Almaty Nomads
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GOLDEN RING OF ALMATY
Ultimate 8-Day Adventure Across the Most Beautiful Places of Southeast Kazakhstan
If you want to explore the very best nature around Almaty in one unforgettable journey, this tour was designed exactly for that.
The Golden Ring of Almaty is our signature multi-day expedition that connects the most spectacular landscapes of southeastern Kazakhstan.
During eight days you will travel through dramatic canyons, alpine lakes, colorful mountains, vast plateaus, and traditional villages.
All tours are conducted in a comfortable private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, allowing you to travel at a relaxed pace and fully enjoy each location.
During eight days you will travel through dramatic canyons, alpine lakes, colorful mountains, vast plateaus, and traditional villages.
All tours are conducted in a comfortable private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, allowing you to travel at a relaxed pace and fully enjoy each location.
Tour Highlights
During this journey, you will visit some of the most iconic natural landmarks of Kazakhstan:
SUP boarding on the Ili River
Ancient Buddhist petroglyphs at Tamgaly Tas
The colorful Aktau Mountains
The volcanic landscapes of Katutau
The famous Singing Dunes in Altyn Emel National Park
Charyn Canyon – often called the “Grand Canyon of Central Asia”
The surreal Moon Canyon and dramatic Black Canyon viewpoints
Kaindy Lake – known for its mysterious sunken forest
Kolsai Lake – one of the most beautiful alpine lakes in Kazakhstan
Turgen Gorge and Bear Waterfall
The vast landscapes of Assy Plateau
Issyk Lake and the Golden Man archaeological museum
Big Almaty Lake
Almarasan & Ayusai gorge with Falcon show
Shymbulak Mountain Resort
Kok-Tobe Hills
This tour connects mountains, lakes, deserts, and national parks in a single adventure.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Ili River & Tamgaly Tas
Your journey begins with a morning departure from Almaty.
After leaving the city, we drive toward the Ili River where you will enjoy a relaxing SUP boarding experience surrounded by beautiful canyon landscapes.
After the water activity, we visit Tamgaly Tas, a unique cultural site famous for its large Buddhist rock carvings and ancient petroglyphs.
In the afternoon we continue the journey toward Altyn Emel National Park and arrive in the village of Basshi.
Overnight stay in a local guesthouse in Basshi village.
The guest house in the village has rooms with private bathrooms.
Dinner and breakfast are included
After leaving the city, we drive toward the Ili River where you will enjoy a relaxing SUP boarding experience surrounded by beautiful canyon landscapes.
After the water activity, we visit Tamgaly Tas, a unique cultural site famous for its large Buddhist rock carvings and ancient petroglyphs.
In the afternoon we continue the journey toward Altyn Emel National Park and arrive in the village of Basshi.
Overnight stay in a local guesthouse in Basshi village.
The guest house in the village has rooms with private bathrooms.
Dinner and breakfast are included
Day 2 — Altyn Emel National Park
Today we explore one of the most fascinating national parks in Kazakhstan.
First we visit the incredible Aktau Mountains, known for their colorful layers of rock formations that resemble landscapes from another planet.
Next we explore the Katutau Mountains, a volcanic mountain range with dramatic rock shapes formed by ancient lava flows.
Later in the day we visit the legendary Singing Dunes, a giant sand dune that produces a deep humming sound when the sand moves.
Overnight stay in Basshi village.
First we visit the incredible Aktau Mountains, known for their colorful layers of rock formations that resemble landscapes from another planet.
Next we explore the Katutau Mountains, a volcanic mountain range with dramatic rock shapes formed by ancient lava flows.
Later in the day we visit the legendary Singing Dunes, a giant sand dune that produces a deep humming sound when the sand moves.
Overnight stay in Basshi village.
Day 3 — The three canyons of Almaty
After breakfast, we leave Altyn Emel and drive toward Charyn National Park.
Our first stop is the famous Charyn Canyon – Valley of Castles, where you will walk through towering red rock formations carved by millions of years of erosion.
After exploring the canyon, we continue to two lesser-known but equally stunning locations:
• Moon Canyon, known for its unusual lunar-like terrain
• Black Canyon, a dramatic viewpoint overlooking the Charyn River.
In the evening, we arrive in the mountain village of Saty.
Overnight stay in a cozy A-frame house with breakfast
Our first stop is the famous Charyn Canyon – Valley of Castles, where you will walk through towering red rock formations carved by millions of years of erosion.
After exploring the canyon, we continue to two lesser-known but equally stunning locations:
• Moon Canyon, known for its unusual lunar-like terrain
• Black Canyon, a dramatic viewpoint overlooking the Charyn River.
In the evening, we arrive in the mountain village of Saty.
Overnight stay in a cozy A-frame house with breakfast
A-frame house
Day 4 — Kaindy Lake & Kolsai Lake
Today we visit two of the most famous alpine lakes in Kazakhstan.
The first destination is Kaindy Lake, famous for its unique underwater forest where the tops of submerged trees rise above the turquoise water.
After exploring Kaindy, we continue to Kolsai Lake, often called the “Pearls of the Tien Shan”.
Overnight stay in a traditional yurt near Kolsai Lake, offering an authentic nomadic experience.
The first destination is Kaindy Lake, famous for its unique underwater forest where the tops of submerged trees rise above the turquoise water.
After exploring Kaindy, we continue to Kolsai Lake, often called the “Pearls of the Tien Shan”.
Overnight stay in a traditional yurt near Kolsai Lake, offering an authentic nomadic experience.
