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A group of hikers on a grassy hill with a lake and mountains in the background. 1
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink. 2
A cafe interior with a seating area, a counter with a display case, and hanging pendant lights. 3
A modern interior with high ceilings, hanging lamps, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and tables. 4
A hotel room with a brown quilted bedspread, white pillows, and two folded towels on the bed. 5
By Viventra Zažij Zemi
Free cancellation available
Price is $2,319 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Embark on a 5-day adventure through the Altai Sea Route and Lake Zaisan
    • Explore the Irtysh River on a boat tour and see the confluence of two rivers
    • Discover the "Mars of Kazakhstan" at the Kiin Kerish mountains
    • Enjoy a fire-cooked gastro dinner and a night under the Altai sky
    • Experience the scenic Altai Sea Route No. 2 with mountain serpentines

Activity location

    • Katon-Karagai National Nature Park
    • East Kazakhstan Region, Шығыс Қазақстан облысы, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Katon-Karagai National Nature Park
    • East Kazakhstan Region, Шығыс Қазақстан облысы, Kazakhstan

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Accommodation at Boutique Hotel
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    Visit to 'Gold of Altai' exhibition
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    River boat tour along the Irtysh
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    Gastro dinner of modern Kazakh cuisine
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    Jeep tour across East Kazakhstan
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    Outdoor lunch in Kiin Kerish mountains
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    Visit to Lake Zaisan
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    Stay at 'Nomad' glamping camp
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    Fire-cooked gastro dinner
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    Breakfast cooked on open fire
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    Active jeep tour to Katon-Karagay
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    Beach day at Kazakhstan’s largest reservoir
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    Outdoor cinema, karaoke, and hookah
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    Gastro dinner of European cuisine
  • Exclusions
    Independent purchase of gifts
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    travel insurance
  • Exclusions
    flight to/back Ust Kamenogorsk

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Pets
    • Not suitable for: People with back problems, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Day 1: Arrival in Oskemen

    Arrive in Oskemen and check in to your hotel. Visit the “Gold of Altai” exhibition at the Uka Historical & Local Lore Museum. Then, enjoy a riverboat tour along the Irtysh to the confluence of two rivers.

    Transfer to the Island Residence for an excursion with the author of the Territory of Love project. End the day with a gastro dinner of modern Kazakh cuisine, created exclusively for this evening by the chefs.

    Day 2: Jeep Tour and Lake Zaisan

    Depart early for a jeep tour across the roads of the East. Drive through the pine forests of the Kalbin Ridge of Altai and cross the longest and deepest bridge over the largest reservoir in Kazakhstan.

    Stop at Ashybasy Spring to purchase the famous Kurchum melons and watermelons. Enjoy an outdoor lunch in the Kiin Kerish mountains, also known as the “Mars of Kazakhstan.”

    Arrive at the oldest lake on Earth, Lake Zaisan, and take in the spectacular landscapes of Cape Shekelmes. Return via Altai Sea Route No. 1, possibly the most beautiful road in Kazakhstan. Arrive at the Nomad glamping camp and enjoy a fire-cooked gastro dinner of syrne and delicacies of East Kazakhstan’s local products. Spend the night in the glamping camp.

    Day 3: Jeep Tour or Beach Day

    Begin the day with breakfast cooked on an open fire by the chef. Choose between an active jeep tour to the high mountains of Katon-Karagay or a beach day at Kazakhstan’s largest reservoir. SUP boards are available.

    In the evening, enjoy a Kazakh dinner cooked over a fire, featuring beshbarmak by the chef. Attend a party under the starry Altai sky, with an outdoor cinema, karaoke, and hookah available upon request. Spend a farewell night at the Nomad camp.

    Day 4: Return to the City

    Have breakfast in nature with views of the water bay. Return to the city via Altai Sea Route No. 2, a scenic drive along mountain serpentines, rivers, and lakes. End the day with a gastro dinner of European cuisine with Siberian and Kazakh influences.

    Day 5: Departure

    Enjoy a European breakfast and spend some free time purchasing gifts and souvenirs, such as pantocrine and EK honey. Say farewell to Ust-Kamenogorsk and depart.

Location

Activity location

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    • Katon-Karagai National Nature Park
    • East Kazakhstan Region, Шығыс Қазақстан облысы, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Katon-Karagai National Nature Park
    • East Kazakhstan Region, Шығыс Қазақстан облысы, Kazakhstan