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Between The Caspian Sea and Tienshan

21 days
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From Aktau to Almaty
4.5
8 traveler reviews
Between The Caspian Sea and Tienshan - DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen
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Tour Operator:
DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen
Max group size:
12
Age range:
5 to 85
Operated in:
German
Flights:
Included
Tour id:
263037
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Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Aktau
  2. Day 2 Aktau on the Caspian Sea
  3. Day 3 Setting off for the moon?
  4. Day 4 Ustjurt plateau with Bozzhira valley and Sor Tuzbair salt lake
  5. Day 5 Excursion to the primeval sea and valley of castles
  6. Day 6 Bizarre rock formations at Sherkala and in the Torysh Valley
  7. Day 7 By train through the Kazakh steppe to Aral
  8. Day 8 The Aral Sea and its stories
  9. Day 9 Excursion to Lake Kambash and train ride to Turkestan via Kysylorda
  10. Day 10 Turkestan, the old caravan city in the south of the country
  11. Day 11 Off to Shymkent
  12. Day 12 Free time in Shymkent or excursion to the Sairam-Ugam Nature Park
  13. Day 13 From Shymkent to Taraz and by night train to Almaty
  14. Day 14 Welcome to Almaty, the hub of the giant empire
  15. Day 15 Traditions and customs of the Kazakhs
  16. Day 16 Free day or optional excursions
  17. Day 17 Charyn National Park
  18. Day 18 Lake Tuzkol with views of the 7000m peaks in Tienshan
  19. Day 19 Hiking day to Lake Akkol or Lake Karakul
  20. Day 20 Moon Canyon, Silk Road and Almaty at the end of your journey
  21. Day 21 Departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • International Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

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  • Additional Services

Operated by

DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen

4.5
(8 reviews)

Number of tours

448

Age Range

5 to 85 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

DIAMIR lebt das Firmenmotto "statt träumen selbst erleben". Die rund 100 DIAMIR-Mitarbeiter sind alle Experten für sich. Sie kennen sich aufgrund persönlicher Aufenthalte und damit angeeigneter Länder- und Menschenkenntnis in ihren Zielgebieten bestens aus. Ihre Touren- und Reiseleitererfahrung...

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Customer Reviews

  • Michael
    · June 6th, 2024
    The trip was great. The tour was good in itself, but we didn't make any stops in the oases on the trip through the...
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  • Sandra
    · October 30th, 2023
    I still have no words for this incredibly beautiful trip, the great hikes and great moments. I have learned so much...
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21 days
Between The Caspian Sea and Tienshan
From Aktau to Almaty

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Good to Know

  • Currencies
    ₸
    Tenge
    Kazakhstan
    с
    Som
    Kyrgyzstan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller 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.
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