Escape to the deserts, canyons, valleys, lakes of Kazakhstan!
Qosh keldiniz to Kazakhstan! - a country decorated with arid plains, endless steppes, turquoise lakes and dusty desert villages where you’ll see more wild horses than people; to lush valleys, snow-capped mountains, and modern cities, Kazakhstan will surprise you every step of the way.
Get ready to escape to the Golden Ring of Zhetysu exploring the beautiful blue Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, visiting Charyn Canyon and stargazing overnight in the mini Grand Canyons, climb up the high sand dunes of Altyn Emel National Park often heard to be “singing” in the blowing wind, relax in pools of hot springs originating from natural springs, exploring the charming city of Almaty and unwinding the trip at the Shymbulak Ski Resort to experience the magnificent views of the Tian Shen Mountains. The natural diversity of this region is amazing – from arid deserts and scenic canyons to lush valleys, snow-peaked mountains and turquoise lakes!
So let’s escape together on this group trip with travellers seeking an escape from the ordinary and embrace some of the most extraordinary places. With every day, this escape will unveil the secrets of Kazakhstan, creating some core memories for you of a truly “untourist” destination. Promise!
Itinerary ( 9 days )
Get ready to ditch your typical tourist persona and travel through Kazakhstan’s compelling mix of stunning landscapes, rich cultural experiences, modern amenities, and warm hospitality making it an unforgettable and must-visit destination. And oh, the drives are just epic and beyond!
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Day 1
Almaty
Welcome to Kazakhstan! Arrive in Almaty. Check in to your hotel. Spend the evening at leisure in Almaty. O/N hotel in Almaty
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Day 2
Almaty
Explore Almaty’s key sights and enjoy the sunset at Kok Tobe viewpoint. O/N hotel in Almaty
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Day 3
Almaty - Basshiy
Depart from Almaty to the village of Basshiy on a road trip. Visit the “singing” sand dunes for sunset. O/N homestay in Basshiy
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Day 4
Basshiy - Chundzha
Depart from Basshiy to the town of Chundzha and visit the local hot and healing springs to relax and unwind. O/N hotel in Chundzha
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Day 5
Chundzha - Charyn Canyon
Drive from Chundzha to the famous Charyn Canyon. Explore the mini Grand Canyons of Kazakhstan and experience stargazing on a clear night. O/N glamping in Charyn Canyon
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Day 6
Charyn Canyon - Kolsai Lake
Drive from Charyn Canyon to Kolsai Lake. Hike to Kaindy lake. Visit the beautiful Kolsai lake in the evening. O/N hotel in Kolsai
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Day 7
Kolsai Lake
Hike around the Kolsai lake and unwind and relax at Kolsai Lake. O/N hotel in Kolsai
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Day 8
Kolsai Lake - Almaty
Drive back to Almaty. Spend the evening at leisure in Almaty. O/N hotel in Almaty
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Day 9
Shymbulak - Almaty - Home
Visit the Shymbulak mountain on a day trip. It’s time to wrap up this Kazakhstan escape. Transfer to the airport in Almaty. Fly back home.
Inclusions:-
Accommodations in hotels, homestay in Basshiy and glamping at Charyn Canyon on a twin/double room sharing basis.
Meals - 7 Breakfasts
All entrance fees to national parks, tourist taxes, tolls and all local taxes. No hidden charges.
Travel within Kazakhstan in a self drive car on a group basis.
All activities mentioned in the itinerary.
Pre-trip support on travel related matters. Trip leader for the hassle free experience and support throughout the trip. Local guides wherever applicable.
Exclusions:-
GST@ 5% and TCS@ 5%. (TCS can be claimed when you file your ITR).
International return flight tickets to Almaty (arrival on 27 March or 28 March early morning) and from Almaty (Departure on 4 April in the night or 5 April early morning).
Visa fees and services, if applicable. Kazakhstan is visa free for Indian passport holders.
Travel insurance for the period of travel and related services. Please note that travel insurance is mandatory.
Alcohol, laundry, early check-in, late check-outs, room upgrades, additional meals, etc.
Cost of fuel that will be consumed by the cars on the road trip will be equally divided among all the travelers, and is not included in the trip cost.
If you choose to drive the car, you will be required to pay for the entire of /or portion of (depending on the number of travellers that have signed up to drive) the security deposit for the car rental (approx. USD 200 per car), which will be returned to you upon completion of the road trip and subject to inspection of the car and traffic violation by the car rental company.
Any other meals not mentioned in the inclusions.
Private transfers to and from airport. Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency.
Any excursion, activity or sightseeing not expressly mentioned as included in this itinerary.
Pricing:-
INR 85000/ AED 3500 per person for bookings made before 27 February 2026.
INR 88000/ AED 3650 per person for bookings made after 27 February 2026.
++ GST@ 5% and TCS@ 5%
You can block the slot by paying a token amount of INR 20000 / AED 1000 for this trip.
Payment can be made using bank transfer, NEFT / RTGS/ IMPS / credit cards / debit cards / UPI.
2.5% additional merchant fees are applicable in case of payments through debit & credit cards.
Remaining balance to be paid 1 month prior to the date of departure.
TCS @5% will be deposited under your PAN number and can be claimed back when you file your ITR.
Cancellation policy:-
Our trips are cancellable and 100% refundable up to a certain number of days before departure and the % of refund reduces as we get closer to the trip.
- Up to 45 days = Full refund
- 30 days - 44 days = 25% of the trip cost as cancellation fees
- 15 days - 29 days = 50% of the trip cost as cancellation fees
- There will be no refund within 15 days before the start of the trip
Cancellation of planned activities In the case of unforeseen weather conditions or other restrictions, certain planned activities during the trip may have to be rescheduled or cancelled. In such cases, we will try our best to provide an alternate feasible activity. However, no refund will be provided for the same.
Cancellation due to unforeseeable circumstances In case the trip is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as on account of a pandemic, civil disturbances, adverse weather conditions or any such event, we will endeavour to work with all our trip partners such as hotels, guides and any other service providers to refund the maximum amount possible.
Cancellation by Untourist Escapes In case Untourist Escapes cancels the trip, due to any reasons not mentioned above, full amount will be refunded to the travellers.