Weekend trips

TURGEN WATERFALLS
If you go to the Turgen gorge, you will see not only wonderful waterfalls up to 30 meters high but also famous sacae burial mounds dated the 1st millennium B.C., relic mossy fir-groves that grow on permafrost. Come to the visit-center which was recently built in Turgen gorge, and trout farm.

• Length: 10 hours
• Time on bus: 3 hours.
• Walking part: 3 km.
• Equipment: sports shoes and sports clothes.
• The cost includes: transport to the place of excursion and back, ecology fee and guide.
• Price: 5000 tg for adult.

ISSYK LAKE
Before it disappeared in 1963 as a result of a terrible sel, the lake was rightfully considered a pearl of Zaili Alatau. Now the lake is partly re construcsted. Not far from the lake you can see beautiful rocks called Kremlin wall. The road goes through the places where the “Golden Man” – the symbol of Kazakhstan – was found.

• Length: 10 hours.
• Time on bus: 3 hours.
• Walking part: 6 km.
• Age – from 5 years old.
• Equipment: sports shoes and sports clothes.
• The cost includes: transport to the place of excursion and back, ecology fee and guide.
• Price: 5000 tg for adult.

CHARYN
Fantastic Castle Valley of the canyon of river Charyn will open the world of marvelous rock-towers made of red sandstone, the age of which is 10-12 million years.
There is trout in the river Charyn. On the banks where relic ash, dzhungar barberry and saxaul grow ibex, foxes and wolfs wander. In the rocks falcons, eagles make their nests.

• Length: 14 hours
• Time on bus: 7 hours.
• Walking part: from 8 km.
• Equipment: sports shoes and sports clothes.
• The cost includes: transport to the place of excursion and back, ecology fee and guide.
• Price: 6000 tg for adult.

4 CANYONS of CHARYN RIVER
The Charyn river is one of the most interesting geographic features in the Almaty region. During the tour You have the opportunity to study the canyons of the great river.The route will pass through Kurohiko the valley, you will see the canyon of Temirlik river, visit the Canon Uzyn-Bulak Valley and Castles

• Lenght: 11-12 hours.
• Time on bus: 8hours.
• Walking part: 6 km.
• Equipment: sport shoes and sport clothes.
• The cost includes delivery to the place of excursion and back, environmental fees, guide.
• Price: 8500 tg for person.

TAMGALY TAS (ILI RIVER)
In Tamgaly you will see rock paintings created by old painters and open one more page of history for yourself. You will visit archaeological diggings, see the paintings of ancient nomads and a salty spring. No history lover will be indifferent to Tamgaly.

• Length: 14 hours
• Motor part: 8 hours.
• Walking part: from 8 km.
• Equipment: sports shoes and sports clothes.
• The cost includes: transport to the place of excursion and back, ecology fee and guide.
• Price: 6000 tg.

AKSAI GORGE
Refuge of ancient monks, a legendary place of Almaty region. A small distance from the city and easy access didn’t diminish attraction of the place both for pilgrims and for tourists. Monks and their students will show you their way of life, beliefs and history. You will see beautiful nature, a lovely river and places for rest.

• Length: 10 hours
• Time on bus: 2 hours.
• Walking part: 6 km.
• Equipment: sports shoes and sports clothes.
• The cost includes: transport to the place of excursion and back, ecology fee and guide.
• Price: 4000 tg.

BIG ALMATY LAKE
The lake is also called the pearl of Zaili Alatau. It is a wonderful place for rest. Ice-cold water of the lake is of mountain origin. It flows from the mountains covered with eternal ice. Many trekking routes to Issyk-Kul pass through Big Almaty lake.

• Length: 14 hours.
• Time on bus: 3 hours.
• Walking part: 3 to 12 km.
• Equipment: sports shoes and sports clothes.
• The cost includes: transport to the place of excursion and back, ecology fee and guide.
• Price: 6000 tg.

ALMATY CITY TOUR
Southern capital is by right cultural center of the republic. The city provides big opportunities for cultural and active leisure. There are a lot of theaters, museums, more than 100 monuments of history, architecture and monumental art. Sights: Koktobe, Park of 28 Panfilov heroes, Holy Ascension Cathedral of Russian Orthodox Church на The Ascension Cathedral, Independence Monument, Medeo alpine skating rink, museums, theaters etc.

• Duration: 4 hours.
• Automobile part: 2 hours.
• Walking part: 2 hours.
• Equipment: casual clothing.
• Cost: Prices are negotiable.

KOLSAY LAKES
In two days you will visit the picturesque lake, which are the pearl, Severdighetene Shan.Capture the change of natural zones (coniferous forest, Alpine meadows).

• Elevation: up to 3,000 m.
• The length: transport – 630 km, on foot 16 km (optional).
• Duration: 2 days.
• Route: Almaty – the village of Saty – oz. Kolsai 1 – oz. Kolsai 2 – Almaty.
• Accommodation: camp on the lake. Kolsai 1.
• Food: 3 meals(1st day: Breakfast, lunch-Lunches, dinner), (2 - day: Breakfast, lunch, dinner-rations).
• Excursions: Oz. Kolsai – 2 oz. Kolsai – 3.
• You should have: warm clothing, personal dishes, meals on the road, a hat and sunglasses.
• Price: 16000 KZT.

MONKS’ GORGE
It still keeps the secret of monks who lived here in the past. Little known gorge is situated in Talgar Reserve.
Rocky cave either Buddhist or Christian origin reminds us of lives of mysterious recluses. They settled in this land almost three centuries ago.

• Length: 10 hours
• Time on bus: 2 hours.
• Walking part: from 2 km.
• Equipment: sports shoes and sports clothes.
• Cost: 5000 kzt.

ALMA-ARASAN GORGE
Just 15 km from the city lays Alma-Arasan gorge. In it there is a hydrogen sulfide spring (the famous sanatorium – Alma-Arasan resort). It is the most popular place for rest of Almaty population. In winter you can sledge and in summer horse-riding routes are interesting.

• Length: 10 hours
• The cost includes: transport to the place of excursion and back, ecology fee and guide.

RAFTING ON CHILIK RIVER

• Cost: 12000 kzt/person (group of 10 people)
• Gathering at 7:30 departure at 8:00

RAFTING ON ILI RIVER

• From the dam to rock paintings with a stop near Nomads’ Castle
• Cost: 9500 kzt/person (group of 10 people)
• Gathering at в 8:30, departure at 9:00

PAINTBALL ON THE NATURE

• Cost: 3000 kzt.
• Cost includes: marker, 100 balls, protection, mask, camouflage.
• Not included: transportation to the place of game.