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An eight-day journey through Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan: canyons, alpine lakes, mountain valleys and Kyrgyz cultural experiences. This departure is sold out.
Package price
Source supplier quotation only: USD 1,158 per person; total USD 22.000 for 19 guests. This is not a confirmed retail booking price. The departure is SOLD OUT. Airfare is not explicitly included in the source inclusion list.
Accommodation for you.
Kuala Lumpur → Almaty / Almaty → Kuala Lumpur
Day 1 arrival at Almaty International Airport is stated as 17:40, with expected exit at 18:30–19:00. The source does not specify an airline, flight numbers or the return flight time. Airfare is not explicitly included; do not assume it is covered.
Your journey.
A variety of experiences.
Day 1 · Kuala Lumpur → Almaty+
Dinner
- Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Almaty.
- Meet and greet at Almaty International Airport: arrival 17:40, expected exit 18:30–19:00.
- Welcome dinner and introduction; hotel check-in and overnight in Almaty.
Day 2 · Almaty → Charyn Canyon → Kolsai Lake (300 km)+
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Breakfast at the hotel; drive to Charyn Canyon and walk through the Valley of Castles.
- Visit Black Canyon viewpoints; lunch in Saty Village.
- Explore Kolsai Lake, known as the Pearl of the Tien Shan Mountains; free time for photography and relaxation.
- Dinner and overnight in Saty Village.
Day 3 · Kazakhstan → Kyrgyzstan | Saty → Kaindy Lake → Karakol (250 km)+
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Breakfast; transfer to Kaindy Lake and visit its famous Sunken Forest.
- Special shuttle transport from the entrance gate to the parking area, followed by a scenic 20-minute walk.
- Lunch at a local restaurant; transfer to the Karkyra border crossing.
- Change vehicles and continue to Kyrgyzstan; arrive in Karakol.
- Visit Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church and Dungan Mosque.
- Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight in Karakol.
Day 4 · Karakol → Jeti-Oguz Gorge → Barskoon → Fairytale Canyon → Bokonbaevo (160 km)+
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Breakfast; visit Jeti-Oguz Gorge, known as the Seven Bulls, and stop at Broken Heart Rock.
- Scenic drive along Issyk-Kul Lake; visit Barskoon Waterfalls.
- Lunch in Barskoon; explore Fairytale Canyon (Skazka Canyon).
- Arrive in Bokonbaevo; traditional dinner with a folklore performance and overnight in Bokonbaevo.
Day 5 · Bokonbaevo → Kyzyl-Tuu → Chon-Kemin (250 km)+
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Breakfast; Eagle Hunting Show and Archery Experience.
- Scenic drive along the southern shore of Issyk-Kul Lake.
- Visit Kyzyl-Tuu Village, known for traditional yurt-making; learn about the history and craftsmanship of Kyrgyz yurts.
- Lunch; photo stop in Chon-Kemin Valley.
- Optional horse riding in the itinerary; the inclusion list includes riding and a guide/instructor. This conflict requires clarification.
- Traditional dinner hosted by local residents; overnight in a guesthouse in Chon-Kemin.
Day 6 · Chon-Kemin → Burana Tower → Bishkek (180 km)+
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Breakfast; transfer to Bishkek and visit the historic Burana Tower and museum complex.
- Arrive in Bishkek; lunch.
- Visit Ala-Archa National Park with a scenic walk of 2–3 hours.
- Free time for shopping and relaxation; dinner, hotel check-in and overnight in Bishkek.
Day 7 · Bishkek → Almaty (350 km)+
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Breakfast at the hotel; transfer to the Kyrgyzstan–Kazakhstan border and complete border formalities.
- Arrive in Almaty; visit Shymbulak Mountain Resort and ride the cable car to the mountain peak.
- Free time for photography, videos and sightseeing.
- Visit the Presidential Park of Kazakhstan only if traffic and timing allow.
- Hotel check-in; dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Almaty.
Day 8 · Almaty City Tour → Departure+
Breakfast / Lunch
- Breakfast at the hotel; Almaty city tour.
- Visit Panfilov Park, Ascension Cathedral, Green Bazaar and Central Mosque.
- Free time for photography and mountain views; lunch at a local restaurant.
- Transfer to the airport; departure flight to Kuala Lumpur.
Clarity before
you depart.
What's included
- All transportation throughout Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
- Professional local guides and tour coordination
- 7 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- All lunches and dinners; guests may choose preferred dishes, including main courses, salads, soft drinks, tea and refreshments
- Complimentary professional drone photography and videography, including drone footage and professional travel videos
- Off-road transportation to Kaindy Lake
- Eagle Hunting Show with an introduction to the ancient Kyrgyz hunting tradition
- Traditional archery experience
- Yurt-making workshop and cultural presentation
- Traditional folklore performance featuring Kyrgyz music on more than 10 national instruments
- Cable car ticket for Shymbulak Mountain Resort
- Entrance fees: Ala-Archa National Park, Fairytale Canyon, Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, Kolsai Lake and Kaindy Lake
- Entrance fees: Burana Tower Museum Complex, Dungan Mosque and Holy Trinity Cathedral
- Horse riding experience and horse guide/instructor are listed as included, but the Day 5 itinerary calls horse riding optional; this conflict requires clarification
- Bottled water throughout the journey
Exclusions / extras
- The source has no separate exclusions list. Airfare is not explicitly included.
- Horse riding: optional in the Day 5 itinerary but included with a guide/instructor in the inclusion list; inclusion and any additional charge remain unconfirmed.
Booking & payment
SOLD OUT. This departure is not open for booking; no deposit or payment schedule is stated in the source.
Important notes
Based on the supplied Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan tour document, with the confirmed date 30 September–07 October 2026 and SOLD OUT status. The USD 1,158 per-person figure and USD 22.000 total for 19 guests are a supplier quotation, not a confirmed retail booking price. Airfare is not explicitly included. Horse riding is optional in the itinerary but included with a guide/instructor in the inclusion list; this source conflict requires clarification. Hotel names and ratings are not supplied.
Destination images are illustrative and do not depict the hotels promised in your package. Customer photos in the gallery do not represent a specific package or departure date unless stated.
