You’ll need to mention your intention to stay longer when applying for your tour. Travel agencies typically apply for visas matching the length of the...

Take a look at your Letter of Invitation (LOI). It should specify the duration of your visa. That will tell you how long you’re allowed to stay in the...

I used it two weeks ago to get to the border. A Damase ride now costs 5,000 sum.

What about offseason? We’re planning a trip in January with a group of 10–12 people. The plan is: Drive from Almaty to the lakes. Stay overnight....

Try the meteorological station. A bit further up, there are some basic cottage-like accommodations, and even higher, there’s a two-story wooden lodge ...

From the hotel (near the second barrier, 12 km past the first one), you can turn left to Ak-Sai Gorge by following the signs. From the main parking lo...