Assy Plateau & Turgen Private Tour: 2-Day Glamping Adventure
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About the Activity
The tour provides a great opportunity to visit famous natural attractions of the Almaty region and get acquainted with the history, life and culture of Kazakh nomads - within a weekend! There is a hike to the biggest waterfall of Turgen gorge - Kairak - is included in the itinerary A 6-hour jeep tour of the Assy plateau where you will be meeting nomads, studying rock paintings and looking at the observatory. And a night in a glamping style at the Trekking Club camp in Turgen gorge, which became the finalist of TOP-100 Green Destination in 2019.2 days
Private Tour
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Drinking water
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
English-speaking private guiding
Food and drink : Lunch. x 2
Food and drink : Dinner. Dinner
Food and drink : Breakfast. Breakfast
Ile-Alatau National park's entry fees and permissions
Accommodation at a Trekking Club camp in Turgen Gorge, 1 night, double tents (sharing basis)
Rent of personal clothes/shoes, hiking gear
Personal expenses like souvenirs, calls etc.
Menu does not include soft and alcohol drinks, snacks
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Locations in the itinerary
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Turgenskoye Gorge
Turgen River, Turgen, Kazakhstan, 040461Have started early in the morning from Almaty city, we follow the motorway in the direction of Turgen ravine, passing by Issyk village. The main road goes through famous Turgen trout farm, and after a short stop at National Park entry gates we continue driving up to Batan forestry where the asphalt road ends.
Here, at a confluence of rivers Kishi-Turgen and Turgen, the hiking part of a tour starts. A good, wide path follows up the Turgen stream: it was initially designed to be used as a National Park’s road but the main bridge in Batan has been washed away by the mudflow, so now everyone can enjoy this nice walk to the Big Kairak waterfall!2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Kairakskiy Waterfall
Turgen Gorge, Turgen, Kazakhstan, 040461There are 8 kilometers in total from Batan to the waterfall, but no any ascents, steep slopes and dangerous points. All you need is to enjoy the amazing wild nature around – deep spruce groves (Schrenk spruce) paved with endemic mossy grasses, ash-tree shrubs, colorful meadows full of flowers, dragonflies and butterflies…
Having crossed 11 old bridges, we finally come to a confluence of Turgen and Kairak rivers where turn left and hike up for another 20 minutes through the spruce grove, following the Kairak river. Even there, inside a forest you can hear the voice of the falling water: Kairak waterfall appears suddenly, just around the last corner.
The Kairak waterfall is one of the biggest in the region: its height is more than 55 meters (70 in total) and it never dries. In Kazakh language its name is associated with sharpener.
A way to the waterfall takes 2,5-3 hours of walking. The way back takes another 2 hours, so you should consider 5-6 hours of walking in total.5 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Turgenskoye Gorge
Turgen River, Turgen, Kazakhstan, 040461After a hike, we get back to Batan and move to the private territory of Trekking Club campsite, at a riverbank.
Accommodate at a campsite, take late lunch and relax after a hike in hammocks in a forest.
Then take dinner and stay overnight at a camp.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationAccommodation
- Trekking Club campsite in Turgen, glamping
Meals
- Lunch
- Dinner
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- If we pick you up at a hotel or a guest house, we normally wait for you (a guide or a driver) at a lobby/reception desk 15 minutes before departure. If we meet you at the airport, then a guide/driver will hold a plate with your name - as provided in booking.
- Travelers will be picked up 20 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Russian
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketPlease refer to the pick up time and place accepted both sides during booking! If you do not mention the exact address or hotel name in Almaty, where you prefer to be pickup up, we will not be able to find you. Pick up time will be advised by a tour provider, it must be set and confirmed both sides at least 48 hours before a tour. It depends on a season, weather forecast and/or time of your arrival in Almaty (if you come to the airport or train station).Cancellation & Refunds
Special cancellation policy.- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Cancel at least 3 day before activity starts in Asia/Almaty time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by Trekking Club KazakhstanCreated on 19 Apr 2023Created on 29 May 2025
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