Private Tour
2 Day Private Expedition at Zhongar Alatau
Overview
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2 days
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Escape the crowds and dive deep into one of Kazakhstan’s most untouched natural regions — Zhongar Alatau National Park. This private 2-day tour takes you off the beaten path to a peaceful land where you’re unlikely to meet any other tourists.
Sleep in cozy, traditional Kazakh yurts beneath the stars, surrounded by pristine mountain landscapes. Experience nomadic hospitality with five authentic local meals a day, freshly prepared from organic ingredients.
Spend your days hiking to panoramic viewpoints, riding horses through alpine valleys, sipping kumys, and warming up by the evening fire with local stories.
Perfect for couples, families or small groups looking for total disconnection from city life and reconnection with nature and culture — in a way few travelers have ever seen.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Almaty – Zhongar Alatau National Park
Accommodations
Overnight stay in a traditional Kazakh yurt (private option)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
1. Early Breakfast Boiled eggs Fresh flatbread (lepyoshka) Cheese and butter Honey & jam Black tea or coffee
LUNCH
Lunch
3. Traditional Lunch Beshbarmak with horse meat or lamb (vegetarian option available) Fresh salad Ayran Flatbread
DINNER
Dinner
Grilled meat Buckwheat or rice with vegetables Pickled vegetables Fresh bread Tea or compote
Almaty
Day 1 — From the City to the Steppe 06:00 — Departure from Almaty 12:00 — Arrival and lunch in a yurt — homemade food, kumis, and your first breath of freedom. Phones handed over to the guides 14:00 — Horseback ride and professional photoshoot with scenic hills 17:30 — Arrival at the mountain pasture (zhalau) 18:00 — Silence, open steppe, and rest 19:00 — Dinner by the fire — pilaf, tea, and deep conversations 20:00 — Communication practices: talking without phones 21:00 — Dombra music, campfire, starry evening 21:30 — Ayran and lights out — sleep under the stars
Day 2 — Choose Your Path
Accommodations
Overnight stay in a traditional Kazakh yurt (private option)
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Flatbread Butter and local honey Boiled eggs Cottage cheese with sour cream Hot black or green tea with sugar or milk
LUNCH
Lunch
Kuurdak (pan-fried meat with potatoes and onions) Fresh tomato-cucumber salad Ayran or tea Bread and pickled vegetables
DINNER
Dinner
Plov (rice pilaf with meat and carrots) or manty Beet salad Tea or kompot Optional: small tasting of local kumyz
Lepsi Travel
09:00 — Breakfast made from natural local ingredients 10:00 — Choose your activity: Lake Zhasylkol — hike to a scenic alpine lake, swimming, picnic, and photos Fishing — peaceful day by the water with BBQ Apiary + Viewpoint — honey tasting, candle-making, beekeeper suits, and panoramic views of Zhylandy 19:00 — Final dinner, souvenir gifts, and return to Almaty Handmade candle 40 edited photos “Zhylandy” souvenir
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Government Fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Excess baggage
Snacks × 2
Travel insurance is not included. All travelers arranging their own coverage before arrival.
Alcoholic drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
2-Day Private Expedition to the Wild Beauty of Zhongar Alatau
Pickup included
3-Day Yurt & Adventure Experie
traditional Kazakh yurt
Trip to Kyzylkurt
VIP
Duration: 1 day
5 times
Trip to Kyzylkurt
Pickup included
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Five star experience
milliep701,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible tour that showed off some beautiful parts of Kazakhstan. The accommodation was stunning and th food was incredibly delicious. The team at Lepsi travel were all so friendly and hospitable. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had an incredible time.
Unforgettable experience in Kazakhstan
Alex J,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on this tour with a group of 10 friends. Lepsi travel was the perfect company for us. They were accomodating and flexible with plans, and amazing with dietary requirements (we had a coeliac, nut allergy and vegan). The experience was authentic and adventurous. We went on this tour during March, and the itinerary was matched perfectly to the snow and cold weather. The yurt was beautiful, warm and comfortable to stay in. Everyone we met during our trip was kind, hospitable and welcoming. Getting to know the team was an absolute pleasure. The region is breath taking, with mountains and rolling hills, and horses everywhere. I can’t recommend this experience enough, for a well travelled group, this was an absolute highlight. We are very grateful to the Lepsi travel team for our experience. We hope to come back again to experience summer in the region.
Highly recommend
joshuahE2149UZ,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the greatest most culturally authentic tours I have ever done. Everyone was so attentive and genuinely cared about us having a great time and meeting all our needs. Had great flexibility, stayed for two days with an added day on the end. Able to cater easily for a group of 10.
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