Alma-Arasan Gorge Trekking Tour

Embark on a trek to Alma-Arasan Gorge (Prohodnoye Gorge), one of the most easily accessible and picturesque places near Almaty. The trail follows the river, involving several crossings over wooden and iron bridges.

  • Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
  • Tour Duration: 1 Day
  • Available: From May to October
  • Best Period: From September to October
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Alma-Arasan Gorge Trekking Tour
Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
Tour Duration: 1 Day
Available: From May to October
Best Period: From September to October
Private Tour
Elevation Gain: 1750-2750 m a.s.l.
Difficulty: Moderate
Age restriction: 7+

Group Size: 1-15 people

What's Included in the Price?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off; private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Services of a professional English-speaking guide
  • Environmental fees
  • Lunch
  • A bottle of drinking water per person

Not Included:

  • Personal expenses of tour participants
  • Any additional transfers
  • Visa services and registration in Kazakhstan (if required)
  • Additional services not specified in the itinerary

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.

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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 excursion:

  • Comfortable clothing (shorts, pants, leggings, and a T-shirt or lightweight long-sleeved shirt)
  • Trekking boots or sneakers
  • Waterproof and windproof jacket
  • During colder seasons – insulated jacket or down jacket (warmer than usual), a hat, scarf, and gloves
  • A hat or sun-shielding cap
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Tick and mosquito repellent
  • Personal first-aid kit
  • Trekking poles (optional)
  • Swimsuit, flip-flops, and a bath towel for showers in the hot springs

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, 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 24 hours* before its start, 50% of the total cost will be retained.
  • If you cancel less than 12 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.

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Itinerary

After meeting your guide at your hotel in Almaty, you'll board a comfortable vehicle that will take you to the starting point of the route near the former Alma-Arasan Health Resort. The trekking path follows the course of the Prohodnaya River. In the beginning, it features a rocky trail and crosses two bridges. There is also a recreational area featuring wooden hot and cold thermal water pools, where you can swim on our way back. Continuing, you will see the Girl's Tears Waterfall. Then, we'll go higher to reach a pine-birch grove. The trail leads through a thicket of raspberries, offering a bountiful harvest of sweet ripe berries in the autumn.

Around 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) past the waterfall, you'll approach a deep canyon with the Big Iguzek stream at its base, which tends to dry up in the summer. Crossing it is manageable, with visible trails in several spots. Beyond the canyon, the trail winds through the forest, occasionally opening up to small clearings. Next, we'll reach the Terra Glade, situated at an altitude of 2650 meters (8695 ft) above sea level. Getting to it requires crossing the river via a bridge constructed from two iron pipes. From the glade, the prominent Pila Peak standing at 4000 meters (13120 ft) is clearly visible, and a charming lake provides a perfect spot for recovery and relaxation. The city of Almaty can be seen from the glade's edge. After a rest at Terra Glade, you will follow the path leading to the final destination of the route – Alyoshka’s Bridge, a climb that takes no more than 15 minutes. The return journey follows the same route, and after a rewarding day of trekking, you will be safely transported back to your hotel.

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Itinerary

After meeting your guide at your hotel in Almaty, you'll board a comfortable vehicle that will take you to the starting point of the route near the former Alma-Arasan Health Resort. The trekking path follows the course of the Prohodnaya River. In the beginning, it features a rocky trail and crosses two bridges. There is also a recreational area featuring wooden hot and cold thermal water pools, where you can swim on our way back. Continuing, you will see the Girl's Tears Waterfall. Then, we'll go higher to reach a pine-birch grove. The trail leads through a thicket of raspberries, offering a bountiful harvest of sweet ripe berries in the autumn.

Around 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) past the waterfall, you'll approach a deep canyon with the Big Iguzek stream at its base, which tends to dry up in the summer. Crossing it is manageable, with visible trails in several spots. Beyond the canyon, the trail winds through the forest, occasionally opening up to small clearings. Next, we'll reach the Terra Glade, situated at an altitude of 2650 meters (8695 ft) above sea level. Getting to it requires crossing the river via a bridge constructed from two iron pipes. From the glade, the prominent Pila Peak standing at 4000 meters (13120 ft) is clearly visible, and a charming lake provides a perfect spot for recovery and relaxation. The city of Almaty can be seen from the glade's edge. After a rest at Terra Glade, you will follow the path leading to the final destination of the route – Alyoshka’s Bridge, a climb that takes no more than 15 minutes. The return journey follows the same route, and after a rewarding day of trekking, you will be safely transported back to your hotel.

Alma-Arasan Gorge
Alma-Arasan Gorge

Situated on the northern slope of the Ile Alatau Mountains at an elevation of 1780 meters (5840 feet), Alma-Arasan Gorge is one of the most picturesque places near Almaty. It's often referred to by the informal yet widely used name Prohodnoye Gorge. Alma-Arasan serves as the easiest and shortest route to the intermountain valley of the Chon-Kemin River, the Kungey Alatau Range, and Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul Lake.

Alma-Arasan's allure lies in its breathtaking setting, with steep mountain slopes on one side and a lively river stream on the other. The gorge features a recreational area complete with wooden hot and cold thermal water pools. This location remains accessible year-round.

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