{"id":665,"date":"2020-04-09T10:41:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T10:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/?p=665"},"modified":"2024-05-10T08:44:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T08:44:42","slug":"horse-ride-beside-belukha-glaciers-15-days-from","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/horse-ride-beside-belukha-glaciers-15-days-from\/","title":{"rendered":"The best of Kazakhstan Altai Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Day 1. Arrive Nursultan Airport<\/td>\r\nMeeting by our guide in Nursultan airport and transfer to a hotel. Lunch in Kazakh traditional restaurant and a sightseeing tour round Nursultan, visit the Baiterek Tower, Central Historical Museum of the Republic Kazakhstan, Exhibition Center. Welcome dinner. Overnight in 4\/5* hotel. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 2. Flight to Oskemen and Visit Old Believers (260 km)<\/td>\r\nTake a flight to Oskemen (Kazakh Altai ) and meet by local guide. Welcome lunch in Kazakh Traditional Restaurant. After lunch, we drive to north-east and come to one of Old Believer\u2019s family. Evening drive back to Oskemen and overnight in 4\/5* hotel. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 3. Drive to Saur Mountain (515 km, 6-8 hr)<\/td>\r\nWe drive around the lake Zaisan and come to small city Zaisan. \u00a0Visit local museum. We need drive into Sauyr Mountain 18 km more by off road road and come to the eco resort \u00ab Saur Tau\u00bb. This camp is located in a picturesque gorge of the Mountain Saur. You can fully enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the ancient Saur Mountain here. You can take advantage of the life-giving power of elk antlers and medicinal plants of the region, go on horseback riding and hiking or try your luck for photo-shooting of wild animals, such like elk, wild boar, mountain sheep and goat, and many others. Overnight in Saur Tau motel. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 4. To Lake Markakol (250 km, 6-7 hr)<\/td>\r\nToday we continue our driving to north, and come closer to the Kazakhstan-Chinese border. On the way we stop next to Kiyn Kirish red cliff, where you can see the beautiful rock formation. Red and yellow clay hills dominate the areas bordering the Bay of Shakelmes and in the territory of Kiyn-Kerish (Flaming Rocks). Melting water has eroded the rock into bizarre-looking and wonderfully carved formations. With a bit of imagination, it’s possible to imagine an entire city spread over 300 hectares: towers, castles and yurts, all glowing in various hues. Extreme heat and a laftk of water characterize this rough, fantasy landscape. Afternoon drive and reach the Lake Markakol. Overnight in wooden house. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 5. To Rakhmanov Hot Spring in Katon-Karagai National Park (145 km)<\/td>\r\nToday we drive to north by the road built in 1914-1916 by Austrian and Czech World War I prisoners of war to strengthen the border with China. This 70 km long road passes through amazingly beautiful places at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. You\u2019ll see picturesque Lake Markakol, worth the trip alone. Moreover, one of the passes offers a breathtaking view on the legendary Belukha Mountain, the highest peak of the Altai Mountains (4509 m ). After lunch, we drive 69 km, and visit place for elk horns cutting off. And, if we are in luck, we see process of horns cutting off, drying and further processing of horns. \u00a0On the way see panorama of Belukha peak. Come to the Rakhmanov hot spring sanatorium. Main medicinal factor in the sanatorium is radon springs. Unique medical baths located straight on the thermal radon springs (t+34 +42\u00b0C) treat various diseases of support-motor apparatus: arthritis, poly-arthritis, various diseases of bones, muscles, sinews, spinal diseases, rheumatism, radiculitis, diseases of peripheral and central nervous system, various skin diseases. Radon water has sedative effect on central nervous system, improves sleep and soothes pain. Thanks to the general impact of radon water the cardiovascular system operates normally. Additional services include massage, exercise therapy, physical therapy, and phytotherapy. The sanatorium consists of medical houses, canteen and cosy residential cottages in folklore style harmonious with the landscape. Overnight in wooden house. (BLD).<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 6. Explore the Archaeological Sites of Berel Valley and come to Oskemen \u00a0(420 km, 6-7 hr)<\/td>\r\nToday we start our driving to Oskemen and explore Berel archaeological digs. Our road goes around the water basin-Buhtarma, where Russian big old boat will take us with our cars to bring other side of water basin. It is grade opportunity to enjoy with beautiful views. The water basin formed by Bukhtarma dam for hydroelectric power station on river Irtysh. Its filling has begun in 1960 and in 1966 carries out long-term regulation of a drain. The area – 5500 sq.km, the greatest width is 35 kms and average depth is 9,6 m. After 30 min traveling with big boat, we drive few more hours and reach Oskemen. Overnight in 4\/5* hotel. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 7. Fly to Nursultan city<\/td>\r\nTransfer to Oskemen airport and take a flight back to Nursultan. Transfer to 4\/5* hotel. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 8. Depart Nursultan city<\/td>\r\nEarly breakfast and transfer to Nursultan airport.\u00a0
Fly back to home and leave Kazastan with full of memories.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n

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Day 1. Arrive Nursultan Airport Meeting by our guide in Nursultan airport and transfer to a hotel. Lunch in Kazakh traditional restaurant and a sightseeing tour round Nursultan, visit the Baiterek Tower, Central Historical Museum of the Republic Kazakhstan, Exhibition Center. Welcome dinner. Overnight in 4\/5* hotel. (BLD) Day 2. Flight to Oskemen and Visit […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":668,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,38,22,24,25,6,41,16,17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations-by-country","category-duration","category-family-suitable","category-halal-tour","category-horse-riding","category-kazakhstan","category-more-than-8-days","category-theme","category-where"],"acf":{"cover_image":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/\u0411\u0435\u043b\u0443\u0445\u0430-1.jpg","content":"","description":"

