




Kazakhstan: 5-Day Altai Sea Route, Lake Zaisan with Meals
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 HotelInclusions Visit to 'Gold of Altai' exhibitionInclusions River boat tour along the IrtyshInclusions Gastro dinner of modern Kazakh cuisineInclusions Jeep tour across East KazakhstanInclusions Outdoor lunch in Kiin Kerish mountainsInclusions Visit to Lake ZaisanInclusions Stay at 'Nomad' glamping campInclusions Fire-cooked gastro dinnerInclusions Breakfast cooked on open fireInclusions Active jeep tour to Katon-KaragayInclusions Beach day at Kazakhstan’s largest reservoirInclusions Outdoor cinema, karaoke, and hookahInclusions Gastro dinner of European cuisineExclusions Independent purchase of giftsExclusions travel insuranceExclusions 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
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Katon-Karagai National Nature Park
- East Kazakhstan Region, Шығыс Қазақстан облысы, Kazakhstan
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Katon-Karagai National Nature Park
- East Kazakhstan Region, Шығыс Қазақстан облысы, Kazakhstan