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4 Days

Distance

50 km

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50 km

Private Tour

Elevation Gain: 2200-3980 m. above s.l.

Difficulty: Moderate

Age restriction: 16+

Ensure that you have a current and valid passport with you on the day of travel

If you have any specific dietary requirements, please inform us at the time of booking so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Local cuisine typically includes lamb or beef, dough, and milk products

Booking Procedure

Select the tour you want to book.
On the tour page, use the calendar to choose your desired date and the number of participants. Fill in your personal information and click the Buy Online button.
To secure your booking, you need to pay the full cost of the tour. For details on the online payment process, refer to the Purchase Instructions tab.
After payment, save your voucher and the electronic receipt containing your order details and payment information.

Alternative booking options:

You can also book a tour by contacting our managers and paying in cash or via bank transfer. To reach our managers, click the round button in the lower right corner of the screen or message us on WhatsApp at +7 (700) 348-00-00 (responses available in English).

Alternatively, you can call us at:

+7 (727) 326-96-16, +7 (702) 006-57-87 (Almaty)

+7 (7172) 76-00-56 (Astana)

Essential items for your tour:

Comfortable clothing (such as shorts, pants, leggings, a T-shirt, or a light long-sleeved sweater). A waterproof and windproof jacket. In colder weather, wear an insulated jacket or down jacket, along with a hat, scarf, and gloves.
A cap or hat for sun protection.
Trekking boots or sneakers with hard soles and high lacing.
Change of shoes for camp (light sneakers).
Extra set of warm clothing for nights in the tent.
Several pairs of socks + a pair of warm socks.
Several sets of underwear.
Personal backpack.
Sleeping bag suitable for at least -5 degrees Celsius
Head-torch.
Eating utensils: fork, spoon, cup, plate, water container, and thermos.
Sunscreen.
Trekking poles (optional).
A personal first aid kit.
Personal hygiene kit.
Insect repellent.
Energy bars or other snacks.

Tour Pricing Options

The prices for this tour are based on the Standard tariff, which includes reliable tourist transport in good condition, the services of an experienced guide and driver, hotel stays, and meals.

In addition to the Standard tariff, we offer the following options:

Economy: We provide lower-class vehicles for transfers, and accommodations consist of more budget-friendly hotels and guesthouses. This option is ideal for tourists looking to minimize costs.

Note: Be cautious of companies that misrepresent their Economy tariff as Standard. These companies may offer lower-priced tours with poor service quality, such as outdated vehicles and inexperienced guides. They might also operate illegally and neglect essential safety standards.

Comfort: This option features high-comfort vehicles in excellent condition, with the most experienced guides accompanying tourists. Tourists stay in high-class hotels.
VIP: Luxury transport is provided, and guests stay in upscale hotels. Premium services are offered throughout the entire trip.

If you wish to adjust your tariff, please inform your manager before booking the tour.

For more information about our rates and transport options, refer to this section.

Purchase Instructions

Choose your desired date and fill in all required information. The total order amount will be displayed based on your selections.
Click the Buy Online button to be redirected to a secure payment page. Here, enter your bank card details to complete your payment.

We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard, and other electronic payment systems. The total amount will be charged in the national currency of Kazakhstan – tenge. The conversion to Kazakhstani tenge will occur at the official exchange rate set by the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the day of payment. You can view the current exchange rates for the Kazakhstani tenge against other currencies on this page.

Once your payment is successful, an electronic receipt with your order details and payment information will be sent to the email address you provided. Additionally, you can download and print a voucher for the paid service during your browser session. Please ensure you save this voucher.

For details about the payment service and the security measures for electronic transactions, refer to this page.

Why Choose Us?

Highly Qualified Staff
We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.

Charity
Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact.

Guarantee
We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.

Experience
With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel the tour less than 48 hours* before its start, 50% of the total cost will be retained.
If you cancel less than 24 hours* before the tour or do not show up, 100% of the total cost will be retained.

*Please note that if a cancellation notice is received outside of our working hours (evening, night, or weekends) and our managers have not confirmed receipt of your cancellation or change request in writing, the company reserves the right to consider the request when business hours resume. Therefore, we encourage you to notify us of any changes or cancellations as early as possible.

During non-working hours, you can try to reach us through our duty phone, corporate email, or corporate messengers. Duty managers monitor these channels and can respond promptly. If you have the contact information for your guide, driver, or other responsible parties (often listed in your voucher), we recommend reaching out to them directly as well.

