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PRE-FAM Tour #1
East Kazakhstan – Find more information about the region HERE
Number of Guests
10
Number of Nights
4
FAM Start time/location
August 24th, 5 AM Pick up from Almaty
FAM End time and location
August 28th, arrive in Almaty approx. 11:00pm. Please not accommodations on the 28th are not included.
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Description (see full description below)
The program includes airline tickets, accommodation, meals, tours, transportation.
This experience highlights the natural landscapes, cultural heritage, and tourism potential of East Kazakhstan. Participants will travel through the scenic Osinovsky Pass to Ust-Kamenogorsk and the Katon-Karagay district, with visits to the Bukhtarma Reservoir and the regional Visitor Center in Ulken Naryn. Experiences include cultural immersion with the descendants of the Old Believers, rafting on the Bukhtarma River, and exploration of significant sites such as the Berel Burial Mounds, Lake Rakhmanovskoye, and panoramic viewpoints of Mount Belukha in the Altai Mountains. The journey also includes the Sibinskie Lakes and concludes with an introduction to the history and culture of Ust-Kamenogorsk.
Day 1 | Ust-Kamenogorsk – Katon-Karagay District
Departure from Almaty airport Arrival in Ust-Kamenogorsk.
Transfer via the Osinovsky Pass, one of the most scenic mountain routes in East Kazakhstan,
offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.
Introduction to the Bukhtarma Reservoir, one of the largest water bodies in the country with
strong potential for the development of beach and active tourism.
Visit to the Visitor Center in the village of Ulken Naryn — presentation of the tourism
potential of the Katon-Karagay district, including key routes and tourism infrastructure.
Transfer to the village of Korobikha. Accommodation, dinner, rest.
Day 2 | Ethnocultural and Adventure Tourism
Immersion into the cultural heritage of the Old Believers’ descendants.
Introduction to their traditional way of life, customs, and handicrafts.
Cultural program featuring authentic folklore, traditional cuisine, and folk rituals reflecting the
unique identity of the local community.
Transfer to the Bukhtarma River. Rafting experience with adrenaline, speed, and unforgettable
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Rafting along the scenic Bukhtarma River route.
Transfer to “Yasnaya Polyana” Guest House. Accommodation, dinner, rest.
Day 3 | Cultural Heritage and High-Mountain Landscapes
Transfer to the Berel Burial Mounds — a historical and cultural heritage site of global
significance. Introduction to the archaeological complex of the Saka period.
Transfer to Lake Rakhmanovskoye, a high-mountain natural site with a unique ecosystem.
Ascent to the Radostny Pass. Panoramic view of Mount Belukha — the highest peak of the
Altai Mountains and one of the key natural symbols of the region.
Return to “Yasnaya Polyana” Guest House. Rest.
Day 4 | Water Tourism and Recreational Areas
Transfer across the Bukhtarma Bridge, a strategic infrastructure facility of the region.
Visit to the Sibinskie Lakes, a popular tourist destination with strong potential for beach, family,
and active recreation.
Return to Ust-Kamenogorsk. Accommodation, rest.
Day 5 | City Tourism and Program Completion
City tour of Ust-Kamenogorsk. Introduction to the history, culture, and modern life of the
regional center.
Summary of the information tour and exchange of impressions.
Transfer to the airport. Departure to Almaty
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