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Kazakhstan · UAE

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Kazakhstan · Almaty Region

Butakovka Waterfall: an easy hike

An easy hike to the Butakovka Waterfall (2,100 m) from the forestry station (1,837 m): 4–4.5 km there and back, from 1 hour on the trail. A good first outing in the mountains. Available all year round.

from 1 h on the trail · 4–4.5 kmfrom₸25,000per person
Kazakhstan · Almaty Region

Kolsai and Charyn in one day by helicopter

Kazakhstan's two great natural icons in a single day — without 10+ hours on the road. Departure from Almaty (Burunday), landings at the Kolsai Lakes and Charyn Canyon.

7 hfrom₸11,800,000per helicopter
UAE · LIWA Oasis, Empty Quarter

1-DAY Desert Rush: Buggy Expedition

A full day driving a Can-Am Maverick X3 on the routes of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge: high dunes, convoy riding, a camel farm and an oasis. Two people per buggy — the second rides free.

3 days · 1 driving dayfromAED 5,800≈ $1,580per buggy, crew of up to 2
Kazakhstan · Almaty Region

In the Footsteps of Shokan Valikhanov: a mountain trek

Three days on foot from waterfall to waterfall: Turgen Gorge, the Assy Plateau and the Tsarskoye tract — land described by Shokan Valikhanov in 1856. You walk light: camp and kitchen go ahead by jeep, and a banya waits at the finish.

4 days / 3 nights · ~50 km · up to 8 peoplefrom₸350,000per person
Kazakhstan · Almaty Region

Kolsai Lakes: jeep tour from Almaty

Mountain lakes among Tian Shan spruces — one of Kazakhstan's natural icons. 300 km from Almaty by 4x4, a private tour with time to walk by the water.

12 h · up to 5 peoplefrom₸130,000per vehicle, up to 5 people
Kazakhstan · Almaty Region

Kok-Zhailyau Plateau: a day hike

A day hike to the Kok-Zhailyau Plateau (2,200 m) by the classic route from Prosveshchenets: 8 km there and back, 600 m of climbing, 2–4 hours on the trail. Easy to medium level. Available all year round.

2–4 h on the trail · 8 kmfrom₸25,000per person

What travellers say

🏜️🔥 DESERT, SPEED AND ADRENALINE! Three days with my son among endless dunes — on buggies and quads! Pedal to the metal, sand flying from under the wheels, wind in the face and emotions that are impossible to put into words! 🏎️💨 Now this is what I call a real vacation! No routine, only drive, freedom and total immersion in the moment. I got incredible sensations, recharged with energy and just had the time of my life! 🤘 And after the desert adventures — a gorgeous hotel with a pool, excellent food, a cool atmosphere and service that I have absolutely no complaints about. Everything is clear-cut, everything is top level! 👌 But the most important thing is the time with my son. Moments like these are worth more than any possessions. Shared adventures, emotions and memories that will stay with us for the rest of our lives! 💪❤️ Life wasn't made for sitting in one place! You need to move, discover new things, catch the adrenaline and enjoy every moment. 🔥 Three days — 100% drive! 🏎️ Dunes — conquered! 💪 Emotions — off the charts! ❤️ Time with my son — priceless! I want to say a big thank you. To Nikita and Alexander, everything was awesome. I'll be back soon, Amigos, get the buggies ready, make them sturdier 💪💪💪
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Рустам · Казахстан · January 20263-DAYS Desert Storm: Buggy ExpeditionGuest, wrote this review via a personal Karavanta link

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