Assy Plateau & Turgen Gorge Tour
An observatory at 2700 m, waterfalls and shepherd yurts
One of the most beautiful spots of the Trans-Ili Alatau: the panoramic Assy plateau, an observatory at 2700 m, the Bear waterfall and a visit to shepherd yurts.
Program
- 08:00Departure from Almaty
A ~2 h drive (~100 km), coffee break with tandyr samsa.
- PlateauAssy Plateau & observatory
A high plateau at 2700 m, a walk by the astronomical observatory, panoramic views (~1 h).
- LunchPicnic in nature
Lunch outdoors with a view.
- WaterfallBear Waterfall
A ~3 km route (round trip), ~1.5–2 h.
- YurtsShepherd yurts
Meet nomadic life; national dishes by arrangement.
- 16:00–17:00Return
The drive to Almaty, arriving 18:00–19:00.
Price by group size
Price per vehicle
Price for the whole 4x4, up to 6 people. The table shows the per-person cost by group size.
| People | ₸/person |
|---|---|
| 1 | from 110,000 ₸ |
| 2 | from 55,000 ₸ |
| 3 | from 36,667 ₸ |
| 4 | from 27,500 ₸ |
| 5 | from 22,000 ₸ |
| 6 | from 18,333 ₸ |
- ✓Driver-guide
- ✓Comfortable 4x4
Route
What to bring
Passport or ID card. Some locations are in the border zone — documents may be checked.
Sneakers or boots comfortable for walking in the mountains; ideally waterproof.
It can be cold in the mountains — bring warm but non-restrictive clothing.
Sunglasses, a cap or hat and sunscreen.
Rain is frequent in the mountains and forecasts are unreliable — bring rain protection.
There's no internet in the mountains — you can't pay by card or transfer.
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from 55,000 ₸/person · 2 people