The Golden Ring Almaty

The Golden Ring Almaty

Almaty and surroundings remain the most popular region for travellers - and with good reason. It's here that you'll find on a relatively small territory all Kazakhstani landscapes as well as memories of the past.
The presence of Almaty International Airport contribute to the fact the touristic infrastructure here is better than in most other parts of Kazakhstan.

(For those that long for rest and empty lands: don't worry, also in the Almaty Province you'll encounter plenty of those...).

The route 'The Golden Ring' brings you to the most interesting and most beautiful places of the region. You visit the national park Altyn Emel, with remarkable mountain ranges, wildlife and even remains of the Scythian Period.

Your tour continues to the Charyn Canyon, to the Kolsai Lakes and other lovely spots in the Almaty vicinity.

You will hike a lot and mostly stay in small guesthouses and hotels, with a few nights in tents.

Photos of this trip

Kort dagprogramma

Days Day description Distance
Day 1 Almaty City 20 km
Day 2 Medeo and Shymbulaq 30 km
Day 3 Wild Donkeys and a Necropolis in Altyn Emel 271 km
Day 4 The Aktau and Kakutau Mountain Ranges 98 km
Day 5 Charyn Canyon 159 km
Day 6 The Kolsai Lakes 120 km
Day 7 To Lake Koyandy on foot or on a horse 14 km
Day 8 The Trout farm 236 km
Day 9 Back Home 10 km


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Additional travel information

Tour title: The Golden Ring Almaty
Length of tour: 10 days
Number of persons: max. 12
Group or indiv. tour: Individual travel
Departure dates: n.a.
Total distance of tour: approx. 900 km
Accommodation: tent, guesthouse, hotel
Transportation: minibus
Included:
Not included:
Price: indication 1,200 euro p.p. all incl. at 4 p.
Comfort:
3
Physical effort:
3
Remarks:
Seasons:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Areas: Almaty & surroundings
Themes: Round Tours