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Silk Way Nomads

Journey to Belukha Mountain, the Highest Point in Kazakhstan

Embark on an exhilarating 8-day adventure, beginning with a journey to Rahmanovskie Keys, where you'll explore local attractions, indulge in reindeer antler pancreatin, and soak in hot springs. Continue to the ancient Turkic burial mounds and Museum in Katon Karagay, immersing yourself in Kazakh traditions in a Yurt. The expedition takes an exciting turn as you ride on horseback to the majestic Belukha Mountain, encountering breathtaking landscapes and spending a night at its base. The return journey includes a visit to Lake Yazovoye and concludes in Ust-Kamenogorsk, offering a perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Heading towards Katon Karagay (Rahmanovskie Keys) (470km, 7 hours)

▸Breakfast
▸Let’s head towards Rahmanovskie Keys
▸Settle in at the guest house, explore local attractions, take a walk
▸Drink pancreatin, a traditional beverage made from reindeer antlers
▸Dinner
▸Overnight stay at the guest house

Day 2: Exploring the attractions of Rahmanovskie Keys

▸Breakfast
▸Enjoy bathing in the hot springs
▸Take a boat ride to see the other side of the lake, admire the Belukha Mountain
▸Optional horseback riding in the mountains
▸Dinner
▸Overnight stay at the guest house

Day 3: Heading to Katon Karay

▸Breakfast
▸Visit the ancient Turkic burial mounds and Museum
▸Have lunch by the Bukhtarma River, enjoying the beautiful nature
▸Stay in a traditional Kazakh Yurt in a picturesque location
▸Drink Kumys, the traditional Kazakh beverage
▸Explore and take a walk in the surroundings
▸Dinner
▸Spend the night in the Yurt

Day 4: Trip to Lake Yazovoye (~90km, 2-3 hours)

▸Breakfast
▸The driver will take us to Lake Yazovoye. We’ll explore the surroundings.
▸Lunch in nature.
▸We’ll enjoy the beauty of the lake at the mountain peak, prepare for tomorrow’s journey, perhaps take a sauna,
and spend the night in a guesthouse.

Day 5: On horseback to Belukha Mountain (~45 km, 1 day)

▸Breakfast
▸We will ride on horseback to Peak Belukha. Prepare all the necessary items such as raincoats, tents, clothing, and food.
▸We will have a guide with us. It will take one day on horseback to reach the mountain.
▸We will stop along the way to rest. To eat.
▸On the way, we will encounter many incredibly beautiful natural landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, etc.
▸Once we reach the base of the peak Belukha, we will set up a tent and spend the night there.
▸Dinner

Day 6: Belukha Mountain

▸In the morning, we will admire the true beauty of Altai’s nature.
▸We’ll have breakfast and take some time to enjoy the surroundings and explore the area.
▸The way back. Lunch on the way back.
▸Once we reach the village of Berel, we’ll have dinner and spend the night in a guesthouse.

Day 7: We will head back to the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk.(410km, 7 hours)

▸Breakfast
▸We will head back to the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk.
▸I will check you into your Hotel.
▸In the evening, we can go somewhere in the city if you’re not tired and have some free time.

Day 8: Meeting with a hunter with Golden eagles

▸In the morning, we will go to the hunter’s house with the golden eagle. He will show us his eagle, how he feeds and trains it.
▸Since golden eagles are not suitable for hunting during this time of year, he will simply demonstrate how he can hold the golden eagle on his arm and perhaps ride on horseback in the mountains.
▸We’ll have lunch at his home, inside a yurt, with traditional dishes. He will sing traditional songs on a traditional instrument. We can take photos with them dressed in traditional clothing.
▸In the evening, I will take you back to the hotel.

Day 9: Trip to the home of a practicing Shaman and throat singing performer. (200km, 2.5 hour)

▸We will head to the neighboring city, taking a good road.
▸We will visit his home; he has a special tent in a shamanic style where he sometimes stays.
▸We will listen to how he sings and learn about his beliefs and traditions; he still practices shamanism.
▸We can stay overnight in his tent or go back to the hotel, whichever is more convenient for you.

Day 10: Free day.

I will take you to the airport.

Cost

  • Transportation, driver, gasoline
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • English Speaking guide
  • Guest house
  • Visit to Ethno-village Hunnu
  • Mineral Water
  • Taxi to closed zone of Big Almaty Lake

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  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa
  • Alcohol
  • Snacks
  • Renting Snowbording gear and hiring and ski instructor

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Cost

  • Transportation, driver, gasoline
  • Airport pickup and dropoff
  • English-speaking guide
  • Hotel/Guest house
  • Breakfast in Hotel and Lunch/Breakfast/Dinner in Guesthouse/Stay in Yurt
  • Horseback riding
  • Suv 4x4
  • Mineral water
  • Park entrance tickets

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  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa
  • Alcohol
  • Snacks
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