Starting/ending point: Almaty city
Driving distance: 240 km from Almaty and back
Tour duration: 10 hours
Start time: 09:00 am
Availability season: May - October
Tour language: English | Russian
Tour activities: Sightseeing | Walking
Tour options: PRIVATE
ITINERARY
09:00 Pick-up and trip to Turgen gorge
10:30 Off-road trip to Assy plateau, several stops for the photo
12:30 Observatory of Assy, enjoying the view, photographing
14:00 Lunch (not included, but provided at a local cafe and paid by tourists)
15:00 Trip to Issyk Lake
16:00 Issyk Lake, enjoying the scenery, photographing
17:00 Way back to Almaty
19:00 Drop-off
⚠️ [Visits to any of the tour sites may be canceled and their order changed due to the change of seasons, weather conditions and other circumstances beyond our control]
TOURIST PLACES you'll visit: Turgen Gorge Assy Plateau Observatory of Assy Issyk Lake On this tour you will go to the picturesque high-mountain plateau of Assy, the route that runs through the no less picturesque gorge of the Turgen River - the longest and most extensive gorge of the Trans-Ili Alatau, you will personally see a real astronomical observatory located at an altitude of 2750 m above sea level, where you literally touch to the clouds. In summer, the Assy plateau is an alpine blooming meadow with lush green grass, which is why it is used by shepherds as a summer pasture. Therefore, here you can always see herds of sheep, cows and horses. The shepherds live with families in yurts (dwellings of ancient nomads) during this period , many of which you can also see on this tour. In the second part of the tour, you will see the picturesque mountain lake called Issyk, which has a sad history. Issyk is a lake located in Issyk gorge 68 km from Almaty. Height above sea level - 1756 meters. It was formed about 8-10 thousand years ago as a result of a grand mountain collapse. This tour is designed so that you can enjoy the views at the best time of the day with the best lighting conditions. Our tour guide will show you the best photo spots and tell you interesting information about the sights. PRECAUTION • Not recommended for travelers with back problems, high/low blood pressure; • Not recommended for pregnant women; • Not recommended for travelers who can not withstand long trips by car.
✅ Hotel pick-up/drop-off ✅ Comfortable 4x4 SUV/minivan with driver ✅ English-speaking tour guide ✅ Bottled water ✅ National park entrance fee
❌ Lunch is not included (provided at a local cafe and paid by tourists)
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Almaty, Kazakhstan to Asy plateau, Batan, Kazakhstan