★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
Tour from Almaty
Chundzha hot springs weekend
4.8 · 23 reviews
Outdoor thermal pools 250 kilometers from Almaty. Departure Saturday morning, overnight at the base, breakfast and return Sunday evening.
WhenSat–Sun
Duration2 days / 1 night
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $45/person
Program
Tour itinerary: Chundzha hot springs weekend
Day 1
Morning: departure from Almaty
On Saturday morning, the group gathers in Almaty and sets off by bus to the Chundzha hot springs. The journey takes about 4-5 hours.
Day 1
Day: arrival and check-in
Upon arrival at the resort, tourists check in, have lunch, and can start enjoying the open-air thermal pools.
Day 1
Evening: relaxation in the pools
In the evening, the rest continues at the hot springs; in good weather you can watch the starry sky.
Day 2
Morning and afternoon: breakfast and free time
On Sunday morning — breakfast, then free time to visit the pools again or take a walk. After lunch, packing up and departure to Almaty.
What's included
What is included: Chundzha hot springs weekend
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.
★4.9
★5Dinara Kassymova
Guide-lecturer in Almaty
★4.8Marat Zhunussov
Trekking instructor
★4.9Oleg Kim
Driver-guide, jeep tours
★4.8Zhanna Abenova
Tour manager
★4.9Timur Beketov
Multi-day tour guide
★5Aliya Nurlan
Group coordinator
★4.8Sergey Volkov
Instructor, ski tours
Reviews
Reviews of the Chundzha hot springs tour
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Marzhan G.
Google ·
★★★★★In July we went to Chundzha, the pools were warm, but there were many people, we had to wait for a free spot. Overall we liked it, especially the evening swim under the stars. Rating 4.
Dauren P.
Google ·
★★★★★In May we went to Chundzha, Timur organized everything clearly, the journey took about five hours.
Gulmira Ts.
Our website ·
★★★★★We gathered with colleagues for the weekend in April, had long wanted to try the hot springs. Timur as a guide organized everything, told about the pools. The weather was cool, but the water was hot. The overnight stay was normal, only the bed creaked.
Nurzhan Z.
Our website ·
★★★★★My wife and I decided to celebrate our anniversary in an unusual way, we chose a tour to the hot springs of Chundzha. In March it's still cool, but the pools are warm, especially in the evening. The bus ride took about five hours, but Timur told interesting stories, so time flew by. Upon arrival we were accommodated quickly, lunch was simple but tasty. Most of all we liked swimming outdoors when there's snow around and stars. At night we slept in a cabin, it was warm. In the morning we swam again, had breakfast and headed back. Everything is organized clearly, thanks to Timur and the team. We will definitely go again.
Marina M.
Google ·
★★★★★In February we decided to escape the city bustle, and we didn't regret it. The journey was long, but when we arrived and dipped into the hot water outdoors, all the fatigue vanished. In the evening it was cool, but we brought warm clothes, so we were comfortable. The overnight stay at the base is simple, but everything necessary is there, breakfast is tasty. On the way back we were tired but satisfied.
Saule K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★In November we needed a break, so my partner and I went to the hot springs in Chundzha. We go by bus, the journey is 4-5 hours. The pools are outdoors, the water is warm. We stayed one night, had breakfast and returned. We liked it.
Diana Ts.
Our website ·
★★★★★My friend and I wanted to have a getaway for the weekend, the guide helped us get ready and explained everything. In August it was hot, but it's nice by the water. The road took about five hours, but the guide's stories made the time fly. We were accommodated quickly, lunch was simple but tasty. In the evening we swam under the stars, really liked it.
Tamara R.
2GIS ·
★★★★★We chose this tour spontaneously, we wanted a break from the city. In May the weather was warm, even hot during the day, but in the evening it was cool by the pools, so jackets came in handy. The bus ride took about five hours, but the guide entertained us with stories. We were accommodated quickly, lunch was simple but filling. The outdoor thermal pools are something else, especially in the evening when the stars light up. At night we slept in a cabin, it was warm. In the morning we swam again, had breakfast and headed back. We liked everything, just a pity that time flew by. Next year we'll go again.
Nurlan N.
Our website ·
★★★★★In December we went, the pools are outdoors, the overnight stay was okay, only the return trip was long.
Maksim V.
Our website ·
★★★★★My friends and I decided to go for the weekend, we chose this tour because of the hot springs. In November it's cool, but the water is hot.
