★5Senior guide, hiking & jeep-tour organizer
Tour from Almaty
Private jeep tour to hard-to-reach places of Eastern Kazakhstan: passes, Bukhtarma Reservoir, wild beaches.
Program
Meeting at the start of the route, where a jeep is waiting for you. Transfer to the first camp, with arrival by evening.
Crossing the first mountain pass on the route. Descent to the Bukhtarma Reservoir. Setting up camp on the shore, rest after the drive.
Jeep tour along the coast, visiting wild beaches. Swimming in good weather. Return to camp by evening.
Transfer over another mountain pass. Driving along mountain roads, photo stops. Overnight at a new spot by the reservoir.
Trip to remote bays inaccessible to regular transport. Picnic in nature. Return to camp.
Start of the return journey. Transfer over the same passes, but with different stops. Overnight at a roadside campsite.
Final transfer to the end point of the route, arrival in the afternoon. 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
In September, my husband and I decided to go on this jeep tour to extend the summer. The weather was already cool, especially in the mornings, but the sun warmed us during the day. The route through the passes turned out to be scenic, though sometimes it was a bit scary on steep climbs. We set up camp on Bukhtarma and managed to swim a couple of times, the water was invigorating. The radial trip to wild beaches pleased us with solitude. We organized meals ourselves, but it wasn't a problem. The driver-guide Andrey knows the road perfectly, the vehicle is reliable. The only thing that slightly spoiled it was the overnight stay at a roadside campsite on the last day, it was a bit noisy there. Overall, we liked the tour, especially for those who love nature and aren't afraid of difficulties.
In September we went on vacation with my wife and chose this tour. We got tired on the last day of the trip, but overall we liked it.
In August we went on vacation and I took my parents. The reason we chose this tour was to see Bukhtarma and the passes. The jeeps are good, and although the roads are difficult, the drivers are skilled. Nature is very beautiful, I liked staying overnight on the shore of the reservoir. The weather was hot, during the day there was a chance to swim. In the evening it's cooler, you need a sweater. We cooked the food ourselves, but everything was delicious. Overall, great for a family vacation.
In July we went on vacation and chose this tour with my husband. Madina gathered the group and stayed in touch throughout the trip. The mountains and lakes are very beautiful, only the weather was hot.
In July I went on a jeep tour to Bukhtarma. The mountains and the reservoir are very beautiful, but the weather was hot. Part of the road is difficult, but the vehicles are sturdy. I liked the experience of sleeping in a tent at night.
My wife and I celebrated our vacation, July was hot, but it was good at the reservoir. We liked the jeep tour, only the road was tiring.
In June I went with my friend for my birthday. The guide Aleksandr knows the route well and told us a lot. Nature is wonderful, but in some places the road is bad.
In September we went on vacation with my husband and chose this tour. Nature is very beautiful, the mountains and the reservoir are wonderful. The jeeps are sturdy, we easily passed the difficult parts of the road. I liked sleeping in a tent at night, but in some places it was cold. The guides are experienced, they know the route well. We cooked the food ourselves, but everything was delicious. Overall, I recommend it to nature lovers.
In August I went with my family, I wanted to show the kids nature. I liked the jeep tour, but in some places the road is bad.
I went with a friend in July, chose it as a birthday gift. I hadn't tried jeep tours before, but the mountain passes and the reservoir amazed me. The romance of overnight stays in the camp is special. The downside is that some days the weather was hot, but swimming saved us.
We went on vacation with our family, the kids enjoyed walking in nature. In July the weather was hot, conditions for swimming were provided. The wild beaches of Bukhtarma are amazing. The driver is experienced, the road is safe. Organization-wise everything is good, you just need to be ready to sleep in a tent.
We went with my friend to take a break from the city. A jeep tour over the passes is something else! In July it was hot, but at the reservoir there is always a place to swim. I especially liked the radial trips to wild beaches where there are no people. The organization is clear, the camp was set up quickly. The road on the first day was a bit tiring, but it was worth it.
In June I went with my companion, the mountains and the lake are magnificent. Only there is no hotel, sleeping in a tent was hard.
