Price for 1 person: $80 per day for 1-3 persons; $100 per day for 4 persons and more
Duration: 3 days, 4 days or 5 days
Season: October-February*
*It is possible to organize a tour in the summer time. Prices are 50% higher from May to September.
Area: Northern Tien-Shan mountains, Ile Alatau National Park
Accommodation: in a hotel
Discover the magic of Tien Shan mountains on one of our Inn-based hiking tours around Almaty city! On inn-based hiking trips you can focus 100% on the trekking experience . Your only “job” is absorbing and enjoying all the destination of your choice has to offer – its breathtaking views, challenging and fulfilling days of hiking, awe-inspiring natural, wildlife, and unique natural wonders. You’ll hike by day and at night sleep in hotels. The character and amenities of these accommodations vary significantly, some being quite elaborate and others being very basic.
Hiking route №1
Day 1. Transfer Almaty city – Kazachka gorge (45 min). Kazachka river – Kokjailau valley – Batareika gorge – Prosveschenetc – Medeu hotel.
Distance: 11 km; 5-6 h. Difference in height: +540 m / -680 m (1690-2230-1550 m).
Day 2. Kim-Asar gorge – Serkebai mount – Komisarovskiy pass – Butakovka gorge – Butakosvkiy ice-waterfall – Lesnoi pass – Kotyrbulak gorge – Pioneer hotel
Distance: 12 km; 6-7 h. Difference in height: +1270 m / -1030 m (1680-2170-1850-2200-1980-2270-1780-1920 m).
Day 3. Almatau range – Krasniy Yar valley – Belbulak gorge, Oi Karagai resort. Transfer to Almaty city (1-1,5 h).
Distance: 8 km; 4 h. Difference in height: +470 m / -770 m (1900-2370-1600 m).
Hiking route №2
Day 1. Transfer Almaty city – Big Almaty gorge (30 min). Big Almaty river – Old Japanese road – Kazachka hotel.
Distance: 9 km; 4-5 h. Difference in height: +200 m / -580 m (1730-1930-1350 m).
Day 2. Transfer Almaty city – Kazachka gorge (45 min). Kazachka river – Kokjailau valley – Batareika gorge – Prosveschenetc – Medeu hotel.
Distance: 16 km; 8-9 h. Difference in height: +880 m / -680 m (1350-2230-1550).
Day 3. Kim-Asar gorge – Serkebai mount – Komisarovskiy pass – Butakovka gorge – Butakosvkiy ice-waterfall – Lesnoi pass – Kotyrbulak gorge – Pioneer hotel
Distance: 12 km; 6-7 h. Difference in height: +1270 m / -1030 m (1680-2170-1850-2200-1980-2270-1780-1920 m).
Day 4. Almatau range – Krasniy Yar valley – Belbulak gorge, Oi Karagai resort. Transfer to Almaty city (1-1,5 h).
Distance: 8 km; 4 h. Difference in height: +470 m / -770 m (1900-2370-1600 m).
Hiking route №3
Day 1. Kazachka river – Kokjailau valley – Batareika gorge – Prosveschenetc – Medeu hotel.
Distance: 11 km; 5-6 h. Difference in height: +540 m / -680 m (1690-2230-1550).
Day 2. Transfer Medeu hotel – Shymbulak resort (15 min). Tuyuksu valley – Alpinist’s memorial – Mynjilki dam – Glaciologocal station T-1 – back to Shymbulak. Transfer to Medeu hotel (15 min).
Distance: 18 km; 8-9 h. Difference in height: +1170 m / -1170 m (2230-3400-2230 m).
Day 3. Kim-Asar gorge – Serkebai mount – Komisarovskiy pass – Butakovka gorge – Butakosvkiy ice-waterfall – Lesnoi pass – Kotyrbulak gorge – Pioneer hotel
Distance: 12 km; 6-7 h. Difference in height: +1270 m / -1030 m (1680-2170-1850-2200-1980-2270-1780-1920 m).
Day 4. Lesnoi pass – Rock of Hope – Bukreev peak – back to Pioneer hotel.
Distance: 12 km; 7-8 h. Difference in height: +1370 m / -1370 m (1920-1780-3010-1780-1920 m).
Day 5. Almatau range – Krasniy Yar valley – Belbulak gorge, Oi Karagai resort. Transfer to Almaty city (1-1,5 h).
Distance: 8 km; 4 h. Difference in height: +470 m / -770 m (1900-2370-1600 m).
Price includes:
- Transport service (city – mountains – city)
- Guide service
- Permit on National Park
Not include:
- Accommodation in hotel or hostel (double room 50 USD, single room 40 USD). Options: Kazachka hotel, Medeu hotel and Pioneer hotel.
- Food in a hotel restaurant (15-30 USD per day)
Accoutrements:
– backpack (30-40 L);
– sunglasses;
– trekking sticks
– thermos.
Clothes:
– trekking boots;
– overshoes;
– winter cap;
– thermal wear;
– thermal pants;
– change clothers for the evening;
– fleece jacket;
– windstopper coat;
– down jacket -10…-15°С.
Documentation:
– passport;
– sunscreen;
– toothpaste;
– toothbrush;
– soap;
– towel;
– individual cosmetics;
– personal dishes (cup, plate, spoon).
Personal medicine box:
– individual medications.
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