2-day Escape · Year-round
Thirty minutes from Almaty — and another world. A living cultural environment in the Kargaly River valley.
Duration
2 days
Season
Year-round
Group
2–12 guests
Distance
~30 km
Difficulty
Easy
Elevation
850 m
30min
From the centre of Almaty
A private transfer is all that stands between the city and the river valley.
850m
Where the foothills begin
High enough for the steppe to stretch open and the night sky to come back.
12max
Guests at any one time
Yurtada is a household, not a hotel. The size of the table sets the size of the camp.
Itinerary
A 30-km private transfer leaves the city behind. Camp sits at 850 m, where the Tien Shan begins. The evening is built around the fire — a slow welcome into nomadic life.
The day opens slowly with sunrise tea and a Kazakh breakfast. The cultural programme follows — not staged, simply how this household lives. Lunch closes the visit before the return to Almaty.
Before you book
Easy on the body, full on culture. Nothing technical, no permits, no surprises — just the small details that make the visit work.
Easy. No trekking, no physical challenge. All activities are cultural and accessible for any fitness level. Suitable for families, corporate groups and guests with mobility considerations.
Yurtada Kargaly — authentic nomadic yurts with traditional décor, fire pit, open sky. All four meals included: welcome tea, dinner, breakfast, farewell lunch.
No special permits required. Private 4×4 round-trip from Almaty. 1–2 bilingual Dala Arba guides accompany the visit end-to-end.
Year-round. Each season changes the visit — spring grasses, summer light, autumn copper, winter quiet. We will advise the best dates for your group.
Pricing
All prices per person · Private departure · Full board included where stated
2 persons
$490
Private departure, maximum attention
4 persons
$330
Most popular group size
6+ persons
from $250
Best value per person
Included
Not included
Begin
Private dates, your group, your pace. We reply within 48 hours, in person — usually with three options shaped around your brief.