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Horseback riding adventure in Almaty region

9 days
Start and end in Almaty
4.0
3 traveler reviews
Horseback riding adventure in Almaty region - Steppe and sky travel
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, Russian
Age range 18 to 65
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Highlights

  • Ride horses along the scenic Akkol river
  • Explore the diverse landscapes of Karakol Lake
  • Discover Bayankol gorge and Tekes waterfall
  • Observe wildlife around the salty Tuzkol Lake
  • Experience the nomadic life in Shalkodesu Valley

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Almaty – Narynkol /5 hours driving/3 hours horse ride
  2. Day 2 Bayankol (25km) /4-5hrs horse ride
  3. Day 3 Bayankol gorge - Tekes waterfall (20km)/ /4-5hrs horse ride
  4. Day 4 Bayankol gorge - Tekes waterfall (20km)/ /4-5hrs horse ride
  5. Day 5 Tekes waterfall - Tuzkol (15km) /4-5hrs horse ride
  6. Day 6 Tekes waterfall - Tuzkol (15km)/ /4-5hrs horse ride
  7. Day 7 Tuzkol - Shalkodesu Valley (22 km) /4hrs horse ride
  8. Day 8 Shalkodesu Valley - Ketmen Pass (50 km) /5hrs horse ride
  9. Day 9 Charyn canyon – Almaty (310 km) / 5hr driving
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
4.0
(3 reviews)

Number of tours

28

Age Range

18 to 66 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

You will discover unique landscapes, mountain chains, lakes, steppes and forests during tours carefully selected and organized by our team. Together with us you will visit the ancient towns and pass through the history of Great Steppe, from the tribes of nomads, Kazakh Khanate, the Soviet...

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Customer Reviews

  • Michael
    · July 12th, 2023
    In June 2023 I took TourRadar’s 5 day Golden ring of Zhetysu tour with my husband, our guide was Vladimer. Our...
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  • Savannah
    · September 5th, 2022
    We had so much fun with Dima and Aidana. They knew all the good off road, off the beaten track type places. Food was...
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Dates & Availability

9 days
Horseback riding adventure in Almaty region
From Almaty to Almaty

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  • May 2025
  • June 2025
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Upcoming departures
  • Thursday
    15 May, 2025
    Friday
    23 May, 2025
    English, Russian
    Multiple Room Types
    $3,800
  • Friday
    16 May, 2025
    Saturday
    24 May, 2025
    English, Russian
    Multiple Room Types
    $3,800
  • Saturday
    17 May, 2025
    Sunday
    25 May, 2025
    English, Russian
    Multiple Room Types
    $3,800
  • Sunday
    18 May, 2025
    Monday
    26 May, 2025
    English, Russian
    Multiple Room Types
    $3,800
  • Monday
    19 May, 2025
    Tuesday
    27 May, 2025
    English, Russian
    Multiple Room Types
    $3,800
  • Tuesday
    20 May, 2025
    Wednesday
    28 May, 2025
    English, Russian
    Multiple Room Types
    $3,800
  • Wednesday
    21 May, 2025
    Thursday
    29 May, 2025
    English, Russian
    Multiple Room Types
    $3,800
  • Thursday
    22 May, 2025
    Friday
    30 May, 2025
    English, Russian
    Multiple Room Types
    $3,800
  • Friday
    23 May, 2025
    Saturday
    31 May, 2025
    English, Russian
    Multiple Room Types
    $3,800
  • Saturday
    24 May, 2025
    Sunday
    1 Jun, 2025
    English, Russian
    Multiple Room Types
    $3,800
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 188702

  • Currencies
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    Kazakhstan
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    Som
    Kyrgyzstan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
    Type E
    Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
    Type F
    Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Kazakhstan. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 1st, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Steppe and sky travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Steppe and sky travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Steppe and sky travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.