ABOUT THE TRIP

Explogio Travel offers one-day tours from Almaty, multi-day private tours, custom programs, and SUV jeep tours across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Our itineraries include excursions from Almaty, trips to mountain lakes, canyons, gorges, waterfalls, and plateaus. We organize private tours from Almaty, SUV tours, jeep tours, visits to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, Kaindy, and Issyk Lakes, as well as tours around the Almaty region and unique routes in Kyrgyzstan.

A five-day journey connects the most picturesque corners of two countries — Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
In Kazakhstan, the route covers Issyk Lake, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake with its sunken forest, and the Kolsai Lakes, where fir trees and mountain slopes are reflected in the water.

The road then leads into Kyrgyzstan. Here, travelers will discover the red cliffs of Jeti-Ögüz, the roaring Barskoon Waterfalls, and the high-mountain Arabel Plateau at an altitude of 3,910 meters. The unusual Skazka Canyon amazes with its whimsical shapes, while the vast Issyk-Kul appears at times like a transparent mountain sea and at times like a steppe lake. The journey concludes in the city of Karakol, known for its history and its old wooden church.

In just five days, you can experience both sides of the Tien Shan: mountain trails and canyons, turquoise lakes and wide plains, the atmosphere of nomadic yurts, and the hospitality of mountain villages.

  • Distance
    Total distance: approximately 690 km (round trip), total travel time: 12 hours
  • Group
    Group size: 1–4 passengers per car (excluding the driver)
  • Difficulty
    Level of difficulty – suitable for beginners, easy hiking
Tour plan:
Day 1
  • Almaty
  • Issyk Lake
  • Lunch at a local café
  • Charyn Canyon
  • Dinner at guesthouse
Day 2
  • Breakfast
  • Kaindy Lake
  • Lunch
  • Kolsai Lake
  • Dinner
Day 3
  • Breakfast
  • Border crossing
  • Lunch in Karakol café
  • Jety-Oguz Gorge
  • Dinner in café
  • Overnight in Karakol guesthouse
Day 4
  • Breakfast
  • Barskoon Gorge and waterfalls
  • Lunch (lunchboxes)
  • Arabel Plateau 3910 m
  • Skazka Canyon
  • Dinner
  • Overnight in yurts
Day 5
  • Breakfast
  • Issyk-Kul Lake
  • Wooden Orthodox Church in Karakol
  • Border crossing
  • Return to Almaty
Accommodation during the trip can vary: standard guest houses or yurts, comfortable hotel rooms, or stylish A-frame cabins. Guest houses or yurts are included in the tour price but we can recalculate the cost if you prefer another option
Tour price
A detailed description of what is included in the tour and what additional expenses may apply
Tour cost
1 180 000 KZT for 4 people
If fewer participants:
3 people — 1,100,000 ₸
2 people — 1,010,000 ₸
1 person — 930,000 ₸

  • Guide services
  • Meals
  • First aid kit
  • Eco fees (entrance to national parks)
Additional expenses
100 000 KZT
  • Extra expenses
  • Catamaran or boat rides
  • Meals on the road
  • Horse rental
WHAT TO BRING:
  • Documents and money
    Passport or ID, medical insurance, cash, and bank card
  • Clothing and footwear
    From light clothing to a warm jacket — weather in the mountains changes quickly. Footwear: comfortable sneakers or trekking boots, and lightweight sandals for relaxing.
  • Personal hygiene
    Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, wet wipes, towel, and any personal items you may need
  • Sun protection
    Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
  • Medications
    Bandages, antiseptic, painkillers, and any personal medications
  • Equipment
    A comfortable hiking backpack, power bank, water bottle, flashlight, and small items to make your trek more comfortable
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