Phenomenoms in Central Kazakhstan

Phenomenoms in Central Kazakhstan

This route starts in the city of Karaganda, situated nearby the capital Astana. We gladly assist you in organizing your transfer to Karaganda and booking your accommodation in Karaganda and possibly Astana.

The first five days of this program are identical to the program '3,000 years back in time'.

The southern part of Karaganda oblast is especially remarkable for its contrasts and, therefore, possibility to get a lot of impressions of different kinds for a rather short period of time.

You will make a journey from the highest mountains in Central Kazakhstan under the name of Kyzylarai and unique in its beauty pluton of Bektau-Ata to the bottom of ancient meteorite crater Shunak and bank of the Balkhash – a lake of such a big size, that it can be seen on any globe.

You will get a chance to see the famous Kazakhstani argali and steppe eagles, get to know the unique archaeological sights of the Kyzylarai mountain oasis, go sunbathing on the beaches of fresh-salty lake Balkhash and take a stroll along its endless expanses.

Huge spaces can make you feel completely independent, while extremely interesting objects will fill your life with a new reason for at least next 10 days.

Photos of this trip

Kort dagprogramma

Days Day description Distance
Day 1 From Karaganda to Shabanbai Bi 250 km
Day 2 The Begazy Necropolis 18 km
Day 3 Climbing Mount Aksoran 47 km
Day 4 Monuments, Birds, Felt... 96 km
Day 5 The Rich History of the Zheltau Mountains 140 km
Day 6 Bektau-Ata, a not-erupted vulcan 110 km
Day 7 Swimming and Sunbathing at Lake Balgash 100 km
Day 8 A Day at Sea 50 km
Day 9 A Meteorite Crater with a 2,8 km Diameter 210 km
Day 10 Return to Karaganda 400 km


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Additional travel information

Tour title: Phenomenoms in Central Kazakhstan
Length of tour: 10 days
Number of persons: minimum 4
Group or indiv. tour:
Individual travel
Group tour
Departure dates: 2012 dates follow soon
Total distance of tour: 1.400 km
Accommodation: homestay & tent
Transportation: 4WD minibus
Included: al transfers, services of a driver and english spreaking local guide, all accommodations (except in Karaganda), three meals a day, all entrance fees for museums, rent of a sleeping bag and mat
Not included: Kazakh visa, transfer to and fro Karaganda
Price: 1.040 euro (at 4 p. and in 2011))
Comfort:
2
Physical effort:
3
Remarks: Group will be international. This tour can also be booked individually and we may help you in finding travel companions.
Seasons:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Areas: Astana & Central Kazakhstan
Themes: Round Tours