Golden ring of Zhetysu tour

5 days

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Start and end in Almaty

3.5

2 traveler reviews

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The sites were unique and interesting but our trip was mainly so good because Vladimer is an exceptional guide.
Michael, traveled in July
5.0
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Operator: Steppe and sky travel
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Russian
Ages 12+

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Highlights

Explore the mystical Singing Dunes
Discover the colorful Aktau mountains
Wander through the dramatic Charyn Canyon
Hike or ride to the stunning Kolsay Lakes
See submerged trees in the unique Kaindy Lake

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Introduction

Day 1 Altyn Emel national Park
Day 2 Altyn Emel national Park
Day 3 Charyn canyon
Day 4 Kolsai kolderi national park
Day 5 Kolsai kolderi national park

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Steppe and sky travel

4.4

(5 reviews)

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Age Range

18 to 66 years old

Response time

3 hours

Response rate

67%

You will discover unique landscapes, mountain chains, lakes, steppes and...

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Traveler Reviews

3.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
4.0
Transport
3.5
Guide
3.0
Accommodation
3.5
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.4

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Michael
July 12th, 2023
5.0
In June 2023 I took TourRadar’s 5 day Golden ring of Zhetysu tour with my husband, our guide was Vladimer. Our...
In June 2023 I took TourRadar’s 5 day Golden ring of Zhetysu tour with my husband, our guide was Vladimer. Our days in Kazakhstan were exceptional – the sites were unique and interesting but our trip was mainly so good because Vladimer is an exceptional guide. We visited all the sites as advertised (can’t even rank them – they were all great) and each day was an immense pleasure – mainly because Vladimer is so genuine, acutely customer-focused, and was always providing more. We expected a knowledgeable guide who would transport us safely to each site, but we didn’t anticipate a guide so dedicated to our comfort and enjoyment – for as long as we were awake and interested in doing more. Vladimer is attentive, a good listener, and was sensitive to our specific needs. We’re vegetarian (not easy in Kazakhstan), we were celebrating our 37th anniversary during our tour, we are both naturalists that want to see not only local fauna but also native flora. Vladimir was genuinely excited when he could surprise us with a new plant/animal sighting, create a spectacular and memorable anniversary (the entire day was filled with special moments) and immerse us in the culture of Kazakhstan (food, history, customs, and of course, the people). This tour and Vladimir, ‘hit it out of the park’. We’ve traveled to >70 countries and have experienced adventure in many places – we never expected such a fun undertaking on this trip. We’ll book with Tour Radar again (and request Vladimir) when we schedule our next ‘stans’ trip (or elsewhere). Thanks for a very special time in Kazakhastan!Show more
Traveled in June 2023
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Victoria
June 19th, 2023
2.0
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The trip itself and the places are WOW - I can recommend this to everyone. Unfortunately our guide was definitely not...
The trip itself and the places are WOW - I can recommend this to everyone. Unfortunately our guide was definitely not a professional guide. If you are somewhere in the middle of nowhere, this is very inconvenient, his English is not sufficient for such a tour. Disappointingly, he also had a different tour plan than we had from the platform. We often arrived too late at beautiful places, so that the time was then not enough to look at everything. On the third day he even yelled at us why we were late! Yelling at a customer? Every day we were allowed to discuss and plan the next day, we just wanted him to stick to the plan we downloaded here. That's what we booked and that's what we invested money in. The best local information we got from other guide - each place has a magical spell and we captured that over all. Book the trip but look for a professional guide and not a hobby guide - who knows tips and tricks - who wants to give inside a breathtaking trip and beautiful moments.Show more
Traveled in June 2023

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
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- Rabies - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Kazakhstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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