Balkhash in 3 days: the town, the lakeshore and Bektau-Ata
- 3 daysDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 16 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
Three days on Lake Balkhash: a walk around the town and its Metallurgists' Palace of Culture, a trip to the Bektau-Ata granite massif and a day on the lakeshore with swimming and a lunch of local fish. You stay at a hotel in Balkhash, and the programme starts on the day you arrive.
Highlights
- Evening walk around Balkhash
- Granite rocks of Bektau-Ata
- A day on the lakeshore
- Local fish dishes
Programme
Day 1 · Getting to know Balkhash
- 14:00Meet at the Metallurgists' Palace of Culture
- 14:30Check in at the hotel, rest
- 17:00Walk around the centre: Palace of Culture, Independence Square
- 19:00Waterfront and sunset over the lake
- 20:30Dinner
Day 2 · Bektau-Ata
- 08:00Breakfast
- 08:45Drive to Bektau-Ata, about 1.5 hours
- 10:15Walk among the granite rocks
- 13:00Picnic lunch
- 14:00Climb to a viewpoint and the cave
- 17:30Back at the hotel
- 19:30Dinner
Day 3 · The lakeshore
- 08:30Breakfast, check out
- 10:00Lakeshore: swimming and a walk along the rocky shore
- 13:00Lunch of local fish
- 15:00Free time by the water
- 17:00Transfer to the Palace of Culture or the railway station
- 17:30End of the programme
Included
- ✓ 2 nights at a hotel (twin rooms)
- ✓ Meals as per the programme
- ✓ Transport as per the programme
- ✓ Guide
Not included
- ✕ Travel to and from Balkhash
- ✕ Alcoholic drinks
- ✕ Water activities
- ✕ Personal expenses
What to bring
Comfortable shoes for walking on rocks · Swimwear · Hat and sunscreen · Windproof jacket · Mosquito repellent
Meeting
Balkhash, in front of the Metallurgists' Palace of Culture (town centre)
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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