★5Senior guide, hiking & jeep-tour organizer
Jeep Tour · Weekend
Jeep Tour to Burkhan-Bulak Waterfall 2 Days
4.8 · 23 reviews
Conquer one of Kazakhstan's highest waterfalls in a powerful SUV. Over two days, you'll drive through the scenic gorges of the Dzungarian Alatau, see canyons and alpine meadows, and most importantly, stand at the foot of the 168-meter Burkhan-Bulak.
WhenWeekend
Duration2 days / 1 night
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $163/person
Program
Jeep Tour to Burkhan-Bulak Waterfall Day-by-Day Program
07:00
Meeting and departure from Almaty
Meet the group in the city center, board comfortable SUVs. A short briefing from the guide.
10:00
Teahouse Stop
Stop at a roadside teahouse on the way to the Dzungarian Alatau. Light snack and hot tea.
13:00
Lunch by a Mountain River
Rest stop by a mountain river. Lunch from the field kitchen (pilaf, salad, compote). Photos against the cliffs.
16:00
Arrival at Burkhan-Bulak Waterfall
Hike to the foot of the waterfall. Water drop height is 168 meters. Time for photos and swimming (optional).
19:00
Dinner and Overnight at Guest House
Accommodation in a cozy guest house near the waterfall. Dinner of national dishes. Sauna (extra charge).
09:00
Excursion to the Surroundings
After breakfast, drive to the gorge's viewpoints. A walk along the Kora River canyon.
14:00
Return to Almaty
Lunch at a café along the way. Arrival in the city around 18:00. Drop-off at the metro station.
What's included
What's Included in the Jeep Tour to Burkhan-Bulak
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Transfer by SUV (1 seat per person)
- Services of a professional guide-driver
- Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
- Accommodation in a guesthouse (1 night)
- Permit to visit the national park
- Bottled water for the road
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Sauna ($3/person)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Accident insurance
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable hiking shoes and change of clothes
- Swimsuit/trunks (for swimming at the waterfall)
- Windbreaker or raincoat (windy in the mountains)
- Camera and power bank
- Personal first aid kit and sunscreen
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.
★5
★4.52Alexander Пашкин
Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу
★4.74Andrey Шевелёв
Driver-guide
★4.27Анжелика Чвыкова
Гид-фотограф
★4.27Ильяс Дарбеков
Гид-переводчик
★4.55Мадина Данина
Организатор туров
★4.49Сергей Бабичев
Personal guide-водитель
Reviews
Reviews of the jeep tour to Burkhan-Bulak Waterfall
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Maria P.
2GIS ·
★★★★★We wanted unique photos, so we took the tour to the waterfall. The guest house by the river is very picturesque. The jeep tour went through the Dzungarian Alatau. The guide told the legends of these places. It's just a pity that the departure was delayed by half an hour because of the booking
Gulmira T.
Our website ·
★★★★★I searched for a two-day tour for a long time. This one turned out to be the best. Went with my sister, we wanted to rest from work. I saw the waterfall and the gorge, very beautiful. The waterfall is high, water falls with a roar. The walk along the Kora river canyon was memorable. The overnight stay in the guest house was comfortable. The food is tasty, especially breakfast. Thanks to Madina for the advice. The only thing, I would like more time for photos.
Aizhan Kh.
Our website ·
★★★★★I liked the trip. It's only hard on the climbs. The guide helped with the backpacks. Respect.
Iskander L.
Our website ·
★★★★★I was looking for a place where I could forget about the city. This tour gave me that. The 168-meter waterfall is really powerful. The guest house is right by the river. Aleksandr taught us how to take photos. I didn't like that there was little time for independent walks
Timur N.
Yandex ·
★★★★★First time on such tours but no regrets. I had long wanted to see the mountains of the Dzungarian Alatau, and finally decided. Went alone, but quickly found company in the group. The view of the waterfall from above takes your breath away, and the sound of water can be heard from afar. On the way we stopped at a teahouse and drank hot tea — very timely. Lunch by the river was simple but tasty. Then we walked around the Kora river canyon, it's beautiful there. The guide told a lot about nature. Thanks to the guide for the photos.
Aigul K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Went to the waterfall with a friend, wanted something wild. Andrey drove so cool, the rocks are just a fairy tale. The road is bumpy but worth it. When we got to the waterfall, we were breathless from the height. We walked at the foot, collected water from the river. Lunch was simple but tasty. We liked the overnight stay in the guest house, cozy. In the morning we went to the viewpoints, the views are incredible. I recommend it to everyone, especially if you love nature.
Nurzhan K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★We needed some extreme. On this trip we saw the mountains. The guide knows the road well, he started to loosen up. It was good.
Zhanna M.
Google ·
★★★★★Went with my family, kids are happy. The waterfall is really high. Organization was top-notch, thanks to Madina for her care.
Laura K.
