Canoeing and rafting as a form of recreation become more and more popular throughout the world.
The most popular river in Zhetysu is the Ili. It’s good experience for beginners and for those who prefer calm water. In its lower reaches before its flows into the Kapchagai reservoir, the wildlife and ever-changing scenery are stunning. You can kayak all the way to Lake Balhash, and the Ili delta is paradise for anyone who enjoys hunting and fishing.
The famous Charyn canyon is perfect for white-water rafting, the Charyn-Ili stretch being the most popular route. Another white water rafting route along Chilik River that begins from Bartagai reservoir became very popular among tourists.
Koksu, which flows along the Jungar Alatau, has long been a favorite of adventure travel enthusiasts.
Rafting locations in Eastern Kazakhstan include the Uba, Bukhtarma, Gorny Irtysh, Ulba and Katun rivers.