Kazakhstan by Car: Altyn-Emel, Charyn and Kolsay in 11 Days

Kazakhstan by Car: Altyn-Emel, Charyn and Kolsay in 11 Days

by BoberTravel

10 days, 42 points, 11 routes

Routes

  • Day 1: Arrival, hotel, and walking tour of Almaty center — Sep 5, 2026
  • Day 2: Ili River, Nomad's Land and Konaev — Sep 6, 2026
  • Day 3: Transfer to Basshi and preparation for Altyn-Emel — Sep 7, 2026
  • Day 4: Aktau and Katutau as a Full Off-Road Day — Sep 8, 2026
  • Day 5: Singing Dune and Direct Transfer to Zharkent — Sep 9, 2026
  • Day 6: Charyn Canyon and Chundzhi Hot Springs — Sep 10, 2026
  • Day 7: Kegen and provisional departure to Tuzkol — Sep 11, 2026
  • Day 8: Early Lower Kolsai — Sep 12, 2026
  • Day 9: Kaindy with local 4x4 transfer — Sep 13, 2026
  • Day 10: Black Canyon, Optional Issyk and Almaty — Sep 14, 2026
  • Day 11: Easy Almaty and Airport with a Large Buffer — Sep 15, 2026

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