Climbing To Big Almaty Peak And Tourist Peak
About this tour
Two summits in one trip with an overnight stay at the space observation station
Transportation: 20 km one way
Hike: 11 km one way
Complexity: 4/5 High, for experienced hikers only
Duration: 2 days
Additional expenses: transportation to Kosmostation and homestay
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan to Big Almaty Peak, Kazakhstan
Timeline of the tour to Big Almaty Peak and Tourist Peak Day 1 7:00 Meeting point We will meet in the city center or near your hotel. We gather and head to the space observatio station by taxi and special car, where we will check into our hut. There is a checkpoint between big almaty lake and the pass, so please have your passport with you. Leaving our large backpacks behind and taking only the essentials for the climb, we will start hiking almost immediately for the first summit. 9:00 Climbing Big Almaty Peak, 3680 m The trail to the summit of Big Almaty Peak will be challenging in some places. Although it is considered one of the most accessible peaks, the distance is not long, but loose rocks and some dangerous sections will require heightened attention to safety. However, standing on the summit with the entire city below you is an unforgettable feeling! On a clear summer day without smog, you can see the blue strip of the Kapchagay reservoir. 16:00 Jusany Kezen pass The descent will be as difficult as the ascent, but by 4:00 PM we will be back in the warm hut, sharing our impressions of the climb and preparing a delicious dinner while watching the sunset in one of the most beautiful places in Almaty.
Day 2: Tourist peak, Kazakhstan to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Day 2 06:00 Breakfast We will prepare a quick breakfast and go for adventures again! A challenging path awaits us. The route is less technical—no rocks, boulders, or cliffs—but the distance increases, and the height of the peak may cause altitude sickness. 07:00 Climbing to the summit of Tourist, 3954 m We will begin our journey up a trail among scree, through various types of medium scree or snow. Reaching a certain step, we will be on a pre-summit. Tourist Peak is not revealing itself until almost the very end, but it is worth it! It feels like you can see everything from this peak... the surroundings are endless and boundless. 15.00 Descent from the peak After a snack at the summit, we will return to our hut at the space observation station, where we will rest a bit and relieve our fatigue with a cup of hot tea and a snack. 18:00 Back to the city After descending to the hut, we will have a quick snack, pack up things, and head down to the road, where a car will pick us up and take us to the city. The descent after the ascent will be tough, but it is important to maintain concentration as we go down.
What's included
Guide service, Basic first aid kit, Photo report, Consultation, 4 meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast, lunch), Ecological fees
Transportation ~ $130 (one car), Hut (for 3-4 people) ~ $80 (one room), Porter service, Travel insurance, Personal expenses, Sleeping bag, mat, backpack and other personal items necessary for a multi-day mountain hike can be rented by request
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Almaty, Kazakhstan to Big Almaty Peak, Kazakhstan