Almaty Jeep Private Tour: Issyk Lake, Turgen Waterfall,Trout Farm
Description
7:00 AM — departure from your hotel by jeep/SUV. Drive 80 km (about 2 hours). First stop — Issyk Lake (1,760 meters above sea level). Time for a walk and photos. Next — a 1-hour hike to Bear Waterfall. The trail is suitable for both children and seniors. Time to relax, take photos, and swim if you’d like. Hike back to the car — about 1 hour. Drive to a trout farm — около 1 hour. Fishing is optional (extra charge). Your catch can be cooked on site. Lunch. Return to Almaty — about 2 hours. Hotel drop-off around 6:00 PM. Feel free to ask your guide to take photos throughout the day!
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Itinerary
Your day starts early — 6:00 AM pickup right from your hotel in a comfortable jeep or SUV. Then we hit the road for a scenic 80 km drive (about 2 h) through rolling foothills and mountain views. Our first stop is Lake Issyk, alpine lake at 1,760 meters above sea level. It’s the perfect spot to feel the spirit of the Tian Shan and capture some amazing photos.
Next, we head out on an easy 1-hour hike up to Bear Waterfall. The trail is scenic and suitable for both kids and seniors. At the waterfall, you’ll have time to relax, enjoy the refreshing mist (swimming is welcome!). Of course, there’ll be plenty of time for photos. Then we hike back down to the car (about 1 h).
After that, we drive about 1h to a local trout farm. You can try fishing (optional, extra cost), and if you catch one, they’ll cook it for you on the spot. We’ll enjoy a fresh lunch before heading back. The return drive to Almaty takes about 2 h, and we’ll drop you off at your hotel around 6:00 PM. Don’t hesitate to ask your guide to take photos throughout the day. We’ll be happy to help you capture unforgettable memories.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off are included within Almaty city. Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp one day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time and meeting details. Please be ready in your hotel lobby or at the entrance of your accommodation 5–10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Travelers staying outside the city center may be offered an alternative meeting point or an additional pickup surcharge.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(2)
Great nature tour high up into mountains, an entirely different side of Almaty’s city scene! Highly recommended
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re really happy you got to see a different side of Almaty beyond the city. The mountains here always surprise people with how wild and peaceful they feel. It was a pleasure to have you on the tour, and we hope to see you again for another adventure in Kazakhstan!
That was so cool! Beautifully delicious interesting educational! We will come back many more times ❗️thank you for the service for caring and delicious food comfort transfer interesting stories , sparkling humor ! There are not enough words to describe all the emotions of this adventure! I recommend it!!!
Спасибо вам огромное за такие яркие слова! 🌿 Мы очень рады, что тур подарил вам столько эмоций — красоту, вкус, комфорт и хорошее настроение. Для нас большая радость видеть, что вы уезжаете с теплыми воспоминаниями! Будем с нетерпением ждать вас снова — для новых приключений, улыбок и открытий по Казахстану! С любовью, Команда Qazaq Adventure
