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“Ethno-Village of the Huns” — a cultural and tourist complex that recreates the traditional life and lifestyle of ancient Hun tribes. Visitors can learn about the history of the Huns, see reconstructions of their dwellings, weapons, and crafts, as well as participate in various cultural events and workshops.

Village is located in the New Stone Gorge, behind the town of Talgar, 35 km from Almaty. It is a comfortable resort where anyone can immerse themselves in the lifestyle, culture, and traditions of the nomads. Visitors have the opportunity to connect with the past of the Kazakh people and witness many of their customs firsthand.

Tour Itinerary:

10:00 – Group gathering and departure from Almaty (60 km from Almaty, 1 hour 30 minutes).

11:00-11:20 – Arrival at the “Huns” Ethno-Village. Costumed welcome of guests. You will be treated to baursaki (Kazakh pastries), followed by a short master class on how to make them.

11:20-12:00 – You will visit a traditional Kazakh yurt, learn about the customs and traditions of the Kazakh people.

You will discover the structure of the yurt, its philosophy, and its sacred significance for the nomads. A demonstration of the wedding ritual of putting on earrings, called “Syrga salu”.

Guests will also learn about the way of life of the Kazakh people: cleaning and carding wool, spinning yarn with a spindle, making flour and talkan (a traditional dish) in a dermene (grain grinder), and the ritual of placing a child in the besik (cradle).

12:00-13:00 – Show by the “Sarbaz” group (theatrical performances, legends, equestrian games). A master class in the traditional kara-zhorgha dance.

13:00-14:00 – Lunch (pilof, salad, baursaki, tea).

14:20-15:00 – Master class on traditional archery.

15:00-16:00 – Free time (you can stroll around the village, take photos in national costumes, swing on the Altybakan swings, or play with the animals in the petting zoo).

16:00 – Return to the city. Transfer to the hotel.

Tour price: Ethno-Huns Village

• From 70,000 KZT or 140 USD
• Please check the details of the pricing with our manager.
• The proposed tour price is based on a group of up to 6 people in one vehicle. Total price per group, not per person.
• Transfer on Buses or minivans could be proposed for the big groups
• Entrance fees at touristic objects are not included, and are to be paid separately.
• Meals are optional (could be arranged and not included in the tour price).

Included in the tour price:
Individual transfer on a comfortable SUV up to 6 pax , guided tour program in english, water on road, entrance fees to the national parks.

We offer a chance to admire numerous petroglyphs and images of mysterious deities, enjoy the ancient Buddhist temple under the open sky, located on the banks of the Ili River, with a beautiful panoramic view.

Visit the medieval Asian city built specifically for the filming of the movie Nomad. And of course, enjoy the magnificent view of the Ili River.

Tour Itinerary: Castle of Nomads and Buddha Petroglyphs.

• Departure from Almaty
  In the morning, the driver will pick you up from the designated address, and you will head to the Tamgaly-Tas area on the Ili River (120 km, 1.5 hours).
• Arrival at Tamgaly-Tas
  Upon arrival, you will enjoy a walking tour (3 hours) where you will see rock paintings and take a walk along the river.
• Departure and arrival at the City of Nomads
  After the Tamgaly-Tas tour, you will head to the City of Nomads (40 km, approximately 50 minutes). Upon arrival, you will have a walking tour (1 hour) inside the decorative ancient city, followed by a picnic.
• Departure and return to Almaty
  After the City of Nomads tour, you will head back to the city (110 km, approximately 1.5 hours). Upon arrival, the driver will drop you off at any location in the city.

Tour price: Castle of Nomads and Buddha Petroglyphs.

• From 110,000 KZT or 225 USD
• Please check the details of the pricing with our manager.
• The proposed tour price is based on a group of up to 6 people in one vehicle. Total price per group, not per person.
• Transfer on Buses or minivans could be proposed for the big groups
• Entrance fees at touristic objects are not included, and are to be paid separately.
• Meals are optional (could be arranged and not included in the tour price).

Included in the tour price:
Individual transfer on a comfortable SUV up to 6 pax , guided tour program in english, water on road, entrance fees to the national parks.

A sightseeing tour or city tour of Almaty is an excellent way to get acquainted with the city, its culture, and architecture. Almaty is a city of contrasts. Historically, the area where modern Almaty now stands was once a settlement for Turkic and Mongol tribes, known as Almatu. In 1854, a military fortress called Vernoye was established there. Remnants of the fortress walls and buildings from that era—part of the cultural center of the Cossacks—can still be seen in the old part of the city. In 1921, Vernoye was renamed Alma-Ata, or later simply Almaty. Until 1997, Almaty was the capital of Kazakhstan and still carries the title of the Southern capital.

