Kazakhstan

Discover Kazakhstan, the 9th largest country in the world, with our comprehensive guide. Explore top hiking trails and travel tips for an unforgettable adventure. Let us show you the best options for hiking and traveling in this vast and beautiful land.

Kolsai Lakes, Kaindy (Sunken Forest), and Charyn Canyon near Almaty

This exclusive private tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Almaty’s hidden gems—Kolsai Lake, Kaindy Lake, and the majestic Charyn Canyon.


Issyk Lake: Kazakhstan’s Hidden Gem

Issyk lake – is one of the highest lakes in Kazakhstan, located at a height of 1609 meters above sea level in Ile Alatau National Park.


Big Almaty Lake: how to get there

Nestled in the breathtaking Zailiysky Alatau mountain range within Ile Alatau National Park lies the captivating Big Almaty Lake (BAO), a destination that beckons adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike.


Shymbulak Almaty: Trail Overview, Skiing, Prices, and More

Shymbulak, also known as Chimbulak, is the most popular ski resort in Kazakhstan, located above the famous Medeo ice rink.


Komsomol Peak: A Journey to 4,376 Meters

Komsomol Peak, standing majestically at 4,376 meters above sea level, is one of the most stunning and challenging climbs in the Almaty mountains.


Mokhnatka Mountain

If you’re tired of the usual hikes to Kok-Zhailau, Furmanovka, and the Swing in the Almaty mountains, Mokhnatka Mountain offers a refreshing change.


Gorelnik Waterfalls: Eagle’s Nest Adventure

Nestled in the stunning Gorelnik Gorge in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the Gorelnik Gorge is a nature lover’s paradise.


Medeo in Almaty: The Ultimate Ice Skating Rink

Nestled in the picturesque mountains just outside Almaty, Medeo is a must-visit destination in Almaty.


Alma-Arasan Hot Springs in Almaty Mountains

Hidden amidst the stunning landscapes south of Almaty, the Alma-Arasan Hot Springs stand as a remarkable testament to nature’s healing powers.


Mynzhylki: how to get there, route description, Alpingrad, Almaty mountains

Today we will go to the Mynzhylky Plateau, located on the northern slopes of the Zailiysky Alatau mountains at the source of the Malaya Almatinka River at an altitude of 3000 meters above sea level.


Big Almaty Peak through the Terra Field: how to get there, route, Almaty

Hike to the Big Almaty Peak (BAP) through the Terra Field.


Terra Field and Alyoshkin Bridge: how to get there, route, Almaty mountains

A hike to a very beautiful Prohodnoe gorge: Terra field, Alyoshkin Bridge and Maiden’s Tears waterfall.


Anatoli Boukreev peak: how to get there, route, hike in Almaty mountains

This is a story about hiking to Anatoli Boukreev peak (3010 m) in Almaty mountains.


Butakovskiy waterfall: how to get there, route, Almaty mountains

Today we will hike to one of the most picturesque places in Almaty mountains — the Upper and Lower Butakovskiy waterfalls.


Manshuk Mametova lake: how to get there, route, Mynzhylki

Today we are hiking to one of the most beautiful destinations in Almaty mountains – Manshuk Mametova lake.