7-Day Tour Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

Two countries over seven days

Issyk-Kul

Issyk-Kul

Issyk-Kul is an endorheic saline lake in the western Tian Shan mountains in eastern Kyrgyzstan—just south of a dividing range separating Kyrgyzstan from Kazakhstan. It is the eighth-deepest lake in the world, the eleventh-largest lake in the world by volume, and the second-largest saline lake. It is located at an elevation of 1,607 metres (5,272 ft). Despite the elevation and low temperatures during winter, it rarely freezes due to its high salinity.

Our start point

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

Basepoint of any trip to the Altyn Emel National Park

A natural wonder that emits a deep, resonant hum when the wind moves its sands—a rare and mysterious desert phenomenon

Vast cliffs, winding gorges, and the iconic Valley of Castles, carved by nature over millions of years

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.

Kaindy Lake is famous for its turquoise waters and submerged trees.

Charming town of Karakol, situated in the eastern part of Kyrgyzstan

Zhety Oguz cliffs

The name of the gorge translates as Seven Bulls

Barskoon Valley

The valley connects the southern shore of Lake-Issyk-Kul to the inland Ala-Bel plateau

The relief of the Arabel valley is represented by syrts, wide sloping valleys, bordered by mountains

Fairytale Canyon