Katon-Karagay, Markakol lake, Кiin-Kerish, Shekelmes cape of Zaisan lake, sandy beaches of Samarka
4 days & 3 nights
Duration
Easy
Difficulty level
More than 1000 km
Journey length
SUV-trip
Type of the journey
Ust-Kamenogorsk
Start & Return point
DAY 1 - Katon-Karagay
We meet and get acquainted with the group and the guide in Ust-Kamenogorsk. Then drive 350 km through Osinovskiy pass and the city of Altay. In the evening we stop for dinner and overnight in the village of Topkain.
DAY 2 - The Burkhat pass and Mountain lake
On the pass we enjoy the panorama of the valley at the observation deck at an altitude of 2100 meters. Then we hike to the mountain lake (5 km one way). Later we drive along the Old Austrian road to Lake Markakol and guest houses.
DAY 3 - Martian landscapes and Zaisan Lake
We drive from the Chinese border to the Martian landscapes of Kiin-Kerish. Then visit Shekelmes Cape on Lake Zaisan. We cross the Irtysh by ferry and stay in cottage on the sandy shore of the the Bukhtarma reservoir.
DAY 4 - Coming back
The return trip through the Kaindy pine forest, the Umysh pass and the Targyn pass.
What to bring
Check-list
Comfortable non-slip sneakers
Sports clothes (pants, long sleeve T-shirt, fleece jacket)