Main locations to visit:

28 Panfilov Heroes Park: Located within the square formed by Pushkin, Kazibek Bi, Kunaev, and Kaldyakov streets. Inside the park, you’ll find the Ascension Cathedral, the Eternal Flame, the Victory Monument, and the Officers’ House.

Republic Square: Situated on Satpaev Street, it features the Independence Stele and several statue installations. Across from the monument is the City Hall building, which is currently undergoing reconstruction after the January events.

Pedestrian zones on Zhibek Zholy Street (Arbat) and Panfilov Street: Recently renovated, these areas are popular with musicians due to their proximity to the Zhurgenev Academy of Arts. The streets are lined with flower beds, cafes, restaurants, benches, trees, and fountains, making it a pleasant place for a walk. Nearby, you can visit the Abay Opera and Ballet Theatre, as well as Astana Square, also known as Old Square.

Green Bazaar: The oldest market in the city, where you can buy a variety of goods—from meats, fruits, and berries to dried fruits, dairy products, Korean salads, and pickled foods. Friendly vendors offer samples of traditional Kazakh dishes, and you can also find souvenirs in national styles and sweets from the Rakhat factory.

High-altitude resort Chimbulak and Kok-Tyube Observation Hill: Popular outdoor destinations offering scenic views and leisure activities.

Tour Program

08:00
The guide will meet you at the designated location.
We begin our journey towards the mountain peaks, with one of Almaty’s most significant landmarks—Medeo Ice Rink—ahead of us.

09:00 – Medeo/Shymbulak
We ascend to a height of 3200 meters to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the glaciers and the southern capital.

12:00
Descending from the mountains, we continue our city tour.
We visit New Square and the Independence Monument, take a walk around the bas-reliefs depicting various periods of Kazakhstan’s history.

13:00
Lunch at your discretion.
You can enjoy a meal at a traditional Kazakh restaurant, or any other venue of your choice.

14:00 – Old City Center
We take a short stroll along Panfilov Street, visit the metro, and enjoy live music from local musicians.

15:00 – 28 Panfilov Heroes Park
A walk through one of the most beautiful parks in the city, with visits to the Ascension Cathedral (built without a single nail) and the Kazakh Musical Instruments Museum.

16:00 – Green Bazaar
Spices, dried fruits, delicious chocolates, and many other items await you at this vibrant market. Don’t forget to haggle!

17:30 – Kok-Tyube
Incredible evening views of the city from above. The park on Kok-Tyube Hill, complete with a cable car, a small zoo, and stunning panoramas, will leave you with unforgettable memories.

19:00 – Return to the hotel

Distance and travel time:
50 km, 2 hours

Tour duration:
10-11 hours

Season:
Available year-round

The route can be modified or extended upon your request.

Tour price: City Tour of Almaty

• From 60,000 KZT or 125 USD
• Please check the details of the pricing with our manager.
• The proposed tour price is based on a group of up to 6 people in one vehicle.
• Transfer on Buses or minivans could be proposed for the big groups
• Entrance fees for Shymbulak, Musical istruments museum, and Kok-Tyube are not included and are to be paid separately.
• Meals are optional (not included in the tour price).

Included in the tour price:
Individual transfer on a comfortable SUV up to 6 pax , guided tour program in english, water on road, entrance fees to the national parks.

Tour reservations must be made in advance.

Please place your order online.

Three Canyons of the Charyn River

– In this tour, you will explore the wild and remote areas of the Charyn Canyon.

This is an exclusive tour that includes some of the most beautiful spots, such as: Bestamak Gorge, Moon Canyon, the best observation points, the Black Canyon, and the most popular part of the canyon, the Valley of Castles.

– A major advantage of this excursion is that you’ll experience incredibly beautiful, wild parts of the canyon, where you won’t encounter crowds of tourists. It’s not uncommon to spot wild animals, such as mountain goats, gazelles, manuls, jerboas, and camels.

– This trip is perfect for those who want to see more than a typical tour, to immerse themselves in nature without other tourists around, and is ideal for nature lovers who enjoy picnics outdoors.

The Charyn Canyon will definitely surprise you with its diversity, as all its locations are unique and unlike each other!

Tour price: Three canyons of charyn river

• From 120,000 KZT or 245 USD
• The proposed tour price is based on a group of up to 6 pax in one vehicle
• Please check the details of the pricing with our manager.
• Several SUVs, buses or minivans could be proposed for the big groups
• Meals are optional (not included in the tour price)

Included in the tour price: Individual transfer on a comfortable SUV up to 6 pax , guided tour program in english, water on road, entrance fees to the national parks.

