Tour from Almaty

Altai Ring: Rakhmanovskie Springs and Jeep Tour to Belukha

5 · 23 reviews

Five-day jeep adventure through mountain passes to the healing Rakhmanovskie Lakes and the foot of Mount Belukha.

WhenOn schedule, 5 days
Duration5 days / 4 nights
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $403/person

Program

Tour itinerary: Altai Ring: Rakhmanovskie Springs and Jeep Tour to Belukha

Days 1–2

Transfer to the Start of the Route

The group meets at the start of the route and travels by jeep to the starting point, with stops for rest and lunch. Check-in and preparation for the active part of the tour.

Days 2–3

Acclimatization and the mountain pass

The first day in the mountains is dedicated to acclimatization: short radial hikes, adapting to the altitude. Then a transfer over a mountain pass, during which the group gradually gains altitude. Overnight stay in a tent camp.

Days 3–4

Rakhmanov Springs

Descent to the Rakhmanov Lakes, famous for their healing thermal springs. Bathing in the warm springs, rest and recovery. In good weather, a walk to the lake and the surroundings is possible.

Days 4–5

Jeep tour to Belukha

The main part of the route: transfer by jeeps to the foot of Mount Belukha, the highest peak of the Altai. The road runs along mountain trails and river crossings. In favorable conditions, the group reaches viewpoints that offer a view of Belukha.

Day 5

Tour end

Return transfer by jeep along the same route, with stops for rest. In the evening, the end of the tour.

What's included

What is included: Altai Ring: Rakhmanovskie Springs and Jeep Tour to Belukha

Included in Price

Already included in the tour price

  • Transport along the whole route
  • An experienced guide accompanying you
  • Route and stops planning

Paid separately

Optional, on site

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals, unless stated otherwise
  • Entrance tickets to individual sites

What to Bring

To make the day comfortable

  • Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • Water and a light snack
  • A charged phone or camera
  • A hat and sun protection

Team

Our team — guides and instructors from Almaty

Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.

Alexander Пашкин — Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу★4.52

Alexander Пашкин

Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу

52 review · experience 10 years

Andrey Шевелёв — Driver-guide★4.74

Andrey Шевелёв

Driver-guide

73 review · experience 13 years

Анжелика Чвыкова — Гид-фотограф★4.27

Анжелика Чвыкова

Гид-фотограф

58 reviews · experience 11 years

Ильяс Дарбеков — Гид-переводчик★4.27

Ильяс Дарбеков

Гид-переводчик

36 reviews · experience 6 years

Мадина Данина — Организатор туров★4.55

Мадина Данина

Организатор туров

65 reviews · experience 15 лет

Сергей Бабичев — Personal guide-водитель★4.49

Сергей Бабичев

Personal guide-водитель

65 reviews · experience 12 years

Reviews

Reviews of the Altai jeep tour

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4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
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Ekaterina K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

I chose this tour to see Belukha and improve my health at the springs. In September the weather is already autumnal, at night in the tent it's cold, you need a warm sleeping bag. The jeep ride is long, but the views along the way are stunning. The Rakhmanov Springs are something magical, the water is warm, we swam even in the rain. Acclimatization went fine, though you feel the altitude. The group was friendly, the guide explained everything. Overall, the tour is worth the money, but be prepared for long drives.

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Igor O.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

Ilyas did a great job leading the group to Belukha, but the road on the first day was very tiring. Overall, I liked the trip, especially the Rakhmanov Springs. In September it was cool, but the thermal springs warmed us up.

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Aleksey D.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

We got together with friends for the May holidays, wanted extreme and mountains. Madina helped choose the date and book everything, responded quickly on WhatsApp. In August it's warm, but at altitude it's cold, take jackets.

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Irina V.
Google ·
★★★★★

My friend and I took the tour for her birthday, wanted mountains and thermal springs. In August it's warm, but it's windy at the passes, you can't do without a jacket.

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Dastan K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

In August the weather was great, the nights were warm. The jeep tour to Belukha impressed despite the shaking.

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Saule T.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

We went with my husband to celebrate our anniversary, chose this tour for Belukha. Aleksandr as a guide organized everything clearly. In July it was warm at the passes, but the nights were cool.

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Nursultan V.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My brother and I went to celebrate his vacation, chose this tour because of the Rakhmanov Springs. Andrey explained everything about altitude and acclimatization on the route, he's so calm. In July it's hot, but in the mountains it's fine.

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Nurzhan T.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Ezdili v iyule na dzhipah k Beluhe, doroga dolgaya no krasivaya. Rechnye perepravy i gornye tropy dobavlyayut ostryh oshusheniy. Nochovali v palatkah, po utram prohladno. Rahmanovskie klyuchi ochen pomogli vosstanovitsya posle pereezdov.

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Ruslan Zh.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

We went in July. The road to Belukha is not just a trip, but a real challenge: passes, fords, shaking. But the views that open up are such that you forget about fatigue. Sergey gathered us on time, explained everything clearly about the meeting point, and on the road we felt support. The tent camp and Rakhmanov Springs are a separate story, the water is warm, we swam with pleasure. The weather was dry, hot during the day, cool at night. Overall, we liked the trip, although it was physically hard.

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Laura Ts.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

My sister and I went in July, wanted a change of scenery and to see real mountains. The tour is long, five days, but it's worth it. The road to the start of the route takes almost the whole first day, but then the beauty begins. In July it's hot during the day, but at altitude it's cool and windy, so a jacket didn't hurt. The Rakhmanov lakes and warm springs are a separate pleasure after the passes. We slept in tents, cooked on a burner, romance. To Belukha we drove in jeeps along mountain trails and river crossings. The atmosphere in the group was friendly, everyone supported each other.

