Jeep tour “Deserts and Mountains”. Charyn – Asy.
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Jeep tour “Deserts and Mountains”. Charyn - Asy.
- 2 days / 1 night
- The best time to visit is from June to August
- Season May-October
- 2 days / 1 night
- The best time to visit is from June to August
- Season May-October
What awaits you on this trip

Diversity of landscape
In this tour you will be surprised by the change of natural and climatic zones. On the first day we will move through the hot desert. On the 2nd day, as we climb the mountains, the landscapes begin to change, trees appear, nature becomes richer, cool mountains appear on the horizon.

Observatory
On the Asy plateau, numerous flocks of sheep graze, yurts are everywhere, this is what real Kazakhstan looks like – the country of nomads. From the highest point of the plateau, 2600 m, a magnificent panorama opens up in all directions. An observatory was also built here. Thanks to the clean air, the stars are very clearly visible.

Overnight in tents
We will spend the night in tents, a million-star hotel. Magical sunsets and sunrises in good weather. In the evening, we will have conversations about the sublime and camping romance in a cool company of people. In August, this is the best place to watch the Perseid meteor shower.
Route plan
General route plan
Almaty – Charyn Canyon “Valley of Castles” – Lunar Canyon – Bartogay Reservoir – Asy Plateau – Turgen Gorge – Bear Waterfall – Almaty.
Almaty – Charyn Canyon “Valley of Castles” – Moon Canyon
In this tour you will be surprised by the change of natural and climatic zones. On the first day we will move through the hot desert, visiting the Kazakh "Grand Canyon" on the Charyn River - the Valley of Castles. Nature and time have created many amazing sculptures here. The canyon leads to the cool waters of Charyn. At the end of the first day we will arrive at another unusual canyon near the Charyn River - Lunar. A good view of the canyon opens from one of the panoramic points. Overnight in the Lunar Canyon. *Weather. Charyn is always dry and warm, very hot in summer. In the mountainous areas it is cool at any time of the year. The most rains are in May and June.
Bartogay reservoir – Asy plateau – Turgen gorge – Bear waterfall – Almaty
On the second day we move towards the mountains. At the eastern foot of the Zailiyskiy Alatau, the Chilik River was dammed, creating the Bartogay oasis. In the summer, you can swim in the reservoir. As you climb the mountains, the landscapes begin to change, trees appear, and nature becomes richer. Numerous flocks of sheep graze on the Asy plateau, yurts are everywhere, this is what real Kazakhstan looks like - the country of nomads. From the highest point of the plateau, 2600 m, a magnificent panorama opens up in all directions. An observatory was also built here. Thanks to the clean air, the stars are very clearly visible. At the end of the tour, we will visit the Bear Waterfall and return to the city in the evening.
Trip Timing
- 1 day
- 3 hours. Almaty city – Charyn Canyon.
- 3 hours. Walk through the Valley of Castles.
- 1 hour. Transfer to the Moon Canyon.
- 1 hour. Climbing to the panoramic point. Then setting up camp, dinner.
- 2 day
- 2 hours. Transfer to the Bartogay reservoir.
- 2 hours. Red rocks near the Asa River. Rest.
- 2 hours. Asy plateau.
- 1 hour. Turgen gorge.
- 1 hour. Walk to Bear Falls.
- 2 hours. Return to the city of Almaty.
*The time is approximate, minor adjustments are possible. The program can also be changed according to the client’s wishes.
Price
500 USD - (1-4 people)
*Services are designed for 1-4 people. For a group of more than four people, the cost is calculated individually.
Discount on tours
If this is a group tour, there are discounts for early booking. You can follow group tours in our telegram channel. There are also pleasant discounts for regular customers.
- The price includes
- Services of a guide - driver.
- Transportation service in a comfortable SUV.
- Eco-fees and all other payments in national parks.
- Tent rental.
- Meals and cook. If you have any special dietary preferences, please write to us in advance.
- Camping equipment (table, chairs, pots, dishes, etc.).
- Drinking water 1.5 liters/guest per day.
- Not included
- Rent a sleeping bag and a foam mat (5,000 KZT/person) for the entire route.
- Insurance policy (optional).
What to take with you on a trip
*Not necessarily! Recommended clothing if the trip includes trekking. But even on regular trips, it will be more comfortable in mountain clothing. Otherwise, you can look at the list and understand what you need to take, you can replace it with simple things.
Clothes
- Spare socks.
- Trekking boots.
- Thermal underwear.
- Fleece or sweatshirt.
- Wind jacket.
- Down or other warm jacket.
- Trekking pants, shorts, leggings.
- Long johns in winter in the high mountains.
- Headwear. Cap and buff in summer.
- Headwear. Hat and buff in winter.
- Gloves in winter.
- Warm clothes for the evening and night.
Stuff
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen (for the mountains, 50spf is better).
- Hygiene accessories (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.).
- Repellent (sometimes useful).
- Karemat foam.
- Personal first aid kit.
- Hiking backpack (10-30 l).
- Thermos (0.5 - 1 l).
- Sleeping bag (comfort +5 +15 C).
- Flip-flops for relaxing your feet in the evening.
- Headlamp.
Additionally
- Identity card or passport.
- Have some cash on hand. Not all places accept card payments.
- Earplugs if noise or snoring interferes with your sleep.
Write to us
Contacts
IP “Adrenalinic Silence”
BIN/IIN: 880604300461
Bank: JSC “Kaspi Bank”

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