Itinerary
- Day 1
Astana
Astana - Day 2
Astana to Aktau
Astana to Aktau- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (On board Air Astana flight)
Included Activities
- City tour of Astana including Independence Monument, Palace of Peace and Concord (exterior), National Museum of Kazakhstan, Water-Green Boulevard, Ak-Orda presidential palace, Baiterek Tower viewing platform, Round Square, Khan-Shatyr, and Central Mosque
- Domestic flight Astana to Aktau
Landmarks Independence Monument Palace of Peace and Concord National Museum of Kazakhstan Baiterek Tower Ak-Orda Khan-Shatyr Central Mosque 
- Day 3
Aktau
Aktau- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At a local restaurant), Dinner (At a restaurant directly on the Caspian Sea in maritime atmosphere)
Included Activities
- Half-day sightseeing tour of Aktau including city history, culture, memorials, residential districts, and riverside promenade walk
Landmarks Caspian Sea - Day 4
Aktau to Bozzhira Valley
Aktau to Bozzhira Valley- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in the open air)
Included Activities
- Explore Mangystau region
- Visit Karagiye depression
- Hike around Bokty mountain
- Visit Kyzylkup (Tiramisu) hills
Landmarks Karagiye Depression Kyzylkup Bokty Mountain Bozzhira Valley - Day 5
Ustjurt Plateau
Ustjurt PlateauIncluded Activities
- Extended excursion to three viewpoints in Bozzhira Valley
- Viewpoint visit above Beket Ata complex with view of mosque
Landmarks Bozzhira Valley Beket Ata Sor Tuzbair salt lake - Day 6
Ustjurt Plateau to Airakty-Shomanai Valley
Ustjurt Plateau to Airakty-Shomanai ValleyIncluded Activities
- Visit Lake Tuzbair
- Hike on salt fields
- Climb to Ustjurt viewpoint
- Explore Airakty-Shomanai Valley (Valley of Castles)
Optional Activities
- Sauna session in Kazakh banya
Landmarks Lake Tuzbair Ustjurt Plateau Airakty-Shomanai Valley - Day 7
Sherkala Mountains to Tupkargan Peninsula
Sherkala Mountains to Tupkargan PeninsulaIncluded Activities
- Explore Sherkala Mountains
- Visit Torysh Valley
- Visit underground mosque Shakpak-Ata
Landmarks Sherkala Mountain Torysh Valley Shakpak-Ata Mosque - Day 8
Aktau to Aral
Aktau to Aral- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey through Kazakh steppe
- Day 9
Aral
Aral- Meals
- Breakfast (Typical local breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in a fisherman's house), Dinner (Traditional Kazakh cuisine prepared during cooking course)
Included Activities
- Visit Zhalanash village
- Visit Tastubek fishing village
- Lunch in fisherman's house
- Visit Karasandyk Hill thermal spring
- Explore ghost town of Aqespe
- Visit last ship remains
- Cooking course of traditional Kazakh dishes (beshbarmak and baursak)
- Tour of Aral town
- Visit Aral Bazaar
Landmarks Zhalanash Village Tastubek Fishing Village Karasandyk Hill Aqespe Ghost Town Aral Bazaar - Day 10
Aral to Turkestan
Aral to Turkestan- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Aral central square
- Visit regional museum
- Visit modern fishing museum
- Train journey to Turkestan
- Stop in Kyzlorda
Optional Activities
- Dinner on the train
Landmarks Aral Central Square Aral Regional Museum Aral Modern Fishing Museum Kyzlorda - Day 11
Turkestan
Turkestan- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit to ancient mausoleum complex of Hodja Ahmet Yassawi
- Transfer to and visit of Sauran fortress ruins including underground water channels
Landmarks Hodja Ahmet Yassawi Mausoleum Complex Sauran Fortress - Day 12
Turkestan to Shymkent
Turkestan to Shymkent- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit ruins of Otrar
- Visit Ak Mechet cave
Landmarks Otrar Ruins Ak Mechet Cave - Day 13
Shymkent
Shymkent- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box)
Included Activities
- Optional excursion to Sairam-Ugam National Park
- Visit Sairam-Su Gorge
Optional Activities
- 5-hour guided hike into Sairam-Su Gorge
- Short walks in the gorge
- Relax in Shymkent
Landmarks Sairam-Ugam National Park Sairam-Su Gorge - Day 14
Shymkent - Taraz to Almaty
Shymkent - Taraz to Almaty- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch with Kazakh grandmothers), Dinner (Leisurely dinner in a restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Independence Park
- Visit Ordabasy Square
- Visit Zher-ana Monument
- Visit Kazakh grandmothers volunteer club
- Enjoy traditional Shashu greeting
- Visit mausoleums
- Visit excavation sites
- Tour of Taraz
- Visit architectural monuments in Taraz
- Train journey to Almaty
Landmarks Independence Park Ordabasy Square Zher-ana Monument Taraz - Day 15
Almaty
Almaty- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Almaty city center
- Visit State Museum
- Visit Republic Square
- Visit Monument to Independence
- Visit opera house
- Visit theater
- Visit Astana Square
- Explore Panfilov Park
- Visit Zenkov Cathedral
- Visit Medeo Speed Skating Rink
- Visit Medeo Gorge
Landmarks State Museum Republic Square Monument to Independence Panfilov Park Zenkov Cathedral Medeo Speed Skating Rink Medeo Gorge 
- Day 16
Gunny Ethnic Village and Issyk Lake
Gunny Ethnic Village and Issyk Lake- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gunny ethnic village
- Experience Shashu ritual greeting
- Learn yurt construction
- Visit Issyk mountain lake
- Explore Issyk Gorge
Landmarks Gunny Ethnic Village Issyk Lake Issyk Gorge - Day 17
Almaty
AlmatyOptional Activities
- Cable car to Mount Kok-Töbe
- Visit Mount Kok-Töbe recreation area
- Explore Almaty metro stations
Landmarks Mount Kok-Töbe Kok-Töbe Recreation Area - Day 18
Charyn National Park
Charyn National Park- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch on the banks of the Charyn River), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike in Valley of the Castles
- Tour of Charyn Canyon
- Picnic lunch on Charyn River
Landmarks Charyn Canyon Valley of the Castles Charyn River 
- Day 19
Lake Tuzkol
Lake Tuzkol- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic with mountain panorama)
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Tuzkol
- Walk around lake
- Picnic with mountain panorama
- Glamping experience
- Sauna session
Landmarks Lake Tuzkol Khan Tengri Pik Pobjeda 
- Day 21
Moon Canyon - Bayseit to Almaty
Moon Canyon - Bayseit to Almaty- Meals
- Lunch (Local cuisine in Bayseit including guiro lagman and salty milk tea), Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Moon Canyon
- Stop in Bayseit
- Farewell dinner in Almaty
Landmarks Moon Canyon Bayseit - Day 21
Mountain Hiking in Terskey Alatau Range
Mountain Hiking in Terskey Alatau RangeIncluded Activities
- Hiking in Terskey Alatau mountains
- Access to Akkol or Karakul hiking options
- Banya (traditional steam sauna) session
Optional Activities
- 7-hour Akkol hike (710m elevation gain, 18 km)
- 10-hour Karakul hike (910m elevation gain, 16 km)
- Short walks around camp
- Excursions around camp area
Landmarks Terskey Alatau Range Lake Akkol Lake Karakul - Day 22
Almaty - Departure
Almaty - Departure