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Svetlana L.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My husband and I went on vacation and chose this tour. Aleksandr helped us acclimatize to the altitude, he knows the route well.

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Saltanat Zh.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Thermal springs and mountains — that's what attracted us, and we weren't wrong. I won't name the guide, but the jeep driver led us along mountain trails, joked all the time and encouraged the group. The weather in July is already changeable, but the views of Belukha were still worth all the transfers. The tent camp and overnight stays in the mountains were memorable for a long time.

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Asem S.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We went as a family in August, the jeep tour to Belukha will be remembered for a long time. The road is difficult but the views are amazing.

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Kamila D.
Google ·
★★★★★

I had long wanted to see Belukha, and finally decided on this five-day adventure. The jeep driver is just great, drove carefully through passes and crossings, although the road was difficult in places. We spent the night in tents, in July it's cool at night, so warm clothes came in handy. Swimming in Rakhmanov Springs after a long road is a separate pleasure.

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Maksat S.
Our website ·
★★★★★

In June we set off by jeeps to Belukha. The road is long, but the Altai landscapes are worth it. The Rakhmanov Springs are a separate pleasure, we swam in the thermal springs. The weather was changeable: sun alternated with rain, but it didn't spoil the impression. Overnight stays in tents, cooked on the fire. Acclimatization was easy, though the altitude was felt. The group turned out good, everyone helped each other. The jeep tour to the foot of Belukha is unforgettable, the views are stunning. I recommend it to those who are not afraid of difficulties.

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Azamat Ya.
Google ·
★★★★★

In June there was still snow on the pass, but the jeeps passed fine. Swimming in the Rakhmanov Springs will be remembered for a long time.

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Raushan I.
Our website ·
★★★★★

At the end of August we went to the Rakhmanov Springs and admired Belukha from afar. Although the road was hard, the impression was very strong.

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Asel V.
Our website ·
★★★★★

In September it was cool at the Rakhmanov Springs, but swimming in the warm springs made up for everything.

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Maria K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We chose the tour spontaneously, wanted to escape the city bustle. Madina helped book the date and explained everything in detail. In July at the Rakhmanov Springs it was comfortable, we swam a lot. The jeep tour to Belukha impressed us, though the road is bumpy.

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Bakhyt K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We decided to spend our vacation actively with the family, chose this jeep adventure. In July the weather was pleasing, but the nights were cool, warm clothes saved us. The road to the start of the route took almost the whole day, but we were ready. The Rakhmanov Springs are a place of power, the water in the springs is healing. Acclimatization went fine, though at the pass I felt a bit dizzy. The jeep tour to Belukha is a separate story, river crossings add adrenaline. The group was interesting, lots of communication. Overall, the trip left vivid impressions despite the fatigue. I advise taking a warm sleeping bag and good shoes.

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Aleksandr B.
Our website ·
★★★★★

In June we went to Belukha. The jeep road is difficult in places, but the views compensate for everything.

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Raushan S.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

The guide led us along mountain roads, his driving is very confident. In July the weather was cool, it was right that we took warm clothes.

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Arman D.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We went in August, the jeep tour to Belukha impressed us, the views that open up are unreal. Only the road is long and tiring.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the jeep tour to Belukha via Rakhmanovskie Springs

We've collected the questions travelers ask most often. Didn't find your answer? Write to us — a guide will reply in a couple of minutes.

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Bring what is comfortable to walk in and what will protect you from the whims of mountain weather, plus a supply of water and a light snack, a charged phone or camera, a hat and sun protection. This is the basic kit for our route with off-road vehicles, tents and walks by the springs. Before departure, the guide will tell you what to add specifically for your date.

The group covers most of the route in off-road vehicles, and the walking sections are short and radial — for acclimatization and walks by the Rakhmanov Lakes. The gradual gain in altitude in the first days is needed so the body gets used to the mountains. If you are unsure about your fitness, we will clarify for your date on WhatsApp.

Overnight stays in a tent camp, a mountain pass and off-road vehicle roads with crossings are a serious load, and everything depends on the endurance of the specific person. We have no universal restrictions, but this route is not a light stroll either. Write to us on WhatsApp — we will discuss your group composition and departure date.

Departures run on a 5-day schedule, and mountain weather can change even within a single trip. Swimming in the warm springs and going out to the viewpoints toward Belukha are possible under favorable conditions, but we cannot guarantee specific weather. We will advise which dates from the schedule to aim for on WhatsApp.

The first day starts with the group meeting at the start of the route, followed by a jeep transfer to the starting point, with pauses along the way to rest and eat. The return follows the same way; the tour ends on the evening of the last day. We will clarify the exact meeting time for your date on WhatsApp.

The price includes vehicles along the entire route, the accompaniment of an experienced guide and the organization of the route with stops. Separately, you pay for personal expenses, meals where they are not provided, and entrance tickets to certain sites. So it is worth having some money with you on site.

The tour is a group tour, departures run on a 5-day schedule, and the vehicle is shared by all participants. If you want to set off with your own group on an off-road vehicle tour to the Rakhmanov Springs, write to us on WhatsApp — we will see what is actually possible for your dates. The guide leads the whole group through the passes to the springs and the foot of Belukha.