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Horseback riding adventure in Almaty region

9 days
Start and end in Almaty
4.4
5 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Russian
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Almaty to Khan Tengri Base Camp

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Narynkol town
    • Horseback riding (3 hours) to Akkol moraine lake
    Landmarks
    Khan Tengri
    Akkol moraine lake
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  2. Day 2

    Karakol Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Karakol lake
    • Khan Tengri peak viewing
    Landmarks
    Karakol lake
    Khan Tengri
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  3. Day 3

    Bayankol Gorge to Tekes Waterfall

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horseback riding over Bayankol gorge to Tekes waterfall (40 km)
    Landmarks
    Bayankol gorge
    Tekes waterfall
  4. Day 4

    Bayankol Gorge to Tekes Waterfall

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horseback riding to Tekes waterfall (20 km, 4-5 hours)
    • Tekes waterfall viewing and swimming
    Landmarks
    Tekes waterfall
  5. Day 5

    Tekes Waterfall to Tuzkol Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horseback riding to Tuzkol lake (30 km)
    • Visit to Tuzkol lake
    Landmarks
    Tuzkol lake
  6. Day 6

    Tuzkol Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horseback riding around Tuzkol lake area
    Landmarks
    Tuzkol lake
  7. Day 7

    Tuzkol Lake to Shalkode Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horseback riding to Shalkode valley
    • Visit to nomadic summer grazing area
    Landmarks
    Shalkode Valley
  8. Day 8

    Shalkode to Ketmen Pass

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horseback riding to Ketmen pass
    Landmarks
    Ketmen mountains
    Ketmen pass
  9. Day 9

    Ketmen to Charyn Canyon and Almaty

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Charyn canyon
    Landmarks
    Charyn canyon
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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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Tour ID: 188702

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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Who is travelling?

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