Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan Travel Blog

Hiking, trekking and climbing in Central Asia

Karabastau (3,972 m): the Wildest Trek in the Issyk Mountains

Very Hard

Karabastau (3,972 m): the Wildest Trek in the Issyk Mountains

From $207/person

Aksay Gorge: the Closed Valley and its 3,735 m Peak

Very Hard

Aksay Gorge: the Closed Valley and its 3,735 m Peak

From $169/person

Kumbelsu Gorge & Lake 13: the Wild Route to Molodezhny Peak

Very Hard

Kumbelsu Gorge & Lake 13: the Wild Route to Molodezhny Peak

From $149/person

Tamgaly-Tas: Buddha Carvings & Climbing on the Ili River

Easy

Tamgaly-Tas: Buddha Carvings & Climbing on the Ili River

From $70/person

Burkhan-Bulak: Kazakhstan’s Tallest Waterfall (168 m)

Burkhan-Bulak: Kazakhstan’s Tallest Waterfall (168 m)

Tekeli & the Kora Valley: Gateway to the Dzungarian Alatau

Tekeli & the Kora Valley: Gateway to the Dzungarian Alatau

Mount Sinyuha (Kokshetau): the Highest Point of Burabay National Park

Mount Sinyuha (Kokshetau): the Highest Point of Burabay National Park

How to Start Alpinism in Almaty

How to Start Alpinism in Almaty

Climbing Grades Explained: the 1A-6B Alpine System

Climbing Grades Explained: the 1A-6B Alpine System

What to Wear and Pack for Hiking near Almaty

What to Wear and Pack for Hiking near Almaty

Hiking Safety in the Almaty Mountains

Hiking Safety in the Almaty Mountains

5 Best Weekend Hikes near Almaty – Picked by Local Guides

5 Best Weekend Hikes near Almaty – Picked by Local Guides

Burabay (Borovoe): Kazakhstan’s Lake Resort – Complete Guide

Burabay (Borovoe): Kazakhstan’s Lake Resort – Complete Guide

Mountain Lakes near Almaty: 7 Alpine Lakes and How to Reach Them

Mountain Lakes near Almaty: 7 Alpine Lakes and How to Reach Them

Terrenkur in Almaty: The City’s Riverside Health Trails

Easy

Terrenkur in Almaty: The City’s Riverside Health Trails