Saryjaz jaylau & Tekes Waterfall
- Duration
- 2 days
- Season
- June - September
- Language
- English 🇬🇧, Kazakh 🇰🇿, Russian 🇷🇺
Explore Tekes Waterfall and the Saryjaz summer pasture. Experience nomadic culture and taste kumis amid stunning landscapes.
- Description
- Tour route
- What's included
Description
Join us on a seasonal journey to Tekes Waterfall and the Saryjaz summer pasture. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and sweeping mountain scenery, you will experience local nomadic life, visit a yurt, enjoy traditional dishes and kumis, and have the option to ride horses. A gentle hike leads to Tekes Waterfall, where cascading water and panoramic views create a peaceful setting for nature lovers and photographers. This two-day trip combines outdoor adventure, local culture, and time to appreciate one of the region's most beautiful landscapes.
Tour route
Day 1Charyn River, Kurtogay observation deck, Tekes River, Tuzkol Lake, Komirshi Gorge, Saryjaz village
07:00Depart Almaty
09:00Arrive at the Charyn River and Kurtogay viewpoint
09:30Continue to Saryjaz village via the Tekes River
12:30Arrive in Saryjaz village and check in
13:30Lunch featuring traditional dishes
14:30Continue to Tuzkol Lake for a guided tour
15:00Continue to Komirshi Gorge for a walk and guided tour
18:00Return to the accommodation for dinner and free time
20:00Time to rest
Day 2Saryjaz Jaylau, Tekes Waterfall, and horseback riding
08:00Breakfast
09:00Travel to Saryjaz Jaylau
10:00Walk, guided tour, and rest
12:00Continue to Tekes Waterfall
13:00Hike and guided tour
15:00Return to the accommodation
16:00Late lunch
17:00Horseback riding and free time
19:00Depart for Almaty
What's included
- Transfer
- Professional guide
- National park admission
- Horseback riding
- Accommodation in yurts or a guesthouse
- Three meals a day at the accommodation
- National drink kumis
- Tekes Waterfall
- Saryjaz Jaylau
- Kok Kemer Jaylau
- Tekes River
- Kurtogay viewpoint and Charyn River
- National dishes: zhent, talqan, qaimaq, qurt
- Tuzkol Lake: in good weather you can see Khan Tengri Peak
- Komirshi Gorge