Tour reservations must be made in advance.

Please place your order online.

Ak-tau mountains of Altyn Emel.

Cretaceous Mountains Aktau located in the south-east of Kazakhstan – a unique natural monument that is part of the Altyn-Emel National Park. The multi-colored hills formed from bluish-gray sandstone and red clay, interspersed with yellow and pink cornelian jasper and white quartz, resemble a layer cake. The height of the sediments reaches hundreds of meters.

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Our guide was Mihail and he was an excellent guide. He was safe, patient, knowledgeable, and respectful. The SUV was clean and had a lot of extra safety gear. The guest house was nice and the food was delicious. Of course the nature was stunning and Mihail made an effort to get us the best views. He even set out to find us horses to ride when it appeared that it wouldn’t be possible to get horses. We would definitely book a tour with Mihail again.

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To leave the city had at 6 am. Since the excursion was a day, and had to catch it. The tourists had cut the road, after 3 hours we were in the village of Basshi, where we expected a little brunch. Another hour on a dirt road and we are near of the dune. To be the pioneers is always interesting, because on this day we were the first who saw him. The lack of footprints in the sand clearly talked about it. The ascent took about 40 min.

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The weather was very lucky, it was cloudy, a few kilometers away from the lake Kolsai obviously rained. Rising to observatories were arranged in a memorable photo shoot. Clouds flowing over us and through us. A lot of unforgettable impressions of each participant of the tour. At the end of the road we descended down to the village Nerd. The plans were the ascent to the Kayraksky waterfall. In the end, after visiting the waterfall was still time to explore the famous Chinturgensky mossy spruce forests. All members of the city remained in full delight. I’ll see you around.

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23 Jun hosted the tour to Charyn. For dinner it was already quite hot. Fortunately I left early in the morning, impressions without an account. By one o’clock we were near the river Charyn. A dip in the cool breeze from the river, truly get a lot of pleasure from the traversed path. All participants of the tours were very satisfied. Until we meet again.

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Big Almaty lake

Located just an hour’s drive from the city, Big Almaty Lake is one of the most beautiful natural sites in the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountain range. The lake lies at an altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level, with a depth of up to 35 meters. It is approximately 1 km in length and up to 500 meters wide. In the summer, the water temperature ranges from 10 to 12 degrees Celsius. From the shore, you can enjoy a mesmerizing panorama of the surrounding mountains and their peaks.

To the south of the lake rise Peak Soviets and Lake Peak, while to the west, you can see the rugged massif of Big Almaty Peak. The lake has been turned into a natural reservoir. It is surrounded on all sides by picturesque mountain peaks covered with Tien Shan fir trees, aspen, and juniper.

Fed by glacial waters, Big Almaty Lake forms a basin of 1.6 square kilometers and serves as a key source of drinking water for the city of Almaty. The Kazakh name of the lake is Zhasylkol, which translates to “Blue Lake.”

Tour itinerary: Big Almaty Lake

1. Departure from Almaty
The driver will pick you up from your designated address at a time convenient for you, and you will head to **Big Almaty Lake** (approximately 30 km, about 1.5 hours).

2. Arrival at Big Almaty Lake
Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to walk around, take beautiful photos, and admire the stunning landscapes of the lake and surrounding mountain peaks (please note, access to the lake shore is prohibited).

3. Departure and Return to Almaty
After exploring Big Almaty Lake, you will return to the city (approximately 30 km, about 1.5 hours). The driver will drop you off at any location in Almaty.

Total distance: 60 km, 3 hours
Total tour time: 4-5 hours
Season: Available year-round
The tour itinerary can be modified or extended upon your request.

Tour price: Big Almaty lake

• From 90,000 KZT or 185 USD
• The proposed tour price is based on a group of up to 4 pax in one vehicle. Price for the SUV with a guide, not per person.
• Please check the details of the pricing with our manager.
• Several SUVs, buses or minivans could be proposed for the big groups
• Meals are optional (not included in the tour price)

Included in the tour price: Individual transfer on a comfortable SUV up to 4 pax , guided tour program in english, water on road, entrance fees to the national parks.

Tour reservations must be made in advance.

 

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Singing Dune

In the amazing national Park Altyn Emel the right Bank of the ili river, is the famous Singing dunes. Its length is two kilometers and the width is a mile and a height of one hundred and fifty meters. It is complicated of clean yellow sand, shining Golden. Bancaetruria, sharp ridge. The sand here sounds when it starts to crumble.
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Lake Kaindy

Is one of mysterious places of foothills at height of 2000 m above sea level among the pine trees, surrounded by mountain peaks. In translation from Kazakh language “Kaindy” means “abounding with birches”. Lake called Kaindy because of the large birch trees located in five kilometers from it.
It arose about 100 years ago as a result of the collapse of a huge mass of rock, blocking the gorge a natural dam. The lake is situated at 12 km East of the first Kolsai lake.

