3-Day Active Tour Around Almaty
On our 3 day tour around Almaty, you will discover endless semi-desserts of Altyn Emel, stunning Charyn canyons & breath-taking Kolsay mountain lakes.
Aktau Mountains
Hike through the otherworldly lanscape — a maze of colored cliffs and ancient canyons waiting to be explored in Altyn-Emel's wild heart
Aktau Mountains in Altyn-Emel National Park unveil surreal, alien-like landscapes that feel straight out of a sci-fi movie. Their striped, multicolored canyons form a vast natural maze, perfect for hiking and photography. This open-air geological museum holds layers of ancient sediment up to 1000 meters high — remnants of a prehistoric lake or the Tethys Ocean. A dream for geology lovers and adventurers alike, Aktau stuns year-round, with spring and autumn offering the most comfortable travel conditions
Almaty
Our start point
Kapchagai Lake
A lifeline in the steppe — the Reservoir powers the region and fuels recreation, from fishing to beach adventures near Almaty
Aktau Mountains
Hike through the otherworldly lanscape — a maze of colored cliffs and ancient canyons waiting to be explored in Altyn-Emel's wild heart
Katutau lava formations
Rising like frozen waves in the desert — a surreal volcanic landscape shaped by ancient eruptions in Altyn-Emel Park
Basshi village
Basepoint of any trip to the Altyn Emel National Park
Singing Dune
A natural wonder that emits a deep, resonant hum when the wind moves its sands—a rare and mysterious desert phenomenon
Charyn Canyon
Vast cliffs, winding gorges, and the iconic Valley of Castles, carved by nature over millions of years
Satty village
Saty village is a gateway to Kolsay Lakes
Lower Kolsay lake
One of the most stunning mountain lakes in Kazakhstan
Middle Kolsay lake
The middle (second) Kolsai lake (Mynzhylgy) is located at an altitude of 2252, the largest of the three lakes.