IKT → TAS

Lake Baikal South

Upon departure from Irkutsk, you will see the southern tip of the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake.

Sayan Mountains

Rugged, snow-dusted peaks stretching along the border of Russia and Mongolia shortly after takeoff.

Altai Mountains

View the high-altitude glaciers and alpine scenery where Russia, Kazakhstan, China, and Mongolia meet.

Issyk-Kul Lake

On clear days, the massive blue expanse of this high-altitude Kyrgyz lake is visible in the distance to the south.

Tien Shan Range

The 'Celestial Mountains' provide a stunning, jagged backdrop during the descent into Tashkent.

Angara River

The only river flowing out of Baikal, visible as it snakes through the Siberian landscape near Irkutsk.

Siberian Taiga

Vast, undulating carpets of dark coniferous forests covering the Irkutsk region.

Kazakh Steppe

The world's largest dry steppe region, offering unique patterns of earth and low vegetation.

Lake Balkhash

A massive crescent-shaped lake in eastern Kazakhstan, notable for its distinct turquoise water.

Syr Darya River

The lifeblood of the region, carving a green path through the arid landscapes as you approach Uzbekistan.