15 May – 23 May 2027
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Kazakhstan Unseen: Canyons, Steppe & Alpine Lakes
Kazakhstan is the trip your friends haven’t done yet. You’ll hike to a lake so turquoise it looks unreal and climb a dune that hums under your feet. You’ll walk a red-rock canyon at golden hour, then ride horses down from an alpine lake. Big skies, empty roads, and a camera roll no one will believe.
trip category
unseen:
adventure trips to less travelled locations, curated for women to play, grow & discover.
Physicalitydemanding · 4/5
easychallenging
4/5 · demanding — long, demanding days; regular training beforehand recommended
Downtimebalanced · 3/5
back-to-backslow
3/5 · balanced — a mix of planned activities and free time each day
a little preparation, a lot of possibility
is this trip for me?
come ready for lake hikes, and dune climb — not just scenic stops.
this is a moderate, active trip with mountain air in the mix. the physical highlights are the hike to kolsai lake 2, climbing the singing dune and walking charyn canyon. being comfortable joining a small group matters alongside your walking fitness.
trip length
8 days
big almaty lake altitude
around 2,511 m
kolsai lake 2 hike altitude
roughly 2,252 m
kok zhailau plateau hike altitude
roughly 2,240 m
altitude sickness is a concern at the mountain lakes; take the ascent slowly if you are not used to mountain air.
the trip includes uneven paths.
climbing the singing dune means walking uphill on sand.
what the rating really means
Fitness
regular bukit timah climbs and stairs in your block are useful preparation for the lake hike and dune climb. flat park connector walks alone do not prepare you for uphill effort.
Technical
think beyond a paved park connector: this trip includes a sandy dune climb, canyon walking and a mountain-lake hike.
Comfort zone
a macritchie outing with a small group is a useful social reference; here, you will also be sharing an adventure away from home.
the lovely views come with real movement: hiking to kolsai lake 2, climbing the singing dune and walking through charyn canyon at golden hour. the mountain lakes also bring altitude into the picture, so this is not about keeping your usual singapore walking pace. come for an active small-group adventure, with steady uphill effort and a willingness to try something beyond your usual weekend walk.
- can you climb the stairs in your block at a steady pace without rushing, then walk back down with control?
- can you complete a bukit timah outing with uphill walking and finish feeling steady on your feet?
- on a macritchie walk with friends, are you comfortable settling into a shared pace rather than pushing ahead?
these checks help you assess everyday fitness and comfort; they do not predict how your body will respond to altitude.
nobody gets left behind.
nobody gets left behind. we set the pace by the slowest person, and support is available along the way.
what's included and not
Flights are not included for any of our trips. Please refer to the How to Get There slide above to plan arrival and departure dates for your flights.
what's inside
- 7 nights’ accommodation: Almaty, Basshi and Kolsai
- Shared airport transfers at the recommended times
- All ground transport between stops
- Daily breakfast
- Welcome dinner and farewell dinner in Almaty
- Big Almaty Lake hike
- Arasan Wellness & Spa
- Kok Zhailau plateau hike
- Altyn-Emel National Park: Singing Dune and Aktau Mountains
- Charyn Canyon, Valley of Castles walk
- Kolsai Lake 1 & 2 hike
- Kaindy Lake sunken forest
- StrayCat leader throughout the trip
what's not
- International flights
- Visa fees (if required)
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed above
- Personal expenses and tips
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