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From Almaty: Turgen Mountains, Trout Farm & Issyk Lake Tour

NewAlmaty, Kazakhstan
  • Duration8h
  • Group sizeMax 19 guests
  • Getting aroundOn foot · Car · Minivan · Coach
  • OptionsGroup Tour without Guide · Group Tour with Guide · Private tour with English Speaking Driver/Guide
  • GuideNo guide · Live guide
  • CancellationFree up to 24 hours before it starts
  • Guided inEnglish, Russian, KK
  • Drop-offBack at the meeting pointBauyrzhan Momyshuly Monument

About this experience

Embark on a scenic drive towards the green valleys of Turgen Gorge. Begin with a walk through lush forest trails towards Turgen Waterfall. Take in the fresh mountain air, feel the cool spray as the water cascades down the cliffside, and enjoy free time to photograph the surrounding wilderness. Next, continue to a charming local trout farm nestled in the gorge. Unwind in the tranquil environment and opt to savour a delicious lunch featuring freshly caught trout cooked on-site. In the afternoon, travel to the renowned Issyk Lake, located at an altitude of 1,760 metres (Special Cars or Horses can be hired if needed). Stroll along the water's edge, learn about the area's rich history and ancient archaeological heritage, or simply relax by the water during a peaceful picnic stop. After a full day of nature and exploration, enjoy a comfortable drive back to Almaty, arriving in the evening.

Where you'll meet

Bauyrzhan Momyshuly Monument

Гоголя Б/Н, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Where you'll go

  1. 1

    Almaty accommodations

    central Almaty accommodations

    Departure point for round-trip private transfers.

  2. 2

    Turgen Gorge

    Ile-Alatau National Park

    Begin a guided nature hike along forest trails leading to Turgen Waterfall.

  3. 3

    Turgen Waterfall

    Turgen Gorge

    Take time to photograph the cascading mountain waters and enjoy the serene forest atmosphere.

  4. 4

    Local mountain trout farm

    Turgen Gorge

    Relax in the scenic outdoor setting and choose to sample freshly prepared local trout cooked on-site.

  5. 5

    Issyk Lake

    Stroll along the water's edge, learn about the catastrophic 1963 mudslide and surrounding Saka burial mounds, and unwind by the turquoise waters.

What's included

  • Round-trip private transfers from central Almaty accommodations
  • Professional licensed guide (English/Kazakh)
  • All national park, ecological, and site entry fees

What's not included

  • Lunch at the trout farm (available for direct purchase on-site)
  • Personal drinks, snacks, and bottled water
  • Gratuities for driver and guide

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather appropriate clothing
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash in local currency (KZT) for lunch and personal purchases

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Pregnant women
  • Babies under 1 year

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Babies under 1 year
  • People over 70 years

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Food and drinks in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Additional Payment for Special Car or Horse at the Barrier Point to be paid by cash to local village drivers.

Getting around: On foot · Car · Minivan · Coach

Meet your guide

GuideD29AE

GuideD29AEVerified guide

Speaks English, Armenian, Georgian, Russian

Day trips, city tours and multi-day journeys across the Caucasus, Central Asia and Southeast Asia, run with local drivers and guides in each country.

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