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Kolsay lake

One of the most beautiful places in the Kazakh nature, the lake is called the pearl of the Northern Tien Shan. Three high-mountainous lakes which is often called the pearl of the Northern Tien Shan with a cool, pine-covered slopes are located in spurs of Kungei-Alatau. These unique lakes which are conventionally called Kolsay-1, Kolsai-2 and Kolsai-3, located respectively at an altitude of 1700, 2252 and 2650 meters above sea level.

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Castle valley of Charyn canyon

Is one of the most unique nature tourist spot. Under the influence of thousand-year processes of weathering of sedimentary rocks, the original form of the relief had taken the shape of isolated rocks, columns and towers. Charyn canyon is a natural monument, built of sedimentary rocks whose age is about 12 million years. The walls often consist of large deposits of clay, which at sunset turn red and shimmer with amazing shadows. If you look at the canyon closely, you may “see” an ancient town, which seems to be real under the rays of the setting sun. Here time and natural factors have created countless grottoes, caves, huge cracks, as if some painter had worked on the entire canyon.

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Turgene Gorge The stunning Turgene Gorge, with the river of the same name, is the longest and most expansive gorge in the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountain range. It lies within the Ili-Alatau National Park. The gorge is home to many interesting spots, including waterfalls, a trout farm, an ostrich farm, an open-air historical and ethnographic museum, a statue of the Golden Man (Altyn Adam) from a Saka burial mound, natural springs, and unique Chinturgensky mossy fir forests with permafrost patches. However, the most captivating attractions are the waterfalls. Although there are seven waterfalls in total in the gorge, only one is particularly famous and frequently visited. Issyk Lake Issyk Lake is located in the Issyk Gorge, in the mountains of the Zailiyskiy Alatau. The road to the lake is picturesque, offering stunning views as it winds through a steep serpentine path. Bear Falls Located at an altitude of 1,559 meters above sea level, Bear Falls is one of the Turgene waterfalls. It is created by the small Turgene River, which plunges over a 30-meter cliff. The waterfall is set in a breathtaking location, where the turbulent waters crash into the rock face, as if trying to break through it, completing the picturesque landscape framed by cliffs on three sides. Fine mist from the waterfall sprays in all directions, creating a cloud-like effect. Assy Plateau An incredible destination for nature lovers is the Assy Plateau at 3,000 meters above sea level. The journey to the plateau takes you over 12 bridges along a beautiful river. As we approach the highest point of the Turgene Gorge, the road turns into a mountain track, and our specially prepared off-road vehicles transport you to an abandoned observatory, where panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes await. The beauty of this high-altitude plateau is truly remarkable. Tour itinerary: Turgene Gorge, Assy Plateau, and Issyk Lake 1. Departure from Almaty In the morning, your driver will pick you up from the designated address, and you’ll head towards Issyk Lake (85 km, approximately 1.5 hours). 2. Arrival at Issyk Lake Upon arrival, enjoy a scenic hike around the lake and its surroundings (approximately 2 hours, 2-3 km). Take in the stunning views and explore the picturesque area. 3. Departure for Turgene Gorge After visiting Issyk Lake, you’ll travel to Turgene Gorge to see the famous Bear Falls (30 km, approximately 1 hour). Upon arrival, embark on a hike to the waterfall (2.5 km, approximately 2 hours). 4. Departure for Assy Plateau After the waterfall visit, head towards Assy Plateau (15 km, approximately 1 hour). Upon arrival, enjoy some free time and a short walk around the plateau to enjoy its breathtaking high-altitude scenery. 5. Departure and Return to Almaty After exploring Assy Plateau, you’ll return to Almaty (110 km, approximately 2.5 hours). Your driver will drop you off at any point in the city. — Distance and Travel Time: Total Distance: 240 km Travel Time: Approximately 7 hours Total Duration of the Tour: 12 hours Season: May – November The itinerary can be modified or customized based on your preferences.

Tour price: Turgen gorge, Assy plato, Issik lake

• From 120,000 KZT or 245 USD
• The proposed tour price is based on a group of up to 6 pax in one vehicle
• Please check the details of the pricing with our manager.
• Several SUVs, buses or minivans could be proposed for the big groups
• Meals are optional (not included in the tour price)

Included in the tour price: Individual transfer on a comfortable SUV up to 6 pax , guided tour program in english, water on road, entrance fees to the national parks. Tour reservations must be made in advance.

Please place your order online.