Tour from Almaty

Paragliding from Ushkonyr plateau

4.8 · 22 reviews

Twenty minutes in the air over Ushkonyr with an instructor. No experience needed, gear and insurance on the pilot — you need closed shoes and a jacket. We fly year-round when the wind allows.

WhenDaily, weather permitting
Duration4 hours with travel
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $30/person

Program

Tour itinerary: Paragliding from Ushkonyr plateau

09:00

Group meeting in Almaty

Meet your instructor at the agreed point in Almaty. Document and gear check, safety briefing. Drive to the Ushkonyr Plateau by car.

10:30

Arrival at the Ushkonyr Plateau

Arrival at the plateau, located at an altitude of about 2000 meters. Short acclimatization and preparation for the flight. The instructor checks the weather conditions and wind.

11:00

Preparation for the flight

The instructor helps you put on the harness and helmet and explains the basic rules of behavior in the air. Gear and safety check.

11:30

Paragliding flight

A tandem flight with an instructor lasting about 20 minutes. You enjoy the views of the plateau and the surrounding mountains. The flight is tandem, no experience required.

12:00

Landing and rest

After landing — a short rest and a photo for memory. You can have a snack (bring your own) and enjoy the panorama. Optional — a walk around the plateau.

13:00

Return to Almaty

Group gathering and return transfer. On the way — a photo stop at scenic spots. Arrival in Almaty around 14:00.

What's included

What is included: Paragliding from Ushkonyr plateau

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.

Aidos Serikov — Senior guide, mountain routes★4.9

Aidos Serikov

Senior guide, mountain routes

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Dinara Kassymova — Guide-lecturer in Almaty★5

Dinara Kassymova

Guide-lecturer in Almaty

142 review · experience 11 years

Marat Zhunussov — Trekking instructor★4.8

Marat Zhunussov

Trekking instructor

96 reviews · experience 9 years

Oleg Kim — Driver-guide, jeep tours★4.9

Oleg Kim

Driver-guide, jeep tours

164 review · experience 13 years

Zhanna Abenova — Tour manager★4.8

Zhanna Abenova

Tour manager

78 reviews · experience 7 years

Timur Beketov — Multi-day tour guide★4.9

Timur Beketov

Multi-day tour guide

118 reviews · experience 10 years

Aliya Nurlan — Group coordinator★5

Aliya Nurlan

Group coordinator

64 review · experience 6 years

Sergey Volkov — Instructor, ski tours★4.8

Sergey Volkov

Instructor, ski tours

103 review · experience 12 years

Reviews

Reviews of the paragliding flight at Ushkonyr

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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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Aliya Kh.
Our website ·
★★★★★

In October I flew with my older sister, she gave it as a birthday gift. The weather was cool, we took warm clothes. During the flight the view of the mountains is amazing, the pilot explained everything. Liked it

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Albina Zh.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

Segodnya letali na paraplane s muzhem, eto byl podarok na godovshinu. Bylo strashno no ochen krassivo.

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Dana D.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

We flew in July, Aliya gathered the group and kept in touch along the way. The view of the mountains from the height is amazing, only the wind was strong. The flight was about twenty minutes, we liked it anyway.

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Polina G.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Letali na paraplane v Ushkonyre v iyune, pogoda bila otlichnaya, no na plato vetreno, ya nadevala vetrovku. Sbor v Alma-Ate v 9 utra, instruktor provel instruktazh i proveril snarjazhenie. Doroga do plato zanyala okolo polutora chasov, po puti ostanavlivalis dlya foto. Polyot dllilsya okolo 20 minut, ochen krasivo, vidni gori i sam plato. Instruktor bil opitniy, spokoystvie i uverennost. Posle prizemleniya otdohnuli, pofotkalis i perekusili tem, chto vzali s soboy. Obratno vernulis k dvum chasam, po doroge eshe ostanovka dlya foto. Vse ponravilos, no nado bit gotovim k ozhidaniyu iz-za vetra.

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Aigerim A.
Google ·
★★★★★

I decided to celebrate my birthday unusually, my friend and I signed up for the paraglider. Aliya organized everything: met us in the morning, walked us to the car and explained what to take with us. In June it was cool on the plateau, but comfortable in a jacket. The flight lasted about 20 minutes, the view of the mountains is simply mesmerizing. I was a little worried, but the instructor calmed me down.

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Aizhan M.
Google ·
★★★★★

I flew in April. At first it was scary, but the instructor explained everything. The wind was strong, of course.

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Yuliya K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

My friend and I decided to try something new, we chose paragliding in Ushkonyr. In March the wind is changeable, but we got lucky and flew.

Verified review · Order #31119
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Kuanysh D.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My wife and I wanted to celebrate our anniversary in an unusual way, not just a restaurant. Friends recommended paragliding in Ushkonyr, and we decided to go for it. We called, booked a date, everything was explained. Aliya was our coordinator, she clarified the meeting place and kept in touch on the road when we were a bit late. We drove from Almaty, on the way the instructor once again told us about safety. It was fresh on the plateau, it's February after all, I put on a warm jacket and gloves. The flight lasted the promised twenty minutes, there was no fear at all, the instructor controlled everything. After landing we took photos and had a snack with what we brought. We returned by two o'clock, as written.