Erbol U.
Our website ·
★★★★★In June we went on vacation with our family, decided to go to the hot springs. At first the road was long, but the pools are wonderful, the kids liked it too.
Maksat P.
Yandex ·
★★★★★We went with friends during the May holidays. The water is great but the bus was a bit late. Overall 4 out of 5.
Sabina D.
Our website ·
★★★★★In May we went with friends, we planned this trip for a long time because we were all tired of the city noise. Aliya gathered us and kept in touch on the road. The bus ride was long, but time flew by with chatting. Upon arrival we immediately sat down for lunch, the food was simple but tasty. The hot springs are amazing, especially liked swimming under the stars in the evening. The accommodation was okay, after breakfast we went to the pool one more time. The vacation was good, I keep telling my friends about it.
Kristina I.
2GIS ·
★★★★★My s sestroy reshili poehat na vyhodnye k istochnikam, chtoby otmyt' konets sessii. V aprele pogoda byla uzhe teplaya no vetreno.
Aidana P.
Yandex ·
★★★★★In January we went to the springs, we really liked it. Timur organized everything, told us about the places, helped with accommodation.
Olzhas O.
Our website ·
★★★★★Went with my wife to Chundzha in December. The road took about five hours, the bus was warm, but on the way back we got a bit cold. The manager helped choose the date and explained everything in detail on WhatsApp. At the base we were accommodated quickly, the outdoor pools are something else, especially in the evening when steam rises. It was cool at night, thanks for the warning to bring warm clothes. In the morning after breakfast we managed to swim before leaving. Overall a normal option for the weekend, without unnecessary pathos.
Sholpan K.
Yandex ·
★★★★★In November my husband and I decided to celebrate our anniversary and went to the springs. The manager quickly arranged everything, thanks to her. The weather was already cold, but the pools were warm. Especially liked it in the evening when it's dark around and the water is hot. The accommodation was okay, in the morning we had breakfast and went back.
Marina L.
2GIS ·
★★★★★In October we went to Chundzha, the water was hot and the air cool, we took warm clothes. We liked it.
Dastan N.
2GIS ·
★★★★★In October we were at the springs, the water was hot and the air cool, we took warm clothes.
Laura Ya.
Our website ·
★★★★★In May we went to the springs, Zhanna helped choose the date and booked everything. The only downside was that the bus was old, but otherwise excellent.
Denis Zh.
Our website ·
★★★★★My s jenoy reshili otmecit godovshinu, poehati na hot springs. Vse ponravilos, osobenno kypanie pod otkrytym nebom.
Mariya U.
Our website ·
★★★★★In March we went to Chundzha, the water is hot, but outside it's still cool, so getting out of the pool is not very pleasant. Overall we liked it, but the road was tiring.
Gulnara S.
Google ·
★★★★★Zhanna quickly picked a date, we went to the springs in February, liked everything.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the trip to the Chundzha hot 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.
Ask a questionTake clothes and shoes for the weather, water, a light snack, and a charged phone or camera. During the day by the outdoor pools, a hat and sun protection won't go amiss. If you're unsure about the little things, the guide will advise you before departure.
On Saturday morning the group leaves Almaty; the journey to Chundzha takes about 4–5 hours. We head back on Sunday after lunch, so you'll be back in the city in the evening. The exact return time depends on how the group gets ready — the guide will let you know on the spot.
The format is relaxed: you stay at the base and mostly rest in the thermal pools; there are no long walks in the programme. No special preparation is needed, but comfortable shoes for walking around the grounds will come in handy. If your parents have any health considerations, it's best to check the details with us on WhatsApp for your date.
The pools are in the open air, and in the cold season it gets chilly between dips — be sure to bring warm clothes. Our trips run on Saturdays; before you book, we'll advise on WhatsApp which months suit you best and what weather to expect on your date. And if the sky is clear in the evening, you can watch the stars right from the water.
This tour is a group tour, departing on Saturdays by bus, so you travel together with other tourists. This format suits you if you'd like to meet fellow travellers and relax together by the pools. For a private departure with just your own group, we'll check for your date on WhatsApp.
The booking is held without prepayment, so there's nothing to lose if you cancel. For the Saturday trip to the springs, you sign up simply with a message on WhatsApp, and you pay on the day of the trip — via Kaspi, by card, or in cash. If your plans change, cancellation is free.
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