Aksu-Zhabagly Reserve and Aksu Canyon: two days in the mountains
- 2 daysDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 12 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
- from age 10
Two days in the mountains of the Western Tien Shan with a night at a guesthouse in Zhabagly village. The Aksu-Zhabagly Reserve was founded in 1926; you stop at the Mashat gorge on the way, walk a permitted trail with a reserve ranger and see the Aksu River canyon on day two.
Highlights
- Aksu-Zhabagly Reserve, founded in 1926
- A walk with a reserve ranger
- The Aksu River canyon
- A night at a guesthouse in Zhabagly village
Programme
Day 1 · Mashat and Zhabagly
- 08:00Meet at Ordabasy Square and set off
- 09:30Stop at the Mashat gorge for a short walk
- 11:00Arrive in Zhabagly village, check in at the guesthouse
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:30Walk on a permitted reserve trail with a ranger (3–4 hours)
- 19:00Dinner at the guesthouse
Day 2 · Aksu Canyon
- 08:00Breakfast
- 09:00Drive to the Aksu River canyon
- 10:00Viewpoints, optional descent to the river
- 13:00Picnic
- 14:30Climb back up and drive to Shymkent, arriving around 17:30
Included
- ✓ Transport for the programme
- ✓ Guide on both days
- ✓ 1 night at a guesthouse in Zhabagly
- ✓ Meals: lunch and dinner on day one, breakfast and picnic on day two
- ✓ Reserve permit and ranger escort
Not included
- ✕ Ecological fee at the canyon, if charged
- ✕ Private room supplement
- ✕ Personal expenses
What to bring
Hiking shoes with a good grip · At least 1.5 l of water, a hat and sunscreen · A windbreaker or light jacket · A warm layer for the evening, as it gets cool in the mountains · ID card or passport for the reserve permit
Meeting
Ordabasy Square in central Shymkent
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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