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Lyazzat V.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

I gave my husband a paragliding flight for his birthday, we went together. January, it's windy and cold on the plateau, but they gave us helmets and a harness. The only thing is we waited for the weather for almost an hour.

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Roman K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My wife gave me a certificate for my birthday, she had long wanted to fly. We went together, in January. Snow below, but beauty in the air, I didn't take the jacket for nothing.

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Pavel D.
Our website ·
★★★★★

I flew in November, Zhanna helped choose a date when the wind was suitable. The flight is short but there were enough emotions.

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Anton L.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We flew in September, the wind was perfect. The instructor is calm, showed everything.

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Vadim Ts.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My wife had long been persuading me to try something extreme, and for our anniversary we decided to fly a paraglider. We took an individual tour so as not to depend on anyone. In August it's hot below, but on the plateau there's a breeze and it's comfortable, I took a light jacket. The instructor showed everything in detail, checked the equipment and insurance. The flight lasted about twenty minutes, the sensations are incredible, the views of the mountains are magnificent. The only thing is we had to wait a bit for the wind to stabilize, but that's minor. After landing we took photos and walked around the plateau. On the way back we drove with a stop at scenic spots, returned to the city by two o'clock.

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Zukhra Zh.
Our website ·
★★★★★

I flew in June, beautiful but waited for my turn almost an hour. Overall liked it, rating four.

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Marat K.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Friends gave a certificate for the anniversary, we went in May. My brother and I flew together, both delighted with the views.

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Anara K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My sister and I wanted to celebrate her birthday in an unusual way, we chose a paragliding flight. Aliya helped choose the date and organized everything, met us in Almaty. July, hot, but fine at altitude. The flight is short, but a sea of emotions.

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Saule Zh.
Google ·
★★★★★

In summer, on vacation with the kids, we decided to go to Ushkonyr and fly a paraglider. In July the weather was hot, but it's cool up high. The instructor explained everything, paid attention to safety. The flight lasted twenty minutes, the view of the mountains and plateau is amazing.

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Aizhan R.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

I had long wanted to try a paraglider, but kept not daring. A friend persuaded me to go together, and we also celebrated her vacation. We gathered early in the morning, the instructor checked everything, we put on the gear. In July it's hot on the plateau, but at altitude the breeze saves you. The flight itself lasted about twenty minutes, there was almost no fear, only delight from the views. After landing we sat, took photos, and had a snack with what we brought. On the way back we drove with a stop at beautiful places. I recommend everyone try it at least once

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Nurlan G.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

We flew in May, the weather was great. The only thing is we waited for departure longer than agreed, but the flight is worth it.

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Lyazzat P.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We chose this tour spontaneously, my husband wanted some extreme for the weekend. We went together, without the kids. In March it's still cool on the plateau, we took warm jackets and closed shoes as advised. In the morning we gathered in Almaty, reached Ushkonyr in about an hour and a half. The instructor checked the wind, helped put on the harness and helmet. The flight itself took about twenty minutes, the sensations can't be put into words. After landing we rested a bit and returned to the city. We liked the organization, everything was clear

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Timur K.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

We flew in February, Aliya gathered us and saw us off, everything was clear. Twenty minutes in the air, beauty.

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Maksat Kh.
Our website ·
★★★★★

I flew in February, it's cold of course but the view of the mountains is worth it. The instructor is calm, told everything.

Verified review · Order #11396

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the paragliding flight from the Ushkonyr plateau

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Bring closed shoes and a jacket — it is cooler on the plateau and in the air than in the city, and it is also windy there. A hat, sun protection, water and a light snack will come in handy, as well as a charged phone or camera for photos. We provide the flight equipment and insurance, so you do not need to worry about that.

No experience is needed: you fly in a tandem with an instructor who does everything himself. No special physical training is required — the program includes only a short preparation on the plateau and a short walk if you wish. If you or your loved ones have any health considerations, write to us on WhatsApp and we will clarify for your date.

Yes, this is a one-day tour: the whole route takes about 4 hours including the road, and the flight itself paired with an instructor lasts about 20 minutes. Meeting in Almaty at 09:00, departure from the plateau at 13:00, arrival in the city at approximately 14:00. On the way we make a photo stop at scenic spots.

We fly all year round, but departure depends on wind and weather — the instructor makes the decision on site. So it is better to agree on the date with us on WhatsApp in advance, especially if you want a specific day. If the weather does not allow it, we will suggest the nearest suitable date.

The format is private, so you go with your own group without strangers. Meeting at 09:00 in Almaty, we will agree on the meeting point with you on WhatsApp. Transfer along the whole route is by car — from the city to the plateau and back.

Booking is simply a message on WhatsApp, without prepayment: you pay on the day of the trip via Kaspi, by card or in cash, and cancellation is free. The price is $30 per person, which includes transport along the route, a guide's support and arranging the stops. Only personal expenses and food are extra, so it's easiest to bring a snack along.