Tekes waterfall- Tuzkol lake and Ketmen mountain pass

Duration: 2 days
Seasons: Late March – early November
Automobile/Hiking /4x4/camping (km): Almaty –Chilik - Tekes waterfall – camping at waterfall Tekes- Tuzkol lake – Shalkodesu valley - Ketmen mountain pass – Chonzhy - Almaty
Tour type: Adventure, walking, jeep tour Route type Combined; jeep tour

Day 1

Route: Departure from Almaty – Chilik village-Kurtogay
Transport: All-wheel drive 4x4 vehicle
Meals included: LD

Detailed route description

07:00. Departure from Almaty in the direction of the Tekes River waterfall (320 km).
09:00. Refueling in the Chilik village.
10:30. Stop at the Kurtogay tract observing the canyon of the Charyn River.
12:00. Refueling at the Kegen regional center.
Lunch in the lunch boxes.
14:30. Arrival at the parking lot before trekking to the waterfall of the Tekes River.
15:30. Arrival at the waterfall of the Tekes River, 3.5 km trekking.
16:00. Return to the parking lot (3.5 km trekking).
17:30. Departure for the night stay camp.
19:00. Arrival at the location for the camping, setting up camp, dinner made by the guidedriver.
20:30. Dinner, evening fire.
22:00. Night stay at the the tent (two guests are accommodated in a triple tent).

Day 2

Route: Camp - Tuzkol – Shalkode su – Ketmen mountains – Shonzha village - Almaty
Transport: All-wheel drive 4x4 vehicle
Meals included: BL

Detailed route description

07:00. Breakfast at the camp.
09:00. Departure towards Tuzkol lake (65 km).
11:00. A short walk to the shore of Lake Tuzkol (with the view to Khan Tengri peak).
12:00. Lunch in the lunch boxes.
Departure from the lake towards the Ketmen pass (40 km). Drive through the picturesque Shalkodesu valley, photo stops.
14:30. Ketmen mountain pass, photo stops.
15:30. Stop at the top point of the pass, altitude 3,040 meters above sea level.
15:40. Stop at the panorama a of the serpentine mountain pass.
16:00. Departure to Almaty (340 km).
17:30. Refueling in the regional center of Chundzha.
21:00. Arrival in Almaty.

Take with you during your tour:

In summer: hat, comfortable trekking boots, comfortable clothes for walking, warm clothes (it may be cold during the nigh) sunglasses, water, phone for taking videos and photos

In autumn and spring: warm clothes for the nigh, anorak for protection from rain and wind, comfortable trekking boots, comfortable clothes for walking (depending on weather conditions), sunglasses, water, phone for taking videos and
photos.

NB:

If you feel unwell during the tour, contact your guide immediately
The program can be changed depending on the condition of the group and weather conditions. Changes in the route are possible on site due to weather conditions and the impossibility of completing part of the routes! The organizers reserve the right to terminate the tour in the event of the threat to the safety and health of the
group (individual participant)
Please let us know if you have special dietary needs or food preferences or allergies beforehand.