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5 Day Private Tour Wild Nomad Expedition from Almaty

Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • 5 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Private transportation
      Private door-to-door 4x4 transfer between Almaty and our base camp
    • All horseback riding equipment: saddle, helmet, gear; calm and well-trained horses
    • Traditional Kazakh bow and arrows for the archery masterclass
    • Premium accommodation: handcrafted Kazakh yurt or cottage room with en-suite bathroom
    • Meals
      Trail snacks, bottled water, samovar tea, and traditional drinks (kumys, shubat) throughout the tour
    • Wood-fired Russian banya (sauna) by the mountain river
    • Professional English/Russian-speaking guide and armed safety instructor throughout the tour
    • Government Fees
      All border-zone permits and national park eco-fees
    • On-site first aid kit and emergency medical support from our trained team
    • Small jar of our family pesticide-free honey as a farewell gift
    • Lunch (5)
      Lunch
    • Dinner (5)
      Dinner
    • Breakfast (5)
      Breakfast
    • Public transportation
      International and domestic flights to/from Almaty
    • Insurance mandatory — guests must arrange their own coverage including medical and trip cancellation
    • Visa fees for entry to Kazakhstan (if required for your nationality)
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Souvenirs and personal purchases
    • Tips and gratuities (at guest's discretion)
    • Personal expenses outside the tour program

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

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    Pickup details

    Our team will meet you at your hotel reception 30 minutes before scheduled departure. You will receive your driver's name, phone number and license plate via WhatsApp the evening before. We travel in comfortable SUVs equipped for the 5–6 hour mountain road to our base. Tea, water and snacks are provided on the way.

    Start time
    .5:00 am

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Early Pickup, Arrival to Base & Full Day with Horses

    4 Stops

    1

    Almaty

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Lepsi Travel

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Lepsi Travel

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Lepsi Travel

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Handcrafted Kazakh yurt with warm floor and fireplace, or private cottage room. En-suite bathroom, all linens included.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 2

    Jeep Expedition to Hidden Lake Zhasylkol

    3 Stops

    1

    Lepsi Travel

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Lake Zhasylkol

    6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Lepsi Travel

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Handcrafted Kazakh yurt with warm floor and fireplace, or private cottage room. En-suite bathroom, all linens included.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 3

    Uygentas Valley Expedition & Family Honey Farm

    3 Stops

    1

    Gravestone Uigentas

    5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Dzungarian Alatau

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Lepsi Travel

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Handcrafted Kazakh yurt with warm floor and fireplace, or private cottage room. En-suite bathroom, all linens included.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 4

    Nomad Gastronomy Day: Lamb, Beshbarmak & Family Kitchen

    4 Stops

    1

    Lepsi Travel

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Lepsi Travel

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Lepsi Travel

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Lepsi Travel

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Handcrafted Kazakh yurt with warm floor and fireplace, or private cottage room. En-suite bathroom, all linens included.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 5

    Lake Alakol Relax Day & Return to Almaty

    2 Stops

    1

    Lake Alakol

    8 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Almaty

    6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: No accommodation included. Return to Almaty in the evening of Day 5.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Not recommended for travelers with severe allergies to bee stings — the tour includes a visit to an active bee apiary
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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