Jeep tours and getaways in the protected areas of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

I spent one week in Kazakhstan with the help of Julia and her brother Dima. The two were extremely helpful in organising the trip before I land on Kazakhstan land. So, basically it was a 5 days program: Day 1 Almaty – Charyn, Temirlik and Yellow canyons – overnight stay in Saty. Day 2 1st and 2nd Kolsai lakes, full day hiking. Day 3 Kaindy lake – Turgen waterfall, then overnight at Turgen gorge. Day 4 Kairak waterfall and return to Almaty. Day 5 Cable way to Talgar Pass 3163 meters asl, on your way you will see Medeo skating rink and Shymbulak ski resort. Then drive to a neighbour valley and hike to Butakovka waterfall. Everything was perfectly managed and the country is simply wonderful. I recommend the two for the best time in Kazakhstan.

It's been 24 hours since I returned from my memorable Kazakhstan tour! A tour that was meant to be a quick women's getaway for 5 days became the most memorable experience of our lifetime! Thanks to Julia who took care of every single thing 'to the T'. Julia's dedication, preparation and spontaneity made the trip memorable. She drove like a sharp navigator, danced like mercury and rode the horse like an empress! Julia's knowledge about geo-politics, current affairs and historical facts made the trip more informative and fruitful. While the natural beauty of Kazakhstan is alluring, the charismatic persona of Julia was the cherry on top of the cake! Thanks Julia! We will always remember you and I am so pleased that this trip gave us a new friend from Kazakhstan.

Thank you so much for such a wonderful trip in the 2 Days Altyn Emel Trip. Julie has been such a wonderful guide, not only is she knowledgeable of the places that we go to, in terms of geography, nature, wild life of Kazakhstan, but we also learn so much about Kazakhstan history and politics. 2 Days is not enough! We regret that we only spent 2 days on the trip. Julie also took care of us and was very patient in waiting for us taking photos (as we love taking pictures). Would highly recommend taking the tour with Julie anytime you come to Kazakhstan! And will definitely come back!

Two adventurous days that reveal Kazakhstan in a completely new way. The private tour is highly recommended to all nature and offroad lovers. Thank you Dimitri & Yulia for the uncomplicated planning and the great time.

We spent two days with Dimitri. He showed us the canyons and lakes in the Almaty region and at the same time told us about the local culture and people. The trip was ideally suited to our schedule and the price-performance ratio unbeatable. An unforgettable trip with many lasting impressions and good conversations!

Thanks to Yula, our weekend exploring the countryside near Almaty was amazing. She made everything super comfortable and easy, but still full of adventure. Her in-depth knowledge and fun stories really brought the trip to life. The places we visited were amazing in and of themselves, but with Yula as our guide, they became unforgettable. My boyfriend and I enjoyed every minute and can't wait to do more tours with her. We will definitely recommend her to all our friends and family.

We had the chance to spend two days with Dima on our trip. He has been a really awesome guide, very kind, helpful and with a lot of information to tell about Kazakhstan, the nature and everything around. Always with a smile and great kindness to us. We really enjoyed the real coffee from the coffee maker around Charyn canyon. It was such a blast. The homestay was like home, warm and sweet with great dishes. We felt very honoured by everyone. The different landscapes we explored were amazing and so beautiful. It has been two awesome days, probably the best in our trip. We thank Yuliya a lot for her efficient work to organize the trip as we asked. She did a great job finding what would be best according to our wishes and budget. Thank you very much for everything. We highly recommend them.

We were picked up perfectly on time by our guide Dima at our hotel in Almaty and then set off. The whole trip went smoothly and Dima was able to tell us something about the history and significance of each place, which was very interesting. The owners of the homestays were all very warm and made us feel welcome. Some of the food was a bit sparse, but then Dima went straight away and made sure we got another portion. We were also able to stop and take photos at any time. The landscape in this region is simply incredible. We had a great trip and can highly recommend it.