Become a part of the lost Altai

We wander through the forest, climb to the tops of hills, immerse ourselves in history, talk to those who still keep the memory of events that have gone down in history. In order to publish the program soon.

From May to December

8 days

Car mileage ≈ 900 km

15–20 km (for all days)

Unpopular
places and
interesting people

Guesthouses,
tent camps,
a small hotel

White nights
in the highlands, the Milky Way
above your head

Foraging for mushrooms,
berries, and tasting
local delicacies

Altai Honey

Mixed herbal teas

Katon mare’s milk

Homemade products

Sitting around the fire

Where do we start from

The program starts and ends in Ust-Kamenogorsk. Arrive at UKK the day before; we depart early the next morning. We'll help, advise, and book accommodations in the city. Two days to get to Cato and back, 6 days of adventure.

Trip format

We’ll have well-prepared off-road vehicles equipped with everything needed for a comfortable journey.

Where we’ll stay:
At least a couple of nights we’ll spend in tents. The rest of the nights will be improvised: it might be a guest house, a semi-abandoned mountain hut, or the homes of kind-hearted locals.

What we’ll eat and how we’ll cook:
We’ll stock up on food, snacks, and road trip lunches in advance. Of course, as it usually happens in adventures, we’ll improvise meals together along the way. The idea is simple: one evening — one participant’s signature dish, and everyone helps out.

What to expect:

Total improvisation — guided by mood, weather, and interests;
Off-the-radar sights with no tourists;
Herbal teas from Katon’s wild alpine meadows;
Homemade cream, butter, cottage cheese, and milk;
Healing, one-of-a-kind kumis with a distinctive taste;
Altai honey with a truly unique composition and properties;
Wild corners of Katon, hidden from prying eyes;
White nights of the highlands, the Milky Way overhead;
A traditional banya in the old Kerzhak style;
If luck is on our side, a shamanic ritual;
Great people, stories, and conversations;
Sunsets, sunrises, and breathtaking landscapes;
And plenty of adventure.

Only 5 spots available

You can be a banker, a manager, a financier — anyone. If you’re happy to join the trip not just as a passenger, but as a true participant: carry your backpack to the vehicle, roll out your sleeping bag, fetch water, stoke the stove, sing, share a good story, brew coffee, or cook something you’re great at — and stay in sync with the group — then you’re absolutely one of us.

Trip cost:

1.100.000 KZT per person

The trip price includes:

professional guide;
prepared off-road vehicles equipped with everything necessary;
all essential gear: tents, sleeping bags, mats, pillows, camp lighting, chairs, tables, and all equipment needed for cooking in the outdoors;
full three meals a day, snacks, and local delicacies;
entrance fees and ecological charges of the national park;
accommodation in guesthouses, hotels, and bases;
the emotions and impressions of a true adventure.

The trip price does not include:

travel to the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk;
accommodation in Ust-Kamenogorsk before or after the program if needed;
personal expenses of the travelers.

Start the journey!