Trekking in Katon Karagai national park

🏞️TREKKING IN KATON-KARAGAI NATIONAL PARK

Embark on an unforgettable trekking adventure through the heart of the Altai Mountains in eastern Kazakhstan. Explore rugged trails, interact with nomadic communities, and immerse yourself in one of the wildest corners of Central Asia.

 

📌QUICK FACTS

🧭 Tour Type: Cultural & Adventure

📅 Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights

📍 Location: East Kazakhstan , Altai Mountains

🏞️ National Park: Katon-Karagai

🌤️ Best Time: May to October

🚶‍♂️ Hiking Difficulty: Moderate–Challenging

🏕️ Accommodation: Hotels & Tents

🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner, water (3 bottles/day), Besbarmaq dinner

✈️ Domestic Flights: Included (Almaty ↔ Oskemen)

👥 Group Size: 1–16+

 

✨TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

🏔️ Trek across the Altai Mountains—Kazakhstan’s most scenic and remote region

🌿 Explore Katon-Karagai National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

🐏 Visit nomadic settlements and experience authentic Kazakh culture

🔭 Enjoy sweeping views of Mt. Belukha (4,506 m)

🌌 Camp under the stars in pristine wilderness

🦅 Spot wildlife like ibex, marmots, and golden eagles

🍽️ Taste traditional Kazakh dishes, including Besbarmaq


🏕️ABOUT KATON-KARAGAI NATIONAL PARK

Katon Karagai National Park is situated in the eastern part of Kazakhstan, near the border with China and Russia. It covers a substantial area in the Altai Mountains region. The park is known for its location in the Altai Mountains, a range that spans across Kazakhstan, Russia, Mongolia, and China. The Altai Mountains are characterized by their rugged terrain, alpine meadows, and pristine landscapes.

 


🥾HIKING PACE & DIFFICULTY

🕓 Hiking Time: 5–7 hours/day

🏞️ Terrain: Mountainous, rocky trails, river crossings

🧗‍♂️ Elevation Gain: Up to 3,200 meters

💪 Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging

🚶‍♀️ Fitness Level: Good physical condition required


❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

🧭 Do I need prior trekking experience?

Yes. This tour is best for travelers with previous hiking experience.

 

🐎 Are pack animals provided?

Yes. Horses or porters will carry group equipment—only a daypack is required.

 

🌤️ What’s the weather like?

Mild days (10–25°C), chilly nights (can drop below 0°C at altitude).

 

🏕️ Where will we sleep?

Tents during the trek and hotels in Almaty and Uskemen.

 

📵 Is there phone signal?

Signal is unreliable or nonexistent during the trek.

 

🧍 Can I travel solo?

Absolutely! Solo travelers can join a group or request a private tour.

 


🎒WHAT TO BRING

🥾 Waterproof hiking boots (broken-in)

🧥 Rain & windproof jacket + pants

🧣 Layers (base, fleece, insulated jacket)

🧢 Hat, gloves, sunglasses

🛏️ Sleeping bag (3–4 season)

🎒 Daypack (25–35L)

💡 Headlamp + spare batteries

🧴 Sunscreen & personal hygiene kit

💧 Water bottle or hydration system

🔋 Power bank

🩹 Personal first aid kit


KARAGAI NATIONAL PARK TOUR PACKAGE PRICE

Group size1 pax2-3 pax4-6 pax7-9 pax10-12 pax13-15 paxMore than 16 pax
Price/Per person2850$2200$2190$2180$2170$2160$2150$
NoInclude serviceExclude serviceInclude service of Meals
1Vehicle with a driver.Items of personal natureLunch, Dinner
2English speaking guideBeverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundryPer day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/
3Airport shuttleTravel and insuranceOne time Kazakh traditional food  /Bes barmaq/
4Lunch, DinnerInternational transportation 
5Museum tickets. Taxi 
6Accommodation/Tourist camps and Hotel/Optional activities 
7Domestic flight ticketsSingle supplement /For Hotel or Tourist camp/ 
8 Gratuity for the tour team 


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