Visiting Altai regions, you come to Ancient Shamballa\u2019s Kingdom. Shamballa is the center of high evolutionary energies, so it is the source of all our religions. The most beautiful landscapes of Altai can tell you many secrets about Shamballa\u2019s Kingdom.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Belukha is the highest snowcapped peak of the Altai Mountains area consisting from divided saddle Western (4440\u043c) and East White whale (4506\u043c). Glaciers on its slopes, a total area 70 sq.km, initiate sources of surprisingly beautiful rivers on Altai like Katun, White Berel. Since 1995, Belukha is object of the worldwide heritage of UNESCO.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

On one of legends occurring in Asia, mountain the Belukha is future Northern Shamballa. We suggest you to make unforgettable travel to bottom of this majestic, possessing special magnetism and bewitching beauty, top, where step by step on the front of you will open extremely rich and unique natural world with elements of a cultural heritage of ancient and modern epoch. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kazakhstan Altai Mountains, with its blue open skies and its magnificent mountains, really is the quintessential land of the horse trek. This is a region of dramatic landscapes – of snow-capped mountains, turquoise rivers, and beautiful lakes in the great meadow of Land of Shamballa-Altai Mountains. A trip that will inspire and open your eyes to the uninterrupted wilderness of a beautiful country dotted with beautiful and generous people.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Wild and wild remote country<\/li>\n
  • Glacier Mountains<\/li>\n
  • Breathe taking nature<\/li>\n
  • Experience Horse Ride<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","price":"$1175","discount":"","why_choose_this_tour":"
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    • Stay closer and enjoy with Wildlife<\/li>\n
    • Kazakhstan is a very multicultural country<\/li>\n
    • The landscape in Kazakhstan is incredible<\/li>\n
    • You can explore many different traditional cultures<\/li>\n
    • Highest Peak in Altai- Belukha (4506 m)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","theme":"Best Seller, Wild Nature, New Destination","duration":"8-15 days","group_size":"4-18","price_included":"
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      • Shared accommodation at wooden house\/tent<\/li>\n
      • Private transfers<\/li>\n
      • English speaking guide<\/li>\n
      • All meals as listed<\/li>\n
      • All entrance fee<\/li>\n
      • Horse ride<\/li>\n
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        • Prices: As we\u2019ll customize your journey based on your preferences and needs, please note that this indicative price is just a rough estimate. Prices may vary depending on season, type of accommodation and activities\/experiences chosen (private vs. shared) etc.<\/li>\n
        • This journey outline is by no means conclusive. It is just a guideline and can be tailored according to your comfort level, interests and preferences for every detail from accommodation to activities.<\/li>\n
        • Health: Travellers to Mongolia should ensure that they are up-to-date with routine vaccination courses and it may be advised that further vaccines are sought. Please talk to a health professional 4 – 6 weeks before travelling. It is recommended that most travellers are vaccinated for Hepatitis A and Tetanus but it is also worth discussing Hep B, Typhoid, Meningitis, Tuberculosis, Tick-borne Encephalitis and Rabies.<\/li>\n
        • Long bumpy rides: Be prepared for some epic long car rides in some old school furgons (Russian UAZ vans). As few of the vans have speakers or a method of playing music, you might like to bring along your own portable speakers and an MP3 player (but bear in mind others may like to enjoy the serenity!) It is not unheard of for people to feel a little travel sick, so if you are prone to this, remember to bring your tablets and feel free to ask your guide\/driver to stop as frequently as you wish.<\/li>\n
        • Guide:
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        • Occupancy: Single $240
          \nYou can stay in a single, twin or double room\/ger\/tent (where applicable). Single occupancy may not be possible during the Naadam festival (July 5th -15th) at ger camps. At community-based camps and ger homestays, single occupancy is subject to availability. Single and twin\/double occupancy at ger camps require an extra supplement.<\/li>\n
        • The best time to make this trip
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        • Accommodation:
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          \nIn Ulaanbaatar, you will be dining at fine European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from tourist camps. It is good food and our experience has been that guests are happy with this arrangement. Please let us know in advance if you are a vegetarian. Alcohol is not provided on the trip but tourists are free to bring their own.<\/li>\n
        • Transport:
          \nWe use the highest level, most comfortable, air-conditioned private vans or 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. A day’s drive in the countryside will be approx 200-250km.<\/li>\n
        • \u200bPersonal things to bring with you:
          \nBinoculars, sunscreen, a hat, gloves, long underwear for travel in the high mountains, comfortable footwear, lip balm, sanitary hand wipes, sunglasses, prescription medications (if needed),pills for motion sickness, rain gear, flashlight, universal plugins for charger<\/li>\n
        • Alternative connections to Olgyi: Entering or exiting across the land border with Russia, we can pick you up or leave you at Gorno-Altaisk or Barnaul, in southern Siberia (Russia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","not_include":"
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          • Optional activities<\/li>\n
          • Travel Insurance www.WorldNomads.com<\/li>\n
          • Single supplement<\/li>\n
          • Personal needs<\/li>\n
          • Laundry and alcoholic drinks.<\/li>\n
          • Single occupancy USD $360<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","status":"Available","erxes_form_id":"rmaoWg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/665","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=665"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/665\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1007,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/665\/revisions\/1007"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/668"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=665"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=665"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=665"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}