Almaty – Alakol
Day 1. Almaty – Alakol. On this day we will travel from Almaty to Lake Alakol. We will pitch tents on the shore of Alakol, swim and watch the incredibly beautiful sunset in good weather. If there are places in guest houses, then overnight and meals in them. In the hot season, there is a shortage of places.

Alakol – Ust-Kamenogorsk
Day 2. Alakol – Ust-Kamenogorsk. On this day, we will move to the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk. In the evening, we will walk around the city, buy the necessary products for the trip. We will live in a hotel (simple).

Ust-Kamenogorsk – Katon – Karagay
Day 3. Ust-Kamenogorsk – Katon – Karagay. From this day on, the active part of the journey begins, we head to the Kazakh Altai, driving along mountain roads with picturesque passes. The road on this day will begin to immerse us in a state of relaxation and the beauty of nature. We will drive through fields of sunflowers stretching to the horizon, we will certainly stop for photos in all the picturesque places. At such a leisurely pace, we will get to Katon-Karagay, where we will spend the night in a guest house. Throughout the route, we will be delighted by changing pictures of landscapes.

Katon – Karagay – Sarymsakty Gorge – Katon – Karagay
Day 4. Katon – Karagay – Sarymsakty Gorge – Katon – Karagay. The day has come to take a break from long car journeys and spend time hiking in the mountains. On this day, we go to the Sarymsakty Gorge, where we will visit a waterfall and lakes (depending on the fitness of the group), and as an additional option we can hire horses to cover a longer distance and see more lakes. The Sarymsakty Gorge is very picturesque and will please lovers of wild nature, giving the opportunity to fill up with energy and pleasant fatigue after the hike. Until the evening we walk and stay in the mountains, after which we return to the guest house in Katon-Karagay (we can spend the night in the gorge in tents – if desired). *If desired, you can order horses for a walk in the mountains. Paid separately and must be agreed in advance.

Katon – Karagay – Berel Kurgans – Rakhmanovskie springs
Day 5. Katon – Karagay – Berel Kurgans – Rakhmanovskie Klyuchi. Today we will visit a museum and a burial mound, learn the history of these lands. After that we will go along the most beautiful road to the famous Rakhmanovskoye Lake. If we are lucky with the weather, then right from the road we will see the beauty Belukha (the highest point of Altai). Having reached the Lake, we will walk around and plunge into the hot springs. The place has the strongest energy, it is not for nothing that the sanatorium is located here.

Uryl – Lake Yazevoe
Day 6. Uryl – Yazevoye Lake. Today we are heading to Yazevoye Lake. A short but difficult mountain road awaits us. On the way, we will stop and look at the powerful Yazovy waterfall. Upon arrival, we will set up camp in tents or stay in wooden guest houses. This day will be dedicated to rest and contemplation, because the beauty there is incredible. In good weather, you can see Mount Belukha, and the water in the lake is warm enough for swimming or fishing. There is no desire to rush anywhere, just sit on a bench and admire the panorama of the mountains and the silence around. *You can order a bathhouse (recommended).

Lake Yazevoe – Old Austrian Road – Lake Markakol
Day 7. Lake Yazevoye – Old Austrian Road – Lake Markakol. This day we will have a rather difficult journey along bad mountain roads, but this will greatly increase the beauty around us. Today we will drive along the famous Old Austrian Road, the views from which will give you breathtaking panoramas. All the way we will enjoy the splendor of the Altai nature, and in the evening we will arrive at Lake Markakol, where we will spend the night in a guest house, and in the evening we will enjoy the magnificent sunset, which often pleases the eyes of travelers there.

Lake Markakol – Kiin-Kerish – Ust-Kamenogorsk
Day 8. Lake Markakol – Kiin-Kerish – Ust-Kamenogorsk. We are slowly moving towards the city, but today we are still waiting for the fantastic Martian landscapes of Kiin-Kerish, we will stop here and take a walk, enjoying the best artist – nature, which created these bizarre shapes and colors. After that we go to the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk.

Ust-Kamenogorsk-Alakol
Day 9. Ust-Kamenogorsk-Alakol. Long drive to Lake Alakol. Check-in at a guest house or in tents on the beach. Swimming, rest.

Alakol – Almaty
Day 10. Alakol – Almaty. Return to Almaty.