Question 1

Why pay more for two days?

Accepted Answer

Because the one day version is 15 plus hours of mostly driving. The overnight cuts the daily driving roughly in half, gives you the lakes in morning light, and adds a real night in a mountain village. Most guests who do both formats tell us the overnight was worth it.

Question 2

What is the guesthouse like?

Accepted Answer

Family run, simple and warm. Think clean beds, home cooking, and a host who treats you like a guest rather than a booking number. Some rooms have private bathrooms, some are shared. We tell you what to expect for your specific dates.

Question 3

Can beginners and families do this?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The walking is gentle and optional, the pace is relaxed, and the altitude stays low. We have run this for families with kids and for travellers in their sixties and seventies.

Question 4

How do I book or just ask a question about this tour?

Accepted Answer

Easiest way is WhatsApp. Message us at +7 707 036 9000, tell us your dates and how many people, and you get a real human in Almaty, usually within a few hours. No call center, no ticket queue. You can also use the inquiry form on this page. We are happy to answer questions before you commit to anything.

Question 5

Can you customise the route or dates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This is a private tour, so the itinerary is a strong starting point, not a cage. Want an extra night somewhere, a slower pace, a swap, a different start date? Tell us. We replan on paper first, then with you, before anyone pays for anything.

Question 6

Who is Central Asia Travel?

Accepted Answer

We are a Central Asia specialist based in Almaty. Private jeep expeditions, treks, and custom routes across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Mongolia. Small groups, local crews, routes we drive every season. Not a call center. Not a marketplace.

Question 7

Can you design a fully private trip?

Accepted Answer

That is most of what we do. Tell us how many days you have, how much driving vs walking you want, and how soft the beds need to be. We reply with a grounded outline, not a brochure fantasy.

Question 8

How do I enquire or book?

Accepted Answer

Message us with dates, group size, and countries on your list. WhatsApp is fastest. Email works for longer briefs. We reply from Almaty office hours, usually the same day.

Question 9

What if weather or a border closes the route?

Accepted Answer

We replan on the ground first, then with you. Roads wash out. Passes close. That is normal here. Good trips build slack and backup options before day one.