Apples are from Kazakhstan and we want to prove it to you! Day trip to Wild apple forests or a 4-day expedition in Jungar Alatau is what we offer travellers interested in learning about original Sivers apples.
During the short tour, you will visit a wild forest located close to Almaty and stop at modern apple orchards and storage facilities. While on a 4-day expedition we will show all major Sivers concentrations sights and genetic reservations of Jungar Alatau. The tour is not only educational but also very scenic, especially if you come in April and May to see apple blossoms.
1-day tour
9:00 departure from Almaty
10:20 arrival to mountain valley, where the wild-growing ancestor of the homemade apple tree, the Sivers apple tree still grows. To date, there are many varieties of this type of apple growing in different climatic conditions. By the time of ripening, summer, autumn and winter varieties are
distinguished; later varieties are distinguished by good persistence. Asian wild apple orchard (Malus siversii). Free time.
11:00 Garden of aport apples (Issyk village). Meet with the agronomist. Free time.
12:30 Gardens of other apple varieties (Golden, American, Rashida).
12:45 Apple storehouse (near the gardens) (Issyk and Turgen regions);
13:30 lunch (is not included)
14:30 departure to Almaty.
Price: 250$ for a group of 1-3 people
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 4×4 vehicle
- Interpreter
- Entrance fees for all mentioned gardens
- Agronomist
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals
- Visa costs and processing
- Photo and video charges
- Alcohol + Beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Any personal expenses
- Any services not included in the above itinerary
4-day expedition
The approximate length of the route: on the vehicles -1230 km
Tour route: Almaty -Sarkand town (via Ekiasha village- Topolevka village – Osinoviy cordon – Kokzhota tract – cordon Zhalanshskiy – Chernaya rechka cordon –Lepsinsk village – Sarkand town – Almaty
Route type: combined (all-wheel-drive vehicle, hiking)
Day 1: Arrival to Sarkand town – Topolevka village (Osinoviy cordon), visit of the genetic reserve (gapping Pihtovaya, gapping Soldatskaya), dinner and night stay at a guest house.
Day 2: Osinovaya cordon, lunch, departure to Kokzhokta cordon, generic reservation, Jungar Alatau landscape observation, dinner, night stay at a guesthouse.
Day 3: Genetic reservation at “Chernaya” river, lunch, 300 years-old apple tree, dinner, night stay at a guesthouse.
Day 4: Lepsinsk village- mountain area, lunch, visit of the wild orchards of Asian Wild Apple, information on the technology of Asian Wild Apple orchards handling (the specificity) – departure to Sarkand town – Arrival to Almaty at midnight. overnight in a hotel.
Price per person in a group of 3 people:
Jeep tour – 972$, minivan – 720$.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Accommodation in hotel on a single basis (2 nights)
- Meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners
- 4×4 vehicles (2), transport with professional driver per itinerary
- Interpreter
- Entrance fees for all mentioned national parks (except for photo and video charges)
- Inspectors services
- Scientific personnel/ guide
- Night stay at the guest houses
NOT INCLUDED
- Visa costs and processing
- Photo and video charges
- International air tickets
- Alcohol + Beverages
- Portages at airports and hotels
- Tips and gratuities
- Any personal expenses
