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170 000
2 days
170 000
2 days
Part of this driving tour runs at an altitude of 2300-2600 m above sea level along a classic route beloved by 4WD enthusiasts. Steep descents, climbs and river fords make the route breathtaking. Driving across the Assy Plateau introduces you to the distinctive living conditions and everyday life of Kazakh shepherds on the jailau summer pastures. Herds of horses, flocks of sheep and cows are often seen here. About 65 km of this tour’s route are mountain roads with magnificent views of coniferous forests, snowy peaks and mountain valleys.
| Season | May-October |
| Travel time one way/total | – |
| Tour duration | 2 days |
| On asphalt | 400/800 km. |
| Off-road | 120 km. |
| Group | up to 6 people |
Day One
Departure from Almaty,
Transfer to Charyn Canyon, 3 hrs.
Lunch on the way, lunchbox.
Walk through the canyon, about 2 hrs.
Transfer past Bartogay Reservoir to the start of the climb to the Assy Plateau, and on to
a scenic spot in the shade of trees by the Assy River, 3 hrs.
Overnight stop at a tent camp.
Short evening walk. Campfire. Rest. Dinner. Sleep.
Day Two
Wake-up. Breakfast. Packing up.
Drive across the Assy Plateau to the descent into Turgen Gorge, 5 hrs.
Lunch on the Assy Plateau.
Stop not far from “Bear” Waterfall, in Turgen Gorge.
Excursion to the waterfall, 1.5 hrs.
Return to Almaty, 2 hrs. including stops.
Upon request, an additional guide service is available: the guide will tell you about this excursion in detail. Price: Russian-speaking guide from KZT 30,000 per day; English-speaking guide from KZT 50,000 per day. The guide’s meals and accommodation are paid separately.
Dear residents and guests of the Republic of Kazakhstan, we hereby inform you that under paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 39 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the State Border of the Republic of Kazakhstan” dated 16.01.2013, the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan establishes a border zone within the territory of border administrative-territorial units, where the border regime defined by this Law shall apply.
The border regime is the established procedure for entry, temporary stay, residence or movement, as well as for holding socio-political, cultural or other events within the border zone.
In this regard, the Border Guard Service of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan asks citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign nationals to stay alert and pay attention to warning signs and information stands when visiting mountain areas (natural sites) located in the border districts of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Additional information on the course of the state border line and the limits of the border zone can be obtained from tour operator representatives or the Border Guard Service of the NSC of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Before payment we lock in the route, group size, pricing format and all terms, so your trip is clear from the very first message.
If weather or road conditions get in the way of the route, we will offer the nearest safe alternative.
We agree on refund timeframes and deduction terms in advance, with no fine print.
The guide stays in touch, assesses the road and can adjust the itinerary as needed.
We state the price per group, per one or two people, as well as what is already included.
Need to clarify the terms of a specific tour? Write to us and we will advise on the route and dates.
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