Nauryz in the Mountains of Katon-Karagay

Celebrate Nauryz surrounded by the majestic landscapes of the Altai Mountains. Over 4 days, we’ll travel around 900 km, enjoy a scenic picnic by the Bukhtarma Reservoir, visit Lake Rakhmanovskoye at 1,800 m above sea level, and join the festive atmosphere in Katon-Karagay village.

Comfortable guesthouse accommodation. Small group of up to 9 participants.

From March 21 to March 24
4 days
4 days
Car mileage ≈ 900 km
Car mileage ≈ 900 km
~ 3-4 km walk.
~ 3-4 km walk.
Accommodation in a <br>
small hotel or guest house
Accommodation in a
small hotel or guest house
Day 1. March 21 Ust-Kamenogorsk – “The Road of Dreams” – Katon-Karagay
≈ 330 km drive.
≈ 330 km drive.
Picnic for 
lunch.
Picnic for lunch.
Dinner at the <br>
guest house
Dinner at the
guest house
Overnight In a <br>
guesthouse
Overnight In a
guesthouse
Day 1. March 21 Ust-Kamenogorsk – “The Road of Dreams” – Katon-Karagay

Arrival in Ust-Kamenogorsk, group meeting at the airport. Seating in vehicles and departure toward Katon-Karagay. By sunset, we will stop for a picnic with a beautiful panoramic view on the shore of the Bukhtarma Reservoir.

By late twilight, we will reach the village of Katon-Karagay. Accommodation and dinner.

 *Accommodation in a guest house or small hotel depending on availability. Double or triple rooms with standard amenities: shower and toilet.

Day 2. March 22. Katon-Karagay
Distance ≈ 0 km
Distance ≈ 0 km
Lunch in the village
Lunch in the village
Dinner at the <br>
restaurant
Dinner at the
restaurant
Accommodation in a <br>
small hotel or guest house
Accommodation in a
small hotel or guest house
Day 2. March 22. Katon-Karagay

Breakfast at the guest house. Today we will spend the entire day in the village of Katon-Karagay. We will join the local residents in celebrating Nauryz - here it always has a special, lively atmosphere with vibrant organization: yurts, concerts, competitions, and many different “spring” activities.

Lunch and dinner locations will be flexible depending on the situation. But we will definitely eat well.

Day 3. March 23 Katon-Karagay – Lake Rakhmanovskoye – Uryl/Berel
Driving ≈ 120 km
Driving ≈ 120 km
Picnic for 
lunch.
Picnic for lunch.
Dinner at the <br>
guest house
Dinner at the
guest house
Overnight at the <br>
guest house
Overnight at the
guest house
Day 3. March 23 Katon-Karagay – Lake Rakhmanovskoye – Uryl/Berel

Breakfast at the guest house. If we decide to visit the Nauryz celebrations in Katon-Karagay village, we will depart for the lake a little later. After leaving Katon-Karagay, we head toward Lake Rakhmanovskoye. The almost spring-like landscapes along the way are a delight in themselves. We will make a short stop at the mountain pass: if the weather allows, we may admire the highest peak of the Altai- Belukha (Muztau).

During the day, we will organize a picnic with a beautiful view. In the evening, we descend to the guest house for dinner and rest.

*Accommodation in one of the guest houses in the villages of Uryl or Berel, depending on availability. Double or triple rooms with standard shower and toilet.

Day 4. March 24 Uryl/Berel – Katon-Karagay – Ust-Kamenogorsk – Departure
~ 400 km drive
~ 400 km drive
Lunch at a cafe or a picnic <br>
depending on the situation
Lunch at a cafe or a picnic
depending on the situation
Day 4. March 24 Uryl/Berel – Katon-Karagay – Ust-Kamenogorsk – Departure

Early wake-up (depending on flight time). Quick packing, breakfast, and departure to Ust-Kamenogorsk. On the way, we will definitely stop for lunch at a cafe or arrange a picnic, depending on the situation. Upon arrival in the city - transfer to the airport and departure home.

Travel cost: 490.000 KZT per person
The price of the program INCLUDES:
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Comfortable SUVs throughout the route
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Professional guide-driver
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Full board (three meals per day), snacks, drinking water
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All necessary equipment for organizing picnics
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Accommodation in comfortable guest houses or small hotels (double and triple rooms)
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All entrance fees and environmental charges of the national park
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Group first-aid kit
The price of the program does NOT INCLUDE:
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Flights to and from Ust-Kamenogorsk
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Single accommodation (subject to availability)
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Personal expenses not specified in the program
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Alcohol
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