Tour Schedule

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Almaty at 9:00 AM. A comfortable car will be provided for your transfer to the Medeu Skating Rink, from where we will take a cable car to Talgar Pass, the highest level of the Shymbulak Ski Resort. Following lunch in a traditional Kazakh yurt on the pass, our hike will commence. On this tour, you will see some of the best sights of the Ile Alatau Mountains. Our initial destination is the Small Talgar Pass, where you'll relish a breathtaking panorama of snow-capped peaks, including Til and Ayak glaciers, as well as Chkalov and Athlete peaks. Descending to the river in Left Talgar Gorge, we'll pause for a rest and a snack. Continuing our ascent along the river, we'll gradually gain elevation and set up camp in a spacious glade known as Alpine Rose, situated near a spring. After a fireside dinner, you can unwind and rest.

Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 2450 m (8040 ft) above sea level
The hiking distance covered on this day – 8 km (5 mi)
Hiking time – 4 hours

Today, we get up at 7:00 AM for breakfast and camp disassembling. At 9:00 AM, our ascent up the gorge begins. Most of the journey will be along a well-established path, except for a challenging stretch where we navigate through debris. Overcoming this obstacle, we'll reach a small picturesque lake formed after a powerful landslide in 2003. Continuing onward, we'll proceed to the Sun Glade, offering a magnificent view of the four-thousanders, Pushkin and Constitution peaks. We will have lunch near the confluence of the Tourists and Left Talgar rivers. Following a rest, we embark on a steep climb up the Tourists Gorge. The camp will be set up in a scenic glade near the foothills of SGU Peak, a stunning and massive mountain that provides a captivating backdrop for photographs. Once the camp is established, we'll prepare dinner and unwind.

Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 3550 m (11650 ft) above sea level
Hiking distance covered on this day – 12 km (7.5 mi)
Hiking time – 7-8 hours

We'll get up at around 7:00 am, gearing up for an early start on this day's trek to conquer the Tourists Pass—the highest and most challenging section of our entire route. Following breakfast, we'll start our ascent up the gorge, passing moraine lakes and catching sight of the stunning 4,380-meter Peak of Soviet Mountaineers. The Tourists Glacier follows, easily navigable on foot during the summer months.

Upon reaching the pass, we'll pause for a brief rest, a snack break, and the opportunity to capture photos of the breathtaking peaks, all towering above four thousand meters. In clear skies, you'll also spot the highest point of the Ile Alatau Mountains—Talgar Peak, standing at an impressive 5017 meters (16460 ft). Following our break, we'll descend to the valley of the Kyzylsai River, covering a descent of almost 900 meters (2950 ft). Our campsite will be set up at the confluence of two rivers, Kyzylsai and Ozyornaya, where we'll have time to relax, take a stroll in the surroundings, and have dinner.

Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 3110 m (10200 ft) above sea level
Hiking distance covered on this day – 11 km (7 mi)
Hiking time – 6-7 hours

We'll get up at 7:00 AM, have breakfast, and pack our belongings. Then we will go down the Ozernoye Gorge towards Big Almaty Lake. Before reaching the lake's dam, we'll turn right and ascend to the ridge that separates Ozernoye Gorge and Shukur Gorge. Along the way, we'll pause for a snack break. The trail will then lead us down to the Moon Glade. Passing through a small forest, we'll ascend the narrow, rocky Shukur Gorge, where a small waterfall awaits. You'll have the opportunity to swim in the pool near the waterfall before we rest, have another snack, and descend to the Moon Glade. From there, we'll follow a road to the Alpine Rose Mountain Resort, where a car will be waiting to transport you back to Almaty.

Hiking distance covered on this day – 14 km (9 mi)
Hiking time – 7-8 hours

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Day 1

Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Almaty at 9:00 AM. A comfortable car will be provided for your transfer to the Medeu Skating Rink, from where we will take a cable car to Talgar Pass, the highest level of the Shymbulak Ski Resort. Following lunch in a traditional Kazakh yurt on the pass, our hike will commence. On this tour, you will see some of the best sights of the Ile Alatau Mountains. Our initial destination is the Small Talgar Pass, where you'll relish a breathtaking panorama of snow-capped peaks, including Til and Ayak glaciers, as well as Chkalov and Athlete peaks. Descending to the river in Left Talgar Gorge, we'll pause for a rest and a snack. Continuing our ascent along the river, we'll gradually gain elevation and set up camp in a spacious glade known as Alpine Rose, situated near a spring. After a fireside dinner, you can unwind and rest.

Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 2450 m (8040 ft) above sea level
The hiking distance covered on this day – 8 km (5 mi)
Hiking time – 4 hours

Day 2

Today, we get up at 7:00 AM for breakfast and camp disassembling. At 9:00 AM, our ascent up the gorge begins. Most of the journey will be along a well-established path, except for a challenging stretch where we navigate through debris. Overcoming this obstacle, we'll reach a small picturesque lake formed after a powerful landslide in 2003. Continuing onward, we'll proceed to the Sun Glade, offering a magnificent view of the four-thousanders, Pushkin and Constitution peaks. We will have lunch near the confluence of the Tourists and Left Talgar rivers. Following a rest, we embark on a steep climb up the Tourists Gorge. The camp will be set up in a scenic glade near the foothills of SGU Peak, a stunning and massive mountain that provides a captivating backdrop for photographs. Once the camp is established, we'll prepare dinner and unwind.

Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 3550 m (11650 ft) above sea level
Hiking distance covered on this day – 12 km (7.5 mi)
Hiking time – 7-8 hours

Day 3

We'll get up at around 7:00 am, gearing up for an early start on this day's trek to conquer the Tourists Pass—the highest and most challenging section of our entire route. Following breakfast, we'll start our ascent up the gorge, passing moraine lakes and catching sight of the stunning 4,380-meter Peak of Soviet Mountaineers. The Tourists Glacier follows, easily navigable on foot during the summer months.

Upon reaching the pass, we'll pause for a brief rest, a snack break, and the opportunity to capture photos of the breathtaking peaks, all towering above four thousand meters. In clear skies, you'll also spot the highest point of the Ile Alatau Mountains—Talgar Peak, standing at an impressive 5017 meters (16460 ft). Following our break, we'll descend to the valley of the Kyzylsai River, covering a descent of almost 900 meters (2950 ft). Our campsite will be set up at the confluence of two rivers, Kyzylsai and Ozyornaya, where we'll have time to relax, take a stroll in the surroundings, and have dinner.

Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 3110 m (10200 ft) above sea level
Hiking distance covered on this day – 11 km (7 mi)
Hiking time – 6-7 hours

Day 4

We'll get up at 7:00 AM, have breakfast, and pack our belongings. Then we will go down the Ozernoye Gorge towards Big Almaty Lake. Before reaching the lake's dam, we'll turn right and ascend to the ridge that separates Ozernoye Gorge and Shukur Gorge. Along the way, we'll pause for a snack break. The trail will then lead us down to the Moon Glade. Passing through a small forest, we'll ascend the narrow, rocky Shukur Gorge, where a small waterfall awaits. You'll have the opportunity to swim in the pool near the waterfall before we rest, have another snack, and descend to the Moon Glade. From there, we'll follow a road to the Alpine Rose Mountain Resort, where a car will be waiting to transport you back to Almaty.

Hiking distance covered on this day – 14 km (9 mi)
Hiking time – 7-8 hours

Talgar Pass

Left Talgar Gorge

Tourists Pass

Big Almaty Lake

Shukur Gorge

Big Talgar Pass sits at an altitude of 3,167 meters (10380 ft) and is the more popular of the two, thanks to its proximity to the Shymbulak Ski Resort. One can reach the pass via the cable car from the Medeu Skating Rink. It lies between the peaks of Shkolnik, Shymbulachka, and Chkalov.

Small Talgar Pass is located at an altitude of 2,767 meters (9080vft), situated to the east of Big Talgar Pass.

The Left Talgar Gorge stretches for several dozen kilometers. In the lower reaches of the gorge, you can see valleys covered with a carpet of flowers and mountain slopes covered with Tien Shan spruce. In the upper reaches, the landscape changes: forests give way to alpine meadows, and even higher up, the tundra begins. Left Talgar is rightfully considered the most beautiful gorge near Almaty.

The Tourists Pass, situated at an altitude of 4,039 meters (13250 ft), rivals the height of many mountain peaks. The pass serves as a key point on the route from the Left Talgar Gorge to the upper reaches of the Kyzylsay and Tourist rivers, continuing into the Big Almaty Gorge. Additionally, it is the starting point for mountaineering routes to Soviet Alpinists Peak, Young Guard Peak, and Pogrebetsky Peak.

Big Almaty Lake, situated at an altitude of 2,510 meters (8235 ft), resembles a vast bowl filled with bluish-green water. It is believed to have formed over 2,000 years ago as a result of a powerful earthquake, which created a crevice that filled with water from the riverbed. This natural phenomenon gave Kazakhstan one of its most stunning landmarks. Approaching the lake is prohibited as it is a strategic site and a source of drinking water for Almaty. However, visitors can admire its beauty from an observation point.

Shukur Gorge lies between Ozyornoye and Kumbelsu gorges. It's a favorite among hikers for both day trips and longer journeys, offering access to Soviet Peak and connecting to neighboring gorges like Kumbelsu and Tuyuksu. The gorge is renowned for the picturesque Moon Glade, a popular spot among locals and visitors to Almaty. A small waterfall in the gorge provides a refreshing dip after a hike on a hot summer day, offering revitalizing mountain ice-cold water. Shukur Gorge also serves as a gateway to the nearby Ozyornoye Gorge, home to the stunning Big Almaty Lake.

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