8-Day Almaty Region & Issyk-Kul Private Jeep Tour
Road Trip. Yurt overnight. Almaty
Embark on an individual 8-day Central Asia jeep tour exploring the stunning Almaty region and the scenic southern coast of Issyk-Kul. This guided 4x4 overland trip takes you through dramatic semi-deserts, majestic highlands, and ancient glaciers across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Immerse yourself in authentic nomadic culture and capture unforgettable landscapes—an ultimate off-road adventure perfect for mountain hikers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking spectacular views.
$1 350
View rates Embark on an individual 8-day Central Asia jeep tour exploring the stunning Almaty region and the scenic southern coast of Issyk-Kul. This guided 4x4 overland trip takes you through dramatic semi-deserts, majestic highlands, and ancient glaciers across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Immerse yourself in authentic nomadic culture and capture unforgettable landscapes—an ultimate off-road adventure perfect for mountain hikers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking spectacular views.
$1 350
Detailed tour program
Day 1
Arrival in Almaty & Altyn Emel National Park
Morning: Pick-up from your hotel or Almaty International Airport. Begin your unforgettable private Kazakhstan tour with a scenic drive to Altyn Emel National Park, one of the country's most spectacular natural destinations.
Midday: Enjoy lunch at Bashy Village Hotel before starting a guided hike through the breathtaking Aktau Mountains. Total hiking distance: 4–7 km.
Afternoon: Explore the colorful landscapes of the Aktau Mountains on a guided 2–3 hour hike, famous for their unique geological formations and panoramic desert scenery.
Evening: Continue through the dramatic Katutau Mountains with a scenic photo stop. Dinner and overnight stay at Aihan Kum Hotel in Bashy Village.
Day 2
Singing Dune & Charyn Canyon Adventure
Morning: After breakfast, visit the famous Singing Dune, one of the highlights of Altyn Emel National Park. Climb to the top for incredible panoramic views over the surrounding desert landscape.
Midday: Drive to the world-famous Charyn Canyon, stopping for lunch in Chundzha.
Afternoon: Discover the breathtaking beauty of Charyn Canyon during a 2-hour walk through the canyon and its panoramic viewpoints. Hiking distance: 3–6 km.
Evening: Arrive in Saty Village, enjoy dinner, and overnight at a local guesthouse or hotel.
Day 3
Kaindy Lake & Kolsai Lakes
Morning: Breakfast before visiting the stunning Kaindy Lake, famous for its submerged forest and crystal-clear mountain water. Optional horse riding or hiking is available. Total walking distance: 3–5 km.
Midday: Return to Saty Village for lunch.
Afternoon: Visit the beautiful Kolsai Lake, one of Kazakhstan's most popular mountain lakes. Enjoy free time for lakeside walking, photography, or optional boat and horse rentals. Walking distance: 2 km.
Evening: Dinner and a traditional campfire experience in Saty Village. Overnight at the same hotel.
Day 4
Journey from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan
Morning: After breakfast, travel toward Kyrgyzstan, stopping at the scenic Black Canyon and Lunar Canyon for panoramic photo opportunities and short breaks.
Midday: Cross the border into Kyrgyzstan and enjoy lunch in the city of Karakol.
Afternoon: Explore the beautiful Karakol Gorge, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and alpine forests.
Evening: Free time in Karakol. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5
Zhety Oguz, Barskoon & Issyk Kul Lake
Morning: Breakfast followed by a drive to the famous Zhety Oguz Gorge, known for its iconic red sandstone cliffs. Stop at the panoramic viewpoint for unforgettable photos.
Midday: Enjoy a traditional homemade lunch with a local family in Barskoon Village. Short hike: 3 km.
Afternoon: Visit the spectacular Arabel Glacier Plateau, then continue to Issyk Kul Lake, stopping at the colorful Fairytale Canyon (Skazka Canyon). Hiking distance: 2 km.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in a traditional yurt camp or hotel near Issyk Kul Lake.
Day 6
Eagle Hunters, Aksai Canyon & Konorchek Canyon
Morning: Breakfast followed by a drive to Aksai Canyon, where you'll meet traditional Kyrgyz eagle hunters and watch an authentic eagle hunting demonstration. A short 1 km hike leads to a panoramic viewpoint.
Midday: Enjoy traditional Kyrgyz cuisine for lunch.
Drive toward Bishkek, stopping for a hike through the impressive Konorchek Canyon.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Bishkek.
Day 7
Ala Archa National Park & Bishkek City
Morning: Breakfast before visiting Ala Archa National Park, one of Kyrgyzstan's most beautiful mountain parks. Enjoy approximately 2 hours of hiking through alpine landscapes.
Midday: Lunch in Bishkek.
Afternoon: Explore Bishkek city center, including the famous Osh Bazaar, where you can experience local culture and traditional markets.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Bishkek.
Day 8
Return to Almaty
Morning: Breakfast followed by the return journey to Almaty.
Midday: Visit the famous Medeu and Shymbulak Mountain Resort, then take the cable car to Talgar Pass (3,200 m) for spectacular panoramic views of the Tian Shan Mountains.
Afternoon: Lunch followed by a visit to the vibrant Green Bazaar, one of Almaty's most popular local markets.
Evening: Transfer to your hotel or Almaty International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan adventure tour.
