Kiin-Kerish and Lake Zaisan: 3 days
- 3 daysDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 12 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
- from age 7
A trip from Oskemen by ferry across the Bukhtarma Reservoir to Lake Zaisan and Kiin-Kerish, red, orange and white clay hills where fossils of ancient plants and animals are found. Nights are in a tent camp by Lake Zaisan, and we visit the hills early in the morning before the heat.
Highlights
- Coloured clay hills of Kiin-Kerish
- Ferry crossing of the Bukhtarma Reservoir
- Camp on the shore of Lake Zaisan
- Sunset at Shekelmes
Programme
Day 1 · Oskemen — Lake Zaisan
- 07:00Depart from the Boris Alexandrov Sports Palace
- 10:00Ferry across the Bukhtarma Reservoir
- 11:00Kurchum, short stop
- 13:00Lunch on the way
- 16:00Last stretch on a steppe dirt road
- 18:00Camp on the Zaisan shore near Shekelmes, dinner
Day 2 · Kiin-Kerish
- 05:30Early wake-up, tea
- 06:00Drive to Kiin-Kerish by 4x4
- 07:00Walk through the area for 2–3 hours; stones and fossils stay where they are
- 10:30Back to camp, late breakfast
- 11:30Rest in the shade, swim in Lake Zaisan
- 17:30Sunset walk on the Shekelmes hills
- 20:00Dinner by the campfire
Day 3 · Zaisan — Oskemen
- 07:30Breakfast, break camp
- 08:30Depart
- 12:00Kurchum, lunch
- 13:30Ferry crossing
- 17:30Arrive in Oskemen
Included
- ✓ Transport, including 4x4 vehicles
- ✓ Ferry crossings
- ✓ Tents, mats and camp kitchen
- ✓ Meals as per the programme
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Guide
Not included
- ✕ Sleeping bag
- ✕ Insurance
- ✕ Personal expenses
What to bring
Sleeping bag · Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen — there is no shade at Kiin-Kerish · Closed shoes · Swimwear · Warm top for the evening · Torch
Meeting
Oskemen (Ust-Kamenogorsk), in front of the Boris Alexandrov Sports Palace, next to the Boris Alexandrov monument
Returns
You can return a ticket up to 24 hours before the start — 80% of the price comes back. Later — no return.
If the operator cancels the date or the group isn't reached, you get 100% back.
The tour runs with at least 4 people.
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