Meeting & Departure

Group meeting at 7:30 AM at the circus car park, 50 Abay Street.
Departure is at 8:00 AM sharp, so please don’t be late.

Transport

Travel in a comfortable Hyundai Starex with air conditioning.
The vehicle accommodates a maximum of 10 people.
The drive to the first location takes approximately 2 hours.

Bear Waterfall (Turgen Gorge)

Hiking (1 km one way)
Upon arrival, begin a scenic hike along a mountain trail to the waterfall.

Bear Waterfall
Enjoy free time to relax, explore, and take photos in this beautiful natural setting.

Return
Hike back 1 km to the vehicle.

Issyk Lake

Transport
Drive to Issyk Lake.

Issyk Lake
Enjoy free time to walk along the shore, relax, and take photos of the stunning turquoise lake surrounded by mountains.

‍ Guided Experience
Your English-speaking guide will share insights about:

• the history and formation of Issyk Lake
• the 1963 mudflow that destroyed the original lake
• the ancient Saka culture and the discovery of the “Golden Man” nearby
• the nature and unique features of the Ile-Alatau region

Transport
Drive to a local trout farm.

Trout Farm
Free time with optional activities:

Fishing (optional, extra charge)
rod rental: ~500 KZT
caught fish: ~5000–6000 KZT per kg

Lunch (optional, extra charge)
average cost: ~5000 KZT
Return to Almaty

Transport
The return journey takes approximately 2 hours.

Arrival / Drop-off
Arrival in Almaty around 4:00–5:00 PM.
Drop-off at the same location: 50 Abay Street (circus car park).

Please bring comfortable shoes, a hat for sun protection, sun cream, cash, and water.