Trekking to Burkhan-Bulak Waterfall

Let's discover the mountainous land of Dzungaria, home to Kazakhstan's highest waterfall – Burkhan-Bulak. The trekking route will go through alpine meadows, highland plateaus, picturesque gorges, and other amazing natural wonders.

  • Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
  • Tour Duration: 5 Days
  • Available: from June to October
  • Best Period: from July to September
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.

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Why Choose Us?
Cancellation Policy

5 Days

Distance

753 km

700 km

53 km
Trekking to Burkhan-Bulak Waterfall
Private Tour
Elevation Gain: 1110-2870 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
This tour does not require special mountaineering equipment and skills, however, participants should be well-trained and be fit enough to overcome long distances with a heavy backpack

Group size: 1-10 people

What's Included in the Price?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off; Almaty-Tekeli and Kapal-Almaty transfer in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation in the wooden cabins at Taubulak Eco-Camp on Day 4
  • Meals (lunch in a cafe in Taldykorgan on Day 1, three meals during trekking, dinner in a cafe in Taldykorgan on Day 5)
  • Services of a professional English-speaking guide (for a group of 4 people – 2 guides will be provided)
  • Environmental and entry fees
  • Camping equipment: tent (2-person), sleeping bag, sleeping pad
  • Drinking water

Not Included:

  • Personal expenses of tour participants
  • Accommodation in Almaty before/after the tour
  • Rent of personal camping gear (sleeping bag, sleeping pad, personal utensils, etc.)
  • Any additional transfers
  • Visa services and registration in Kazakhstan (if required)
  • Additional services not specified in the itinerary
  • Insurance

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).
  • Waterproof Gore-Tex jacket and pants, windproof jacket, warm fleece jacket or Polartec jacket.
  • A cap or hat for sun protection.
  • Trekking boots or sneakers with hard soles and high lacing.
  • Change of shoes for camp (lightweight sneakers).
  • Several pairs of socks and a pair of warm socks.
  • Beanie or warm hat, gloves
  • Several sets of underwear.
  • Personal backpack.
  • Head torch with adjustable brightness and beam distance.
  • Water container or 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 72 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
Day 5

At 7:00 AM, your guide will meet you at your hotel, and we will set off from Almaty to Taldykorgan. Upon arriving in the city around 10:00 AM, the first stop will be the Museum of Local History, followed by lunch at a local cafe. Afterward, we will proceed to the town of Tekeli and then to the Tekeli Stele, marking the starting point of a hiking route along the Kora Gorge to Apiary #5. Well enjoy stops along the way for rest and photo opportunities. Upon reaching the apiary, we will set up camp, explore the surroundings, and conclude the day with dinner.

Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 1450 m (4760 ft) above sea level
The distance covered on this day 
11 km (7 mi)
Elevation gain +340 m (1115 ft)

We will have breakfast at 8:00 AM before embarking on a hike up the Kora Gorge to Apiary #10. Rest and lunch stops will be included along the way. The ascent is gentle and suitable for hiking, with the route passing through picturesque forests and meadows. Upon reaching the apiary, we will set up camp, and have a dinner cooked over a fire or on a gas stove.

Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 1600 m (5250 ft) above sea level
The hiking distance covered on this day  10 km (6 mi)
Elevation gain +150 m (490 ft)

Following breakfast at 8:00 AM, we'll proceed along the Kora Gorge towards Asylbay Glade. As we ascend, the landscape transforms, with birches giving way to lofty mountain plateaus, and numerous waterfalls cascading from majestic rocky peaks. Routine stops will be made for rest, lunch, and photo opportunities. Upon reaching the destination, a tent camp will be established. Then you can explore the surroundings and return to the camp for dinner.

Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 1860 m (6100 ft) above sea level
The hiking distance covered on this day 11,5 km (7 mi)
Elevation gain +260 m (850 ft)

Following breakfast at 8:00 AM and packing up, we'll continue our journey up the Kora Gorge to reach the Taubulak Eco-Camp. Upon arrival, lunch and accommodation in wooden cabins will be provided. Next, we'll embark on a circular hike to the Burkhan-Bulak Waterfall, the tallest in Kazakhstan, situated at an altitude of 2000 meters (6560 ft) with a height of 112 meters (367 ft). After the hike, we'll return to the camp for dinner in the local dining room and some well-deserved rest.

