Issyk lake and Bear Waterfall with visiting museum of Golden Man
Overview
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8 hours
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Want to visit mountain spots close to Almaty?
We will do 1km trekking to the waterfall and enjoy the view of the peaks. You will need good shoes and mood to do this activity.
You are welcome to Issyk lake that is located in the Tian-Shan mountains in Ile-Alatau national park. Here we can do some picnic with the lake view.
Also let’s visit the historical museum where the first golden man (kazakh warrior) was found in Almaty region.
Join us for comfortable tour in mini groups
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
4 hours overall travellers spend on the car
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Archeological Museum of Local Lore
We will visit the museum off Golden man. Here in 1970, under the leadership of kazakh scientists, a Sak burial was discovered, which later became known as the Issyk burial mounds. In one of them they found the “Golden Man” - the remains of a Sak warrior dressed in golden armor.
Turgen Waterfalls
We will do trekking to the waterfall around 2 km hiking that is at 1521 meters elevation. Bear Waterfall is easily accessible and beautiful in the Turgen Gorge, and is one of the most visited places by tourists and lovers of mountain trails. The waterfall is named “Bear” because brown bears were found in the Turgen Gorge back in the 1960s[
What‘s Included
National parks entrance fees
Bottled water
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Issyk lake and Bear Waterfall with visiting museum of Golden Man
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Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day trip
Shane C,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'd recommend his trip. It was an amazing day out with a fantastic host. There is a good variety of things to do. The walk to the waterfall is gorgeous. The lake is amazing, such a stunning sight The golden man museum is very informative Nur-Sultan is a very knowledgeable host. It was a fantastic day trip from Almaty
Amazing experience
T4526VGmichaele,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such an amazing tour! Everything was well-organized, and we got to see and learn so much. Our tour guide, Bek, made the experience even better—he was friendly, knowledgeable, and always made sure we were comfortable. I truly recommend this tour, especially with Bek as your guide!
The scenery was...
Calvin D,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The scenery was absolutely beautiful and our guide was knowledgeable which made the whole experience even better. The transport was really comfortable and I loved how clear all the communication was about pickup and what to bring—it made everything super easy and stress-free. I would definitely recommend this tour and the company to anyone visiting.
Great trip!
Joseph H,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really good value for money. Zangar took us to a waterfall in the hills with a good 20 min walk to the waterfall. Next we went to the lake in the mountains which also had a 20 min walk but there was the option to use a buggy to drive there. Finally we went to the museum where we learnt about the golden man. In total we probably drive for 2-3 hours
We had a great time and the planning was amazing!
883nikosb,,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for the amazing tour. The sites they took us to were gorgeous and the day was very well planned. They even arranged a taxi pickup and paid the fare. Recommended!
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kwanghoc2025,,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fun trip with Wifi, especially the beautiful scenery and the weather was good, and the guide was so friendly and detailed, so it was a great trip and the driver was happy to drive calmly. Finally the pickup service to the hotel is the best 👍
short day out from almaty
bradp161,,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00i got good experience with small group. time was punctual and lunch was very delicious. fall, lake and museum all are worth visit when you have limited time of day.
Wonderful Experience with Kazakhstanverynice
172dipanjand,,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the pleasure of experiencing a tour with Kassym, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I've had. Kassym is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the local history, culture, and landmarks, but he also brings a warm, friendly energy that makes you feel truly welcomed and at ease.
Issyk lake & museum with Kassym
R7835WO,,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joyful hiking around Issyk lake & upto Besr waterfall. Museum of Goldenman was more interesting with archeologist. Kassym tries every effort to fulfil tourst's mind.
Visit to Bear Waterfall and Lake
Jatish S,,Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Driver / guide picked me up from my apartment. Provided a great tour, there were only 2 of us, and ensured we both had a great, supported experience.
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