Temirlik Canyon Overnight
A night beside the river in one of the region's quietest gorges — starlit, wildlife-rich, and completely unhurried.
Explore experience →Southeast Kazakhstan · Est. 2019
Let me show you the Southeast Kazakhstan I grew up loving.
Hi, my name is Anton.
I'm an experienced guide fluent in English and Russian, with knowledge of basic Kazakh for connecting with the local communities we meet along the way. For more than five years, I've been guiding travelers through the canyons, lakes, and mountain passes of this region — and many of my fellow travellers have become lifelong friends.
This isn't just a profession for me. These landscapes shaped my childhood, and they will shape the future of my children. That's why I guide with intention: traveling lightly, respecting the land, and sharing the stories that live in these places.
If you're looking for a journey that feels personal, sincere, and rooted in real connection, I'd be honored to guide you.
"These aren't tours. They're journeys — shaped by the land, the season, and the people who walk them with me."
Where we go
Landscapes that stay with you
Kolsai Lakes
The Pearls of the Tyan Shan — three mountain lakes, each more dramatic than the last, reached by foot or horseback.
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Altyn-Emel: Singing Dune
Ancient burial mounds, a dune that hums in the wind, and panoramas reaching the Ili River and beyond.
Explore experience →How I guide
Travel that means something
I believe the best journeys happen slowly — when you have time to notice, to ask, to sit quietly and let a place arrive in you.
Every itinerary I design balances discovery with rest, movement with stillness, and adventure with genuine cultural depth.
Small groups, personal attention
I guide solo travelers and small groups only — never large tours.
Low-impact, respectful travel
We leave the land as we found it — or better.
Real local connections
Home-cooked meals, authentic stays, and community access that no agency can arrange.
Fluent English & Russian
Communicating clearly, always — so you can be fully present.
