★5Senior guide, hiking & jeep-tour organizer
Tour from Almaty
Private jeep tour along the route Turkestan – Otrar – Sauran – Arystan-Bab. Flexible schedule, full support of a guide-driver.
Program
In the morning, departure from Almaty by jeep toward Turkestan. Stops for rest and photos along the way. Arrival in Turkestan in the afternoon, check-in at the hotel. In the evening, a walk around the city, visit to the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi.
In the morning, transfer to the ruins of ancient Otrar, a tour of the settlement. In the afternoon, visit to the Sauran fortress, viewing the surviving walls and gates. In the evening, return to Turkestan, overnight stay.
In the morning, departure to the Mausoleum of Arystan-Bab, tour of the complex. In the afternoon, return transfer to Almaty with stops. In the evening, arrival in Almaty, end of the tour.
What's included
Already included in the tour price
Optional, on site
To make the day comfortable
Team
Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.
★5Senior guide, hiking & jeep-tour organizer
★4.52Alexander Пашкин
Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу
★4.74Andrey Шевелёв
Driver-guide
★4.27Анжелика Чвыкова
Гид-фотограф
★4.27Ильяс Дарбеков
Гид-переводчик
★4.55Мадина Данина
Организатор туров
★4.49Сергей Бабичев
Personal guide-водитель
Reviews
We went in September by jeep, the guide showed everything along the route. The weather was warm, but we took windbreakers.
In June we went with friends to celebrate graduation, we chose an individual jeep tour. It was hot, but the guide showed everything according to the program.
My brother and I had long planned to see something besides Almaty; he's a history buff, so he talked me into this route. We managed to get away in May. We took a private jeep so we wouldn't depend on a group. The road went fine, we stopped wherever we wanted along the way. In Turkestan, the first thing we did was go to the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi — the scale is impressive. On the second day we went to the ruins of Otrar — my brother walked around with his mouth open, trying to imagine how people lived here. We also saw Sauran, the walls are preserved pretty well. We stayed overnight in Turkestan, it was convenient to return each time, though on the third day after Arystan-Bab the way back felt long. Overall we liked everything, the program is flexible, no one rushed us.
In March my friend and I decided to celebrate her birthday with a jeep trip to Turkestan. Three days flew by unnoticed.
In March, I went with my mother to see Turkestan; we chose this tour to travel light. Aleksandr told wonderful stories along the way and took us around Sauran and Otrar, though the weather was a bit cool.
V noyabre ezdili na jipe po gorodam, vse uspeli posmotret. Holodno bylo, no interesno.
In November the trip went smoothly, few people. Three days by jeep, everything according to the program.
We chose a tour for September to celebrate our wedding anniversary, went just the two of us. The jeep was comfortable, the guide showed everything along the route, we made stops where we wanted. The weather was warm, only windy towards evening. We liked that the program was flexible.
In May my husband and I went on this trip — we wanted to celebrate the start of our vacation without any fuss. A private jeep turned out to be very handy: the guide showed us places and told stories, and we just enjoyed it. Turkestan and Otrar were especially memorable, the ancient walls literally breathe history. The only thing was that it was windy in Otrar by evening, but we were prepared. Everything went great, we came back with a ton of impressions.
My husband and I took the tour for our anniversary in April; we wanted to see the ancient cities without haste. The jeep was comfortable, we made stops for photos, only in Otrar it was windy.
In April we traveled with Ilyas through Turkestan and Otrar in three days. The weather was cool but without rain.
We went in November, the jeep was comfortable, the guide told us everything about the mausoleums. It was cool, but the trip was worth it.
Poehali s sestroy v noyabre posmotret drevnie goroda. Vzyali teplye veshi, pogoda byla prohladnaya no vse uspeli.
I was looking for a tour for my parents, but in the end I went myself in June. Madina helped pick a date, explained everything about booking and transfer, and replied quickly on WhatsApp. The route Turkestan – Otrar – Sauran – Arystan-Bab can really be done in three days without rushing. In June it's hot, especially during the day at the open settlements, a panama hat and water saved us. The jeep is comfortable, but it shakes on dirt roads, that's worth keeping in mind. The guide told us in detail about each place, the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi impressed me the most. We stayed two nights in Turkestan, it was convenient to return each time. Meals and tickets were not included in the price, so budget separately.
In June we went by jeep along the route, we liked everything. Hot, but interesting places.
In June I took an individual tour, Anzhelika confirmed the date quickly. Otrar and Sauran are worth seeing.
In May we went with our family; Andrey drove us in the jeep and took us around Arstan-Bab and Sauran. The weather was pleasant.
My friend and I decided to take the tour in April to see Turkestan and Otrar. Sergey explained everything while driving, the weather was normal.
In March we went to Turkestan and Otrar, the jeep was warm, the guide polite. We liked everything.
In March, my sister and I were looking for a getaway and chose this tour. Because both of us had long wanted to see Turkestan, especially the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. The program lasted three days, the car stopped along the way, giving us a chance to take photos. In March the weather is changeable, cold in the morning, warm during the day, so it's better to bring warm clothes. Walking around the ruins of Otrar and Sauran was interesting, but in some places the wind blew hard. The guide knows the route well and gave clear answers to questions. We stayed two nights at the hotel, it didn't feel tiring. Overall we liked the trip, only we had to sort out meals ourselves.
We wanted to celebrate our anniversary in an unusual way, so instead of a restaurant we chose a trip through the ancient cities. My husband and I went together in June. The jeep format turned out to be convenient specifically for us: flexible schedule, no one rushes you. We liked Otrar and Sauran, although by the third day we were tired of the driving.
We went in April by jeep and saw Otrar and Sauran. The wind was strong, but we completed the program fully.
FAQ
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Ask a questionWe start from Almaty in the morning; we'll agree on the exact time and meeting place in WhatsApp for your date, because departure is on schedule. The driver-guide will adapt to you, since the tour is private. The day before the trip, he will message you and tell you where to come.
No special preparation is needed: most of the time you travel by off-road vehicle, and you walk only during sightseeing — in Turkestan, the Otrar settlement, the Sauran fortress and the Arystan-Bab complex. There are no long walks in the program. If you want to walk more or less, the guide will adjust the pace.
Yes, the format is private, and we adjust the pace to your group — the program includes only sightseeing and transfers by off-road vehicle, with no long walking sections. Overnight stays are in a hotel in Turkestan, not in tents. If anyone has health considerations, write in WhatsApp and the guide will take this into account in the route.
The price includes the off-road vehicle along the entire route, two nights in a hotel in Turkestan, the work of the driver-guide and the organization of all stops in the program. You pay separately for personal expenses, food and entrance tickets to the sites. So on the spot you will need money for meals and tickets.
Take what is comfortable to walk in among the ruins and fortresses, and clothes suitable for the weather on your dates. Water, a light snack, a charged phone or camera, as well as a hat and sun protection will be useful. We'll advise more precisely by season in WhatsApp when you choose your date.
Booking is simply a message in WhatsApp, with no prepayment: you confirm the dates, and we hold the off-road vehicle and guide for you. Payment is on the day of the trip — Kaspi, by card or in cash. Cancellation is free, so plans can be changed easily.
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