Private Tour

Almaty Issyk Lake, Turgen Waterfall and Turgen Gorge Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

6:00 AM — departure from your hotel by jeep/SUV. Drive 80 km (about 2 hours).

First stop — Issyk Lake (1,760 meters above sea level). Time for a walk and photos.

Next — a 1-hour hike to Bear Waterfall. The trail is suitable for both children and seniors. Time to relax, take photos, and swim if you’d like. Hike back to the car — about 1 hour.

Drive to a trout farm — около 1 hour. Fishing is optional (extra charge). Your catch can be cooked on site. Lunch.

Return to Almaty — about 2 hours. Hotel drop-off around 6:00 PM.

Feel free to ask your guide to take photos throughout the day!

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Lake Issyk

Your day starts early — 6:00 AM pickup right from your hotel in a comfortable jeep or SUV. Then we hit the road for a scenic 80 km drive (about 2 h) through rolling foothills and mountain views. Our first stop is Lake Issyk, alpine lake at 1,760 meters above sea level. It’s the perfect spot to feel the spirit of the Tian Shan and capture some amazing photos.

2 hours • Admission Included

Ayusai Gorge

Next, we head out on an easy 1-hour hike up to Bear Waterfall. The trail is scenic and suitable for both kids and seniors. At the waterfall, you’ll have time to relax, enjoy the refreshing mist (swimming is welcome!). Of course, there’ll be plenty of time for photos. Then we hike back down to the car (about 1 h).

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meals

Restroom on board

WiFi on board

Gratuities

Pickup points

Royal Tulip Almaty

Ospanova St., 401/2, Almaty Kazakhstan

Salem Hotel On Abaya

Abaya Avenue 157A Almaty Kazakhstan

Sadu Hotel Almaty, A Member Of Radisson Individuals

Al-Farabi Avenue 128/7 Almaty Kazakhstan

Sunshine Alma-Ata Hotel

No.110 Foreman nova Street Almaty Kazakhstan

Almaty Airport

Almaty Kazakhstan

Novotel Almaty City Center

Dostyk Avenue 104 A Almaty Kazakhstan

Options

Group by Bus

Bus: Group Tour by Bus
Pick Up: Pick up is not included
Pickup included

Private By JEEP/SUV

JEEP/SUV: Private comfortable 4x4 for mountain and off-road travel.
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Have had a wonderful time with good!!! I am very grateful for the service and organization 🥇👍🏼
Rais T,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
That was so cool! Beautifully delicious interesting educational! We will come back many more times ❗️thank you for the service for caring and delicious food comfort transfer interesting stories , sparkling humor ! There are not enough words to describe all the emotions of this adventure! I recommend it!!!