KAZAKHSTAN TIAN SHAN EXPEDITION 2019 July 07 – July 20

CACSEE EXPEDITIONS are very spartan and address experienced travelers and adventurers. Board is not included – we will cook together, eat at locals and share the costs. The schedule is more intense but also more flexible. The hikes are more challenging and the groups are smaller.

The EXPEDITION to the TIAN SHAN Mountains welcomes anyone to discover SOUTH KAZAKHSTAN, its diverse beautiful landscapes and its traditional society on the eve of rapid modernization.

Route & Program

The expedition route and the draft of the program overview below are variable and may still change slightly. At this early stage of planning, we cannot guarantee that all excursion destination points will be reached, especially due to adverse circumstances (weather, road conditions, etc.).

There is the possibility to target other places according to the interest profile of the group. Please note that not all stops are listed in the program overview.

Our route is designed in order to provide you the best possible insight into the different landscape of Southern Kazakhstan and the Nature Preservation Projects. During the trip we will additionally focus on the economic development of the region in the framework of China’s Silk Road Economic Belt.

Day Program Camsite 1 Arrival at Airport. Transfer to the campsite or Almaty Hostel. Recreation & Adaptation. 2 Drive to the ancient Silk Road site on the Ile River Ile River Afternoon Hike in the surroundings. 3 Drive to Altyn-Emel National Park. Altyn-Emel Sunset Hike to the Singing Dune. National Park 4 Full day excursion in the National Park. Altyn-Emel National Park 5 Drive to the campsite in Zharkent. Zharkent

6 Daytrip to Khorgos Special Economic Zone in Zharkent China. 7 Drive to Charyn National Park. Charyn Afternoon Hiking in the surroundings. National Park 8 Full day hiking in the National Park. Charyn National Park 9 Drive to the campsite in Kolsay Lakes National Kolsay Lakes Park. National Park 10 Full day hiking in the National Park. Kolsay Lakes National Park 11 Drive to the campsite in Ile-Alatau National Park. Ile-Alatau National Park 12 Full day hiking in the National Park. Ile-Alatau National Park 13 Drive to Almaty. City Tour, Sightseeing and Almaty Souvenirs. 14 Pack your bags and say Good Bye. Almaty Transfer to the Almaty Airport.

After the end of the expedition we have one week to get to Barnaul in Russia, where our 3-week ALTAI Excursion starts on July 28.

You can join us on this adventurous trip and discover new and remote parts of Kazakhstan and the Southern Altai Mountains. We will simply share the costs for transportation.

Combining the TIAN SHAN Expedition and the ALTAI Excursion will provide you with a most comprehensive experience of CENTRAL ASIA and SIBERIA during a 6-week ONCE IN A LIFE TIME ADVENTURE Trip!

Conditions of Participation

Participation costs apply for the specified duration and for a minimum participation of 15 persons. Due to changing costs for transportation and other services or in the case of a lower number of participants, the fee may increase by a maximum of 5%. The increase will be announced no later than one month prior to departure.

Standard price € 860 PhD Students, Teachers € 760 Students € 660

15% off, if you book the ALTAI Excursion July 28 – August 18

Participation fee covers the following expenses:

1. Transport costs and the team of drivers. 2. Guides and interpreters. 3. Entry charges for protected areas. 4. Accommodation (camping fees).

Participation fee does not cover:

1. Flight tickets. 2. Visa costs (no longer required for EU citizens). 3. Foreign health insurance. 4. Rental fees for tents (we strongly recommend to bring along your own tent and equipment. If necessary – a tent can be rented in Kazakhstan).

Booking

Application DEADLINE May 15, 2019

1. Fill in the REGISTRATION FORM below, sign and scan. 2. Mail the scanned registration form and a copy of your PASSPORT to [email protected] 3. You will receive a confirmation of your RESERVATION. 4. Transfer the PREPAYMENT of € 300 to the bank account specified after reservation. Residual costs will be collected in cash after arrival in Kazakhstan. 5. Book your FLIGHT to Almaty and convey your flight data to us.

6. After receiving the prepayment and the flight data your BOOKING will be completed.

In case of CANCELATION your deposit will be refunded, with a deduction of the cancellation compensation according to our cancellation policy.

More than 40 days 15 % of the prepayment 40 days to 30 days 30 % of the prepayment 30 days to 14 days 50 % of the prepayment 14 days to 7 days 70 % of the prepayment 7 days or fewer 90 % of the prepayment

For details, see the General Terms and Conditions on our website CACSEE.COM

LAST MINUTE booking is possible if there are any free places or we will place you on a waiting list. Please, contact: [email protected]

CACSEE Registration Form

TIAN SHAN EXPEDITION 2019 Participation Fee July 07 – July 20

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