HIGHLIGHTS:
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Reach one of the most panoramic viewpoints near Almaty
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Follow a scenic ridge trail above alpine valleys and mountain forests
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Learn the story of Anatoly Bukreev — legendary Kazakh mountaineer and climber of 11 eight-thousanders without oxygen
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Enjoy a full day of hiking, connection with nature, and breathtaking views of the Ile Alatau range
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Experience the beauty of the wild mountain ridges just an hour’s drive from Almaty
PRICE:
270$ per one Person
170$ per person for the group of 2
150$ per person for the group of 3
130$ per person for the group of 4
100$ per person for the group of 5-7
90$ per person for the group of 8-12
MOUNTAIN RANGE:
Ile Alatau
SEASON:
All year round
Elevation range:
1800 – 3010 m.a.s.l.
Duration:
1 day
Ability level:
intermediate, advanced/expert
Start point:
Itinerary:
Program Schedule:
07:00 – Meeting the guide at the hotel in Almaty. Transfer to the Kotyrbulak Gorge.
08:30 – Arrival to the “Pioneer” mountain resort. Gear check and briefing.
09:00 – Start of the hike. The trail follows the gorge uphill along the cable car line, passing a natural spring where you can refill water. From there, we climb to the eastern ridge toward the saddle. Here, hikers can choose between two routes — to the “Krasny Yar” landslide and down to Oy-Karagay Gorge, or continuing up the ridge toward Bukreev Peak. We’ll take the ridge route, stopping along the way for short rests and snacks.
11:30 – Arrival at the pre-summit ridge and viewpoint with panoramic views of Left Talgar Gorge. On clear days, you can even spot the highest point of the Zailiyskiy Alatau range — Talgar Peak (4,979 m). Rest, snack, and photos before continuing the ascent. The final section includes a few rocky stretches.
13:00 – Reaching the summit of Bukreev Peak (3,010 m). Rest and enjoy the mountain panorama.
14:00 – Descent to Nadezhda Plateau. Lunch and rest.
15:00 – Continue down the trail through Yelik-Sai Gorge, returning to the Pioneer resort area.
18:30 – Return to Almaty.
Required clothing and equipment
CLOTHING:
– comfortable stretchy long trousers or leggings
– T-shirt or shirt with long sleeves
– warm jacket with long sleeves (fleece or polartec)
– windproof thin jacket
– neck gaiter
– cap or panama
– thin gloves
– long thick socks
– comfortable mountain shoes (trekking shoes or boots)
– rain jacket or poncho
EQUIPMENT:
– trekking poles
– seating mat
ACCESSORIES:
– sunglasses
– sunscreen cream and lipstick
– headlamp
SNACK AND LUNCH:
– food for light snacks along the way (nuts, dried fruits, bars, etc.)
– thermos with hot tea (0.5-1 l)
– a container with drinking water (0.5-1 l)
ADDITIONALLY:
– personal first-aid kit (adhesive plasters, painkillers, individual medicines in the presence of chronic or other diseases)
Services included in the package:
2. Certified English-speaking trekking guide.
3. All admission and environmental fees.
4. Lunch box.
5. Drinking water (1,5 l)
Services does not included in the package:
1. Personal expenses and other expenses not indicated in the program.
2. Individual snacks.
3. Rental of hiking equipment (available upon request).
4. Accommodation in Almaty before or after the tour.
5. Visa support and registration in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, if required.
6. Insurance policy.
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