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Traverse the Tien Shan across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on a nine-day route of hot springs, alpine lakes and canyon vistas. Expect moderate hikes, cultural encounters like eagle hunting, and nights in guesthouses and a yurt.
Traverse the Tien Shan across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on a nine-day route of hot springs, alpine lakes and canyon vistas. Expect moderate hikes, cultural encounters like eagle hunting, and nights in guesthouses and a yurt.
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Operated by Silk Road Holiday · Almaty, Almaty Region
You arrive in Almaty to a sky that feels close enough to touch — the Tien Shan ridgelines edge the horizon and the air carries a dry, stony scent. Over nine days the route threads high alpine meadows and arid canyons, passes forested valleys where rivers dare you to follow them, and opens to lakes that reflect drowned trunks and glassy blue basins.
moderate.
9 days.
Moderate fitness; able to handle multi-hour hikes, uneven terrain, and long vehicle transfers.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality; check Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan entry rules in advance and carry passport copies.
Most walks are short to moderate; Altyn Arashan’s ascent is the longest (around five hours); reasonable fitness and comfortable hiking shoes are recommended.
The tour includes a mix of 3-star hotels, guesthouses, and one overnight in a private yurt; breakfasts and most lunches/dinners are provided.
Access to Altyn Arashan is seasonal (Jun–Sep) and can be affected by weather; alternatives like Chunkurchak Gorge may be offered outside summer.
Burana Tower is a remnant of ancient Karakhanid settlements along Silk Road routes; the region has long been a crossroads of nomadic and trading cultures.
Many sites are fragile — stick to marked trails, avoid removing plant material or artifacts, and minimize single-use plastics; local communities benefit when visitors respect grazing areas and wildlife.
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