, located in one of the corners of the Altyn-Emel National Park, a few kilometers from the Ili river between the mountains of Big and Small Kalkan. This sandy hill consists of very fine pure sand, which starts to "sing" in windy weather and its sound reminds the organ music
18-00 Return to Basshi village
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Kalinino, Kazakhstan
19-00 Arriving back to the village Bashi. Diner, overnight at the local guesthouse.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Bashi village local guesthouse
Day 2: Bashi-Altyn emel national park
Stop At: Kalinino, Kazakhstan
After breakfast at 07:30, you will depart at 09:00 to the Aktau mountains (83 km).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Altyn-Emel National Park, Nawai Street 208/2 Kazakhstan
9-00 arriving to Aktau and Katutau mountains.
Aktau Mountains (White Mountains) are world-renowned paleontological field.
Katutau Mountains (Frozen rocks) are very ancient ruined mountains with preserved volcanic outputs.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Kalinino, Kazakhstan
18-00 Return to Basshi village for diner and overnight.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at local guesthouse in Saty village
Day 3: Basshi-Zharkent-Shonzhy-Charyn-Saty
Stop At: Kalinino, Kazakhstan
8-00 Breakfast
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Zharkent, Zharkent, Almaty Region
10-00 Arrival to the Mosque
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shonzhy, Shonzhy, Almaty Region
12-00 local cuisine tasting
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Charyn Canyon, Charyn National Park, Charyn River Kazakhstan
14-00 Charyn canyon
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Saty, Saty, Almaty Region
19-00 Arriving to local guest house, diner and overnight
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight at the local guesthouse
Day 4: Saty-Kaindy-Kolsay-Almaty
Stop At: Saty, Saty, Almaty Region
8-00 Breakfast
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lake Kaindy, Saty Kazakhstan
10-00 Arriving to the Lake
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Saty, Saty, Almaty Region
13-00 Return to Saty for lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kolsai Lake, Saty Kazakhstan
14-00 Arriving to the lake
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Almaty, Almaty
16-00 Return to the city (20-00)
Duration: 4 hours
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Accommodation included: not included
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