Sergey as a guide explained the route clearly, the weather in August was great. I really liked the tour, only in some places the road is bad.
I went with my family in June, I wanted to show nature to the kids. We set off with our two children, my wife had prepared in advance. The camp on the shore of Bukhtarma is clean, at night we slept well in the tent. Crossing the mountain passes was interesting for the kids, especially when we descended to the reservoir. But the weather was cool, even during the day it was hard to go without a sweater. The kids were reluctant to swim, they only dipped their feet. Some parts of the road are bad, we were shaken in the car. Overall the kids liked it, the nature is wonderful.
Sentabrde dosymmen demalysqa shyqtyq, osy turdy tandadyq. Buhtarma men perevaldar kerekemet, biraq jol uzyn boldy.
We chose this tour with our family in September because we wanted to show nature to the kids. The route is very impressive, especially the Bukhtarma reservoir and mountain passes. But some roads are bad, and the vehicle shook. Overnight stays were in tents, the weather was cool. Overall we liked it, worth the price.
I went in August, the weather was hot, swimming was great. I liked the tour, the only downside was that sleeping in a tent was difficult.
My wife and I had been planning this tour since last year because our friends praised it. We took vacation in July and hit the road. In jeep tours, crossing mountain passes is very exciting, especially descending to the Bukhtarma reservoir left a great impression. We set up camp on the shore and felt the tranquility of nature. On radial trips, we visited wild beaches and swam, the weather was hot. We cooked our own food, but it wasn't a problem. The guides know the route well, and the vehicle is reliable. Only in some places the road is bad, but for a jeep that's not an issue. Overall, a great tour for nature lovers.
We went with the kids in June, I wanted to show them nature. The jeeps are sturdy, the drivers are experienced. I liked staying overnight on the shore of the Bukhtarma reservoir. The weather was good, just a bit cooler at night.
Madina helped choose the date and booked everything. The tour is excellent, the passes are beautiful.
My husband and I decided to celebrate our anniversary in an unusual way — we chose this jeep tour because we wanted to see the wild beaches of Bukhtarma. In June the weather was cool, but we still managed to swim, though the water is invigorating. The driver-guide Andrey knows the route perfectly, and at the camp we slept in tents. The only thing is there were quite a lot of mosquitoes, but repellent saved us.
FAQ
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Ask a questionPack so that you're comfortable both in the vehicle and during stops in nature: footwear and clothing for the weather, water and a light snack for the drives. Don't forget a charged phone or camera, a hat and sun protection — the route involves a lot of time outdoors. The guide will tell you the rest of the details before departure for your date.
Yes, the tour is private: you cross the passes and the Bukhtarma Reservoir with your own group in jeeps, there will be no outside fellow travellers. We organise the route and stops for your group. If there are several of you, just write on WhatsApp — we'll discuss how best to arrange everything for your date.
There are no walking transitions in the programme — the main load is the drives in jeeps along mountain roads and passes between camps. You walk mainly around the camp, at photo stops and at the picnic by the far bays. If you're unsure about your stamina, write on WhatsApp — we'll advise how to plan the days more comfortably.
On the return day you finish the drive to the end point of the route in the afternoon — that is where the tour ends. The first day, on the contrary, is spent on the meeting at the start of the route and the drive to the camp, arriving there by evening. The guide will tell you the exact stops along the way before the trip.
We gather at the start of the route, where the jeeps are waiting, and then go on to the first point of the route. We will confirm the exact place and start time for your date on WhatsApp so you can arrive without rushing.
This covers the jeeps along the whole route through Bukhtarma and the passes, the guide's work and the organisation of the route and stops. Extra are personal expenses, meals (unless stated otherwise) and tickets to individual sites along the way. We'll tell you in advance on WhatsApp what is covered for overnight stays and meals on your dates.
Write on WhatsApp — that's enough to secure the jeep and dates for you, no money in advance is needed. You pay on the day of departure: Kaspi, card or cash. If the trip doesn't work out, cancelling the booking is free.
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