Overnight stay in the wooden cabin at an altitude of 2100 m (6890 ft) above sea level
The distance covered on this day  8,5 km (5 mi)
Elevation gain +240 m (790 ft)

After breakfast at 8:00 AM and packing up, we'll begin our descent down the Kora Gorge toward Basmatchiy Pass. We will have lunch during one of the stops along the way. This day will be the longest and most challenging. At the end of the hiking route, we'll reach the road near the village of Kapal, where a car will be waiting to transport us to Taldykorgan for dinner. Following dinner, we'll journey back to Almaty, expecting to return to the city around 11:00 PM.

The hiking distance covered on this day – 12 km (7.5 mi)
Elevation gain +900/-1000 m (+2950 ft/-3280 ft)

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Day 1

At 7:00 AM, your guide will meet you at your hotel, and we will set off from Almaty to Taldykorgan. Upon arriving in the city around 10:00 AM, the first stop will be the Museum of Local History, followed by lunch at a local cafe. Afterward, we will proceed to the town of Tekeli and then to the Tekeli Stele, marking the starting point of a hiking route along the Kora Gorge to Apiary #5. Well enjoy stops along the way for rest and photo opportunities. Upon reaching the apiary, we will set up camp, explore the surroundings, and conclude the day with dinner.

Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 1450 m (4760 ft) above sea level
The distance covered on this day 
11 km (7 mi)
Elevation gain +340 m (1115 ft)

Day 2

We will have breakfast at 8:00 AM before embarking on a hike up the Kora Gorge to Apiary #10. Rest and lunch stops will be included along the way. The ascent is gentle and suitable for hiking, with the route passing through picturesque forests and meadows. Upon reaching the apiary, we will set up camp, and have a dinner cooked over a fire or on a gas stove.

Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 1600 m (5250 ft) above sea level
The hiking distance covered on this day  10 km (6 mi)
Elevation gain +150 m (490 ft)

Day 3

Following breakfast at 8:00 AM, we'll proceed along the Kora Gorge towards Asylbay Glade. As we ascend, the landscape transforms, with birches giving way to lofty mountain plateaus, and numerous waterfalls cascading from majestic rocky peaks. Routine stops will be made for rest, lunch, and photo opportunities. Upon reaching the destination, a tent camp will be established. Then you can explore the surroundings and return to the camp for dinner.

Overnight stay in the tent camp at an altitude of 1860 m (6100 ft) above sea level
The hiking distance covered on this day 11,5 km (7 mi)
Elevation gain +260 m (850 ft)

Day 4

Following breakfast at 8:00 AM and packing up, we'll continue our journey up the Kora Gorge to reach the Taubulak Eco-Camp. Upon arrival, lunch and accommodation in wooden cabins will be provided. Next, we'll embark on a circular hike to the Burkhan-Bulak Waterfall, the tallest in Kazakhstan, situated at an altitude of 2000 meters (6560 ft) with a height of 112 meters (367 ft). After the hike, we'll return to the camp for dinner in the local dining room and some well-deserved rest.

Overnight stay in the wooden cabin at an altitude of 2100 m (6890 ft) above sea level
The distance covered on this day  8,5 km (5 mi)
Elevation gain +240 m (790 ft)

Day 5

After breakfast at 8:00 AM and packing up, we'll begin our descent down the Kora Gorge toward Basmatchiy Pass. We will have lunch during one of the stops along the way. This day will be the longest and most challenging. At the end of the hiking route, we'll reach the road near the village of Kapal, where a car will be waiting to transport us to Taldykorgan for dinner. Following dinner, we'll journey back to Almaty, expecting to return to the city around 11:00 PM.

The hiking distance covered on this day – 12 km (7.5 mi)
Elevation gain +900/-1000 m (+2950 ft/-3280 ft)

Tekeli Stele
Kora Gorge
Asylbay Gorge
Burkhan-Bulak Waterfall
Kapal Village
Tekeli Stele
Kora Gorge
Asylbay Gorge
Burkhan-Bulak Waterfall
Kapal Village

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