Almaty Region: Looking for 1-2 people to take a 4-5 day road-trip from 19.09.2023 or later

[veragiulia23]

Hi, we are a German/Italian couple and are looking for 1-2 people to take a 4-5 day roadtrip in the Almaty region.
We are staying in Almaty right now and can start from tomorrow 19.09.2023 (or any days later until 22.09.2023).

Points of Interest: Altyn Emel (Singing Dune, Aktau and Katutau Mountains) + Charyn Canyon + Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes

We are open to any other or additional places in that area Is anyone interested?

Vera

EDIT: we previously asked for someone with a car but now we found out that we can rent one ourselves, so you could join our car

[Taria]

Hey there
I am actually travelling around central Asia and
I would be interested! I am now in Almaty and ready to join at any date!
( if u not already started)
Greetings

[veragiulia23]

Hi,

I’m sorry, we’ve already started…

[Vsterne]

I hope you had a wonderful time! I’m thinking of doing the same - how was it driving yourselves? And what vehicle did you rent and from whom? Many thanks, Vicki

[veragiulia23]

Yes, the nature is truly incredible . We rented a 2 wheel car with higher clearance (Hyundai Creta) from The Rent (https://therent.kz). So far everything went great with the company. They speak English and answer fast on WhatsApp. You can just send them a message there to request a car.

The roads were paved in general, so good to drive, but from Basshi to Almaty there was a part that was under construction and only a dirt road next to the real street was possible to drive. Also inside the Altyn Emel Nationalpark the roads were only dirt roads (the one to Aktau mountains is worse than the one to the singing dune).
It is possible with a 2 wheel car if you drive very careful, but you definitely need a higher clearance car. In our opinion we wouldn't rent a 2 wheel anymore and go with the 4x4 because we were constantly worried to break the car on the dirt roads that were worse than expected and indeed had a flat tire.