★5Senior guide, hiking & jeep-tour organizer
Jeep Tour · One Day
In just one day, you will visit the cloud-covered Assy Plateau and the powerful Medvezhiy Waterfall in the Turgen Gorge. This jeep tour from Almaty offers mountain landscapes, fresh air, and photos against the backdrop of the Tien Shan.
Program
Meet at Republic Square, transfer to a comfortable SUV. Along the way, a short stop in the Turgen Gorge.
Step onto the plateau, panoramic views of mountains and clouds. Free time for photos and a walk.
Hike down to the waterfall (about 1 km). Sound of water, spray, and shady forest.
Picnic with hot drinks and snacks in a clearing near the waterfall.
Depart from the plateau, optional short stop at a viewpoint.
Return to the meeting point. Approximate time: 16:30–17:00.
What's included
Already included in the tour price
Optional, on site
To make the day comfortable
Team
Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.
★5Senior guide, hiking & jeep-tour organizer
★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
Kereketten askar tawlar asy. Öte qızıqtı boldı. Rahmet Aleksandr!
A trip to the Assy Plateau is love at first sight. The air is intoxicating, the views are breathtaking. Huge thanks to the guide for the organization and warm welcome!
Took a weekend off and rushed to the mountains. Chose the plateau based on reviews, and did the right thing. The guide did everything so warmly that I didn't want to leave. The air, the clouds, the open space — pure bliss.
I came for impressions - got them in full. The Assy Plateau is something else. A special thanks to Sergey for his patience and great company.
Delight! Boundless sky and mountains. Thanks to Ilyas for a great trip. We went as a family with children, wanted to show them real nature. The kids were delighted by the clouds that you can almost touch. The jeep ascent to the plateau added some drive. Then we all went down to the waterfall together, the sound of water and the spray delighted the children completely. The picnic in the clearing was very welcome, especially the hot tea. The guide Ilyas organized everything clearly and with humor. We got a bit tired by the end of the day, but it's a pleasant tiredness. I recommend it to everyone who wants vivid impressions.
Vpechatleniya neperedavaemye. Plato Assi - eto nechto. Gid organizovala vse na vysote. Rekomenduyu!
A gust of wind almost blows you off your feet, but it's totally worth it. The views are like a movie about heaven. Only thing: we left half an hour late, but that's minor.
Great tour! The guide organized everything superbly, showed the coolest views. I will definitely return.
I wanted to escape the city with mountain silence. The tour turned out to be very heartfelt. A small downside - departure was slightly delayed, but the organizers apologized and everything went smoothly.
I had long wanted to see the mountains from above, and finally made up my mind. My sister and I went together, we both love nature, but we rarely get out to the mountains. From the first minutes on the plateau I realized: it was worth it. The clouds are literally under your feet, the air is clear, breathing is easy. The descent to the waterfall took about a kilometer, but it was worth it: the sound of water and the spray are refreshing. After the walk we had a picnic with hot tea, very welcome in the cool weather. The guide told us everything and showed the best spots for photos. The only thing is that it's windy on the plateau, but that didn't spoil the impression. I will definitely come back again.
I've long wanted to see the mountains from above. The Assy Plateau exceeded expectations. It was just windy on the plateau, but that didn't spoil the impressions.
The Assy Plateau is a place where you feel like a bird. The transfer was a bit bumpy, but for such views it's worth enduring. Very satisfied.
We wanted solitude. In the end, we got exactly what we needed: wind, silence, and mountains. The guide conducted the tour excellently.
Tabigattyn korkemdigi tamasha. Asy zhaylauynan algan aserler umytylmas. Rahmet!
Assy! Awesome tour, bomb views. Andrey is great. I recommend it to everyone. My girlfriend and I decided to give ourselves an adventure for the weekend, and we didn't go wrong. The jeep tour is a separate thrill, especially when you go up the serpentine. We got out onto the plateau and just froze: mountains, clouds, wind. The photos turned out incredible, even without editing. Then we walked to the waterfall, the trail is easy, but better in comfortable shoes. The picnic in the clearing added coziness. The guide organized everything at the highest level. The only thing is that we left half an hour later, but that's minor. I recommend it to everyone!
