In December 2013, my friend and I traveled to Almaty. Despite the winter season, when some routes were closed due to snow and cold weather, we managed to take two amazing mountain hikes and go on a long journey to the canyons.

The trip was incredibly fun and educational. Our guide, Konstantin, not only showed us beautiful places but also shared many fascinating stories about nature, local landmarks, and wildlife. He also told us funny anecdotes from his previous tours, which created a very warm and relaxed atmosphere.

We completely immersed ourselves in the spirit of the region. Even though our tour lasted only three days, it felt like we had spent an entire week there. This short but very intense trip gave us so many emotions and memories.

With gratitude and best wishes,
Emma and Anna