Altai Ring Jeep Tour
5-Day Adventure through the Gems of Eastern Kazakhstan
Tour Dates
Customized to your schedule
Duration
5 days
Group Size
2–6 participants
JEEP TOUR — ALTAI RING
Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through Eastern Kazakhstan, the Katon-Karagay National Park, and the Altai Mountains.
Discover the region's most remarkable gems — places of power surrounded by pristine nature, the spirit of adventure, and the authentic life of Kazakh villages.
Experience breathtaking landscapes, serene lakes, majestic waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks that will captivate even the most seasoned travelers.
Experience breathtaking landscapes, serene lakes, majestic waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks that will captivate even the most seasoned travelers.
PROGRAM
Day 1
Ust-Kamenogorsk — Yazyovka
Meet the guide in Ust-Kamenogorsk and drive to the village of Karaairyk (Yazyovka). Along the way, pass through Katon-Karagay and Uryl villages and visit the "Wine Bowl" waterfall.
- Distance: 430 km
- Meals: Roadside cafes, guesthouse
- Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 2
Lake Yazevoe
After an early breakfast, head to Lake Yazevo via a dirt road that leads into the Katon-Karagay National Park.
Lake Yazevo sits at 1,685 meters above sea level, surrounded by alpine meadows and coniferous forests. On clear days, Mount Belukha reflects beautifully in its waters. Enjoy a picnic, swimming, and optional fishing. Visit the Yazevoe Waterfall before returning to the guesthouse in Karaairyk.
Lake Yazevo sits at 1,685 meters above sea level, surrounded by alpine meadows and coniferous forests. On clear days, Mount Belukha reflects beautifully in its waters. Enjoy a picnic, swimming, and optional fishing. Visit the Yazevoe Waterfall before returning to the guesthouse in Karaairyk.
- Distance: 40 km
- Meals: Camp-style meals, guesthouse
- Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 3
Rakhmanov Springs
Travel to the Rakhmanov Springs via a scenic dirt road. Take a walking tour around the lake, enjoy a picnic, and bathe in the radon hot springs.
- Distance: 40 km
- Meals: Camp-style meals, guesthouse
- Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 4
Yasnaya Polyana
Visit the Yasnaya Polyana guesthouse, nestled in the Katon-Karagay National Park, 8 km from Uryl village. Surrounded by dense forests, this secluded estate offers tranquility and charm.
Take a walk to the Cold Waterfall, a hidden gem just 2 km away, with a path rich in scenic beauty.
Explore the Berel burial mounds, a significant archaeological site from the 4th–5th centuries BCE, located 7 km southwest of Berel village.
Conclude the day with a riverside sauna.
Take a walk to the Cold Waterfall, a hidden gem just 2 km away, with a path rich in scenic beauty.
Explore the Berel burial mounds, a significant archaeological site from the 4th–5th centuries BCE, located 7 km southwest of Berel village.
Conclude the day with a riverside sauna.
- Distance: 20 km
- Meals: Guesthouse
- Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 5
Return to Ust-Kamenogorsk
Head back via the ferry crossing, enjoying stunning views of the Bukhtarma Reservoir along the way.
- Distance: 460 km
- Meals: Guesthouse
The Tour Includes
- Meals
- Guide services
- Entry tickets and fees for the Katon-Karagay National Park
- Border zone and border strip permits
WHAT TO BRING:
Equipment
- Sleeping bag (comfortable to -10°C)
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Power bank
- Water bottle and thermos (0.7L)
Clothing and Footwear
- Hiking boots
- Windproof and waterproof (membrane) clothing
- Durable raincoat
- Sun hat
- Warm hat and neck warmer
- Thermal underwear
- Warm clothing: jacket, pants, warm gloves, insulated mittens
- Socks for trekking (or sports)
- Gaiters
Personal Hygiene and Medications
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen, lip balm, blister plasters
- Insect repellent spray
- Personal first aid kit (the guide carries a large group first aid kit, but tourists must have the necessary amount of medication for their chronic illnesses)
- Towel
- Toothpaste + toothbrush
- Soap, shampoo, etc.
- Personal hygiene products
- Lighter
Documents and Other
- Passport or identification card, money, medical insurance
- Swimwear
If you have any special dietary preferences (such as being a vegetarian) or allergies to certain foods, please let us know. We will take this into account when preparing the menu.
If you have any chronic illnesses, please inform us when booking the tour. Necessary individual medications should be included in your personal first aid kit, as our first aid kit may not have the medications you need.
If you have any chronic illnesses, please inform us when booking the tour. Necessary individual medications should be included in your personal first aid kit, as our first aid kit may not have the medications you need.
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