Ezdili s semyoy, vse ochen ponravilos. Deti v vostorge ot oblakov. Gid molodec, vse obyasnil. Spasibo!
I've long dreamed of seeing clouds from below. The dream came true! The only thing — we waited on the plateau for about 20 minutes for the weather to clear, but that's not critical. The guide is a warm-hearted person.
It was magical. The air is clean, the sky is close. The driver told so many interesting things about these places. I fell in love with Kazakhstan even more!
Very beautiful, but dress warmer! The wind is cold. Anzhelika suggested cool spots for photos. My friend and I had long wanted to get out to the mountains, but it never worked out. Finally we made up our minds, and didn't regret it. The Assy plateau impressed with its vastness, clouds right under your feet. The descent to the waterfall was easy, but we got a bit cold because of the wind. Good thing we brought jackets. After the walk we were treated to a picnic with hot drinks, which warmed us up a lot. The guide Anzhelika not only told us many interesting things but also helped take gorgeous shots. The only downside is that the plateau is windy through and through, so you can't do without warm clothes. Overall we were satisfied and recommend it to everyone!
I really wanted to escape the city to nature. The tour to the Assy Plateau was the perfect solution. Silence, peace, endless sky. The guide helped take great photos. I'll definitely come back!
We got together with friends for the weekend, wanted to get out of the city somewhere. We spent a long time choosing between different options, but this tour attracted us with the chance to see both the plateau and the waterfall in one day. The ride in the off-road vehicle was comfortable, the driver told interesting facts about the region along the way. On the Assy plateau amazing views opened up — mountains, clouds, vastness. Then we went down to Medvezhiy waterfall, it's cool and very beautiful there. Lunch in nature was simple but tasty, especially the hot tea. Everything is organized clearly, without delays. We were satisfied and are already planning our next trip.
I wanted solitude and found it on the plateau. Just wind and horizon. The bumpy road was a bit annoying, but it was worth it. Thanks to Madina!
Great tour! Departure was on time, everything was smooth. The plateau is amazing, the views are incredible. Thanks to the guide for the vibe.
The Assy Plateau is top. I recommend taking this tour. The guide showed everything perfectly. But we left later than agreed, had to get a bit nervous.
FAQ
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Ask a questionThe main walking of the day is the descent to Medvezhiy Waterfall, about a kilometre, and on the plateau itself you stroll at your own pace, as long as you like. The off-road vehicle takes you from Almaty to the plateau and back, there are no long stretches on foot, so for many people age is not a problem. If your parents have trouble with their knees or breathing, write to us on WhatsApp — we will discuss it for your date.
It is windy on the plateau even on a warm day, so take a windbreaker or jacket, and at the waterfall non-slip footwear and sun protection — sunglasses and cream — will come in handy. Water for the road is already provided, you can refill your bottle, and a camera will definitely be useful for the Tien Shan panoramas. Nothing special beyond that is needed.
We meet at Republic Square at 06:30, transfer to the off-road vehicle and head towards Turgen Gorge. We're back in Almaty at around 16:30–17:00; the exact time depends on stops along the way. We'll confirm it for your date on WhatsApp.
The price already includes the entire journey from Almaty and back in an off-road vehicle, the driver-guide's work, permits and ecological fees, water on the way and a picnic with hot drinks at the waterfall. You pay separately only for personal purchases — souvenirs or extra food — and, optionally, for insurance. There are no mandatory additional payments on site.
On the way up we make a short stop in Turgen Gorge, and by 08:30 we're on the Assy Plateau with free time to explore. At 10:00 we walk down to Medvezhy Waterfall, at 12:00 there's a picnic in a clearing nearby, and at 14:00 we head back — with an optional stop at a viewpoint.
Yes, this is a private format — only you and your people travel in the vehicle, without fellow travellers, and departures are daily, with the start time chosen on request. The booking is made via a WhatsApp message: you write the date, the number of people and that you are going to the Assy Plateau, and we confirm. No prepayment is needed, you pay on the day of the trip — Kaspi, card or cash, and the booking can be cancelled free of charge.
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