Our website ·
★★★★★Organization is excellent. Food is tasty, guest house is clean. Only there were many mosquitoes at the waterfall
Ivan G.
Our website ·
★★★★★I chose the tour because of the reviews. They didn't lie. The waterfall thunders through the whole forest. The guide told us about nature in a great way
Olga E.
Google ·
★★★★★The two-day tour seemed short. Lots of impressions from the waterfall and gorge. I wanted to see the canyon and wasn't disappointed. Anzhelika organized the living perfectly. The only minus — the road was very dusty. But these are trifles
Erlan B.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Went with friends to celebrate a birthday. We had long wanted to escape the city and see something powerful. The waterfall exceeded expectations, emotions are off the charts. We stood at the foot, the splashes reached us. Lunch from the field kitchen was filling, especially the pilaf. The guest house is cozy, dinner of national dishes. Madina treated us to baursaks, it was very nice. In the morning we went to the viewpoints, the views are stunning. Everything is well organized, I recommend.
Marat A.
Google ·
★★★★★Every year I take a tour from this company. This time we had a guide, he showed places that take your breath away. We recommend.
Natalya L.
Google ·
★★★★★Burkhan-Bulak is super, but the road is tough. The jeep shook like a washing machine. But then the scenery was amazing.
Yuri F.
Our website ·
★★★★★Cool tour. The jeep is awesome, food is tasty. The waterfall is really big. We waited 20 minutes for lunch, but it's not scary
Oleg V.
Our website ·
★★★★★The tour to Burkhan-Bulak is fire. The jeeps are powerful, the drivers are experienced. The driver told about the Kora River canyon, I'm thrilled. Only on the way back we drove longer than we thought.
Assem Zh.
Our website ·
★★★★★Tur kazakhstandyk su kusarlyktaryn korsetti. Burhan-Bulak ote biik. Gid jibergen asem oryndar
Dinara R.
Our website ·
★★★★★I saw the 168-meter waterfall, it's powerful! The overnight stay was in a guest house by the Kora River. Too bad we left an hour later, but everything was ok
Tatyana G.
Our website ·
★★★★★Vodopad ochen krasiviy. My voshischne. Dzhunarskiy Alatau vpechatlyaet. Gostevoy dom komfortniy. Spasibo gidu za ekskursiyu. Zaderzhka na vyzde byla no ne bolshaya
Bakhyt R.
Google ·
★★★★★Biz osy turdy tandadyk. Oj bastagy maksat — tabigat. Sergey jol korsetti. Rakhmet
Berik A.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Bizde kishkentai top boldyk. Burhan-Bulaktyn suy mulde taza. Gostevoy uyde bir tun boldyk. Tynyshtyk pen tabigat. Gid koldady. Tek bilet aluda qaldyq
Sergey P.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Went spontaneously with a colleague after a hard week. The guest house is a delight. Dinner is a star. We had a master of jeeping as a driver, he drove confidently. The road to the waterfall takes time, but the views compensate. The waterfall itself impressed, especially when you get close. At night we slept like the dead. In the morning a tour of the surroundings, the canyon is beautiful. Overall, an excellent tour to recharge.
Pavel D.
Google ·
★★★★★I went once but will remember it forever. A 168-meter waterfall is a miracle. Ilyas took us to the foot of it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the jeep tour to Burkhan-Bulak Waterfall
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.
Ask a questionBring comfortable hiking shoes and a change of clothes — the two days are spent in the mountains and by the water. For swimming at the foot of the waterfall, a swimsuit or trunks will come in handy, and a windbreaker or raincoat will save you from the wind in the gorges. A camera with a power bank, a personal first-aid kit and sunscreen will also be useful.
No special training is needed: most of the time you ride in the off-road vehicle, and you only walk to the foot of the waterfall and to the observation platforms of the gorge. The trails are mountainous, so your shoes should be comfortable and broken in. The guide will tell you before departure how to cover these sections comfortably.
One night is spent in a guest house near the waterfall; in the evening you will have dinner with national cuisine dishes, and in the morning — breakfast. The sauna is a separate pleasure for $3 per person, paid on site. If you want to take a steam, tell the guide about it.
The group gathers in the center of Almaty; we will confirm the exact meeting point for your date in WhatsApp. Drop-off upon return is at a metro station, approximately by 18:00 on the second day. If you are traveling with a large backpack, let us know in advance so there is enough room in the off-road vehicle.
The price already includes a night in the guest house by the waterfall, two lunches, dinner and breakfast, as well as a seat in the off-road vehicle, a guide-driver, a national park permit and water for the road. Only the sauna and personal expenses such as souvenirs are paid separately on site; accident insurance is arranged by each person individually. There are no hidden extra charges on the route.
The tour is a group tour, but if you have your own group for the weekend, write to us in WhatsApp — we will check for your date what can be organized. We hold the booking without prepayment, payment on the day of the trip: Kaspi, card or cash. Cancellation of the booking is free, just let us know in WhatsApp.
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