Day 1
Arrival in Almaty & Altyn Emel National Park
Morning: Pick-up from your hotel or Almaty International Airport. Begin your unforgettable private Kazakhstan tour with a scenic drive to Altyn Emel National Park, one of the country's most spectacular natural destinations.
Midday: Enjoy lunch at Bashy Village Hotel before starting a guided hike through the breathtaking Aktau Mountains. Total hiking distance: 4–7 km.
Afternoon: Explore the colorful landscapes of the Aktau Mountains on a guided 2–3 hour hike, famous for their unique geological formations and panoramic desert scenery.
Evening: Continue through the dramatic Katutau Mountains with a scenic photo stop. Dinner and overnight stay at Aihan Kum Hotel in Bashy Village.
Day 2
Singing Dune & Charyn Canyon Adventure
Morning: After breakfast, visit the famous Singing Dune, one of the highlights of Altyn Emel National Park. Climb to the top for incredible panoramic views over the surrounding desert landscape.
Midday: Drive to the world-famous Charyn Canyon, stopping for lunch in Chundzha.
Afternoon: Discover the breathtaking beauty of Charyn Canyon during a 2-hour walk through the canyon and its panoramic viewpoints. Hiking distance: 3–6 km.
Evening: Arrive in Saty Village, enjoy dinner, and overnight at a local guesthouse or hotel.
Day 3
Kaindy Lake & Kolsai Lakes
Morning: Breakfast before visiting the stunning Kaindy Lake, famous for its submerged forest and crystal-clear mountain water. Optional horse riding or hiking is available. Total walking distance: 3–5 km.
Midday: Return to Saty Village for lunch.
Afternoon: Visit the beautiful Kolsai Lake, one of Kazakhstan's most popular mountain lakes. Enjoy free time for lakeside walking, photography, or optional boat and horse rentals. Walking distance: 2 km.
Evening: Dinner and a traditional campfire experience in Saty Village. Overnight at the same hotel.
Day 4
Journey from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan
Morning: After breakfast, travel toward Kyrgyzstan, stopping at the scenic Black Canyon and Lunar Canyon for panoramic photo opportunities and short breaks.
Midday: Cross the border into Kyrgyzstan and enjoy lunch in the city of Karakol.
Afternoon: Explore the beautiful Karakol Gorge, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery and alpine forests.
Evening: Free time in Karakol. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5
Zhety Oguz, Barskoon & Issyk Kul Lake
Morning: Breakfast followed by a drive to the famous Zhety Oguz Gorge, known for its iconic red sandstone cliffs. Stop at the panoramic viewpoint for unforgettable photos.
Midday: Enjoy a traditional homemade lunch with a local family in Barskoon Village. Short hike: 3 km.
Afternoon: Visit the spectacular Arabel Glacier Plateau, then continue to Issyk Kul Lake, stopping at the colorful Fairytale Canyon (Skazka Canyon). Hiking distance: 2 km.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in a traditional yurt camp or hotel near Issyk Kul Lake.
Day 6
Eagle Hunters, Aksai Canyon & Konorchek Canyon
Morning: Breakfast followed by a drive to Aksai Canyon, where you'll meet traditional Kyrgyz eagle hunters and watch an authentic eagle hunting demonstration. A short 1 km hike leads to a panoramic viewpoint.
Midday: Enjoy traditional Kyrgyz cuisine for lunch.
Drive toward Bishkek, stopping for a hike through the impressive Konorchek Canyon.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Bishkek.
Day 7
Ala Archa National Park & Bishkek City
Morning: Breakfast before visiting Ala Archa National Park, one of Kyrgyzstan's most beautiful mountain parks. Enjoy approximately 2 hours of hiking through alpine landscapes.
Midday: Lunch in Bishkek.
Afternoon: Explore Bishkek city center, including the famous Osh Bazaar, where you can experience local culture and traditional markets.
Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Bishkek.
Day 8
Return to Almaty
Morning: Breakfast followed by the return journey to Almaty.
Midday: Visit the famous Medeu and Shymbulak Mountain Resort, then take the cable car to Talgar Pass (3,200 m) for spectacular panoramic views of the Tian Shan Mountains.
Afternoon: Lunch followed by a visit to the vibrant Green Bazaar, one of Almaty's most popular local markets.
Evening: Transfer to your hotel or Almaty International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan adventure tour.
During the tour, you will visit
STUNNING LANDSCAPES & ULTIMATE 4X4 ADVENTURES
Kolsai Lakes
Kaindy Lake
Charyn Canyon
Altyn Emel
Package price
1 traveler – $3,910 / per person
2 travelers – $2,190 / per person
3 travelers – $1,790 / per person
4 travelers – $1,350 / per person
5+ travelers – Individual rates available
2 travelers – $2,190 / per person
3 travelers – $1,790 / per person
4 travelers – $1,350 / per person
5+ travelers – Individual rates available
Price includes:
Rent of a 4x4 all-wheel drive SUV
Fuel and all transportation costs
Services of a professional English-speaking guide
Standard accommodation (twin/double room sharing)
Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
All entrance fees to National Parks
1.5 liters of bottled water per person daily
Complimentary tasting of national delicacies ("Kurt" and "Kumys")
Rent of a 4x4 all-wheel drive SUV
Fuel and all transportation costs
Services of a professional English-speaking guide
Standard accommodation (twin/double room sharing)
Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
All entrance fees to National Parks
1.5 liters of bottled water per person daily
Complimentary tasting of national delicacies ("Kurt" and "Kumys")