★5Senior guide, hiking & jeep-tour organizer
Hike · glacier and cave
A one-day hike from Almaty to Bogdanovich Glacier and Oktyabrskaya Cave. You will walk along scenic trails, see the glacier up close, and explore a karst cave. The route is suitable for active travelers.
Program
Group assembly and departure from the city in a comfortable vehicle.
Arrival at the trailhead, briefing, and start.
Visit to the karst cave, exploration of inner halls.
Approach to the glacier, photo session, and rest.
Picnic with hot tea and sandwiches.
Return path to the vehicle.
Transfer to the meeting point.
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
A trip full of new impressions! The glacier and the cave are amazing. Thanks to Aleksandr. I didn't often go to the mountains before, but together with friends I went and saw the beauty of nature. When we approached the glacier, its size amazed me. Inside the cave it was cool and mysterious, walking in the dark with a flashlight was fun. The guide explained everything and paid attention to safety. The food was tasty, and the tea was hot. Despite being tired, we returned in high spirits.
Sovershili pokhod k ledniku Bogdanovicha. Peshera Oktyabr'skaya vpechatlila. Rekomenduyu vsem.
Chose this tour based on friends' reviews. Liked everything, especially the glacier. Madina helped with gear.
Amazing trip! Going to the glacier was very interesting. The cave is great too. Thanks to the guide.
Puteshestvie v pesheru i k ledniku. Vse ochen ponravilos. Spasibo instruktoru.
I was looking for an unusual tour, found this one. Bogdanovich Glacier and Oktyabrskaya Cave are super. The guide is great.
It was awesome! The glacier is huge, the cave is mysterious. I recommend it.
We took the tour for the whole family, the kids had been asking for mountains for a long time. They especially liked the cave, the glacier impressed with its size. The guide explained everything, it was interesting.
The beauty of nature! I was very impressed by the cave and the glacier. Thanks to the organizers.
I really liked the tour. The descent into the cave was especially memorable. The glacier is majestic. The guide was attentive.
I had long dreamed of seeing the glacier. The tour met expectations. The guide told many interesting things. Very pleased. We went with a friend to distract from the city bustle. The trail turned out to be scenic, we walked slowly. The Bogdanovich glacier impressed with its size. In the Oktyabrskaya cave it was mysterious and cool, the guide showed interesting places. Lunch in nature added coziness. We returned tired, but with a lot of impressions.
We went to the Bogdanovich glacier. The views are stunning. It was cool in the cave. I recommend it. My friends and I had long wanted to get out to the mountains, and this route seemed suitable. The trail is scenic, not too difficult to walk. We took many photos at the glacier, the impression is strong. In the cave we were given helmets and flashlights, inside there are interesting halls. Lunch in nature with hot tea was timely. The organization is top-notch, everything went smoothly.
Zdorovo provedi vremya. Vse organizovano. Spasibo gidu za podderzhku.
Liked everything, but the road was tough. Still, the glacier and cave are worth it. The instructor helped along the route.
I liked the tour. We got a bit tired, but it was worth it. The view of the glacier is fascinating. The guide suggested a good route. We went together with my husband, wanted to test our strength. In the cave it was interesting, but cool. Overall, we were satisfied.
The tour is excellent. We left on time. The nature is beautiful. The guide is a professional. Thank you.
The tour was great, but departure was slightly delayed. However, the nature was stunning. Sergey gave excellent commentary.
I chose the tour because of the cave. No regrets. The organization is good. The guide was an excellent companion.
I chose the tour spontaneously. No regrets. The Bogdanovich glacier is powerful! The cave is mysterious. Anzhelika suggested the best places for photos. We went with colleagues after the work week. In the cave we were given flashlights, inside it's atmospheric. We got a bit tired, but there are tons of impressions.
The tour is cool, but the road is very bumpy. The Bogdanovich glacier is beautiful, I liked the cave. Thanks to Ilyas for the organization. We went with family, wanted to show the mountains to the kids. The road to the start of the route took time, and it shook quite a bit. But then the views opened up great. The glacier impressed, especially up close. In the cave it was interesting, but a bit cool. I liked lunch in nature, the tea warmed us up. Overall, the trip was a success, despite the road.
I had long dreamed of seeing the glacier in real life, and finally gathered with friends. The organization was top-notch, the guide did a great job. In the cave they gave us flashlights, it's atmospheric inside.
FAQ
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Ask a questionTake trekking shoes that are already broken in, because the walking part follows trails all the way to the glacier. A warm jacket and a windproof jacket will come in handy at the glacier, and a change of clothes — after the cave: it is damp and cool inside. Also pack sunglasses and sunscreen, a personal first-aid kit and a flashlight.
The walking sections are spread throughout the day: we start on the trail at 08:30 and return to the vehicle by 14:30, with stops for the cave, the glacier and lunch in between. A full pause with a picnic and hot tea is planned for 13:00. The guide will give you the distance and elevation gain at the briefing before the start.
Group meeting and departure from Almaty at 07:00, then we drive in a comfortable car to the start of the trek. We will confirm the exact meeting point in the city for your date in WhatsApp, and there we will also explain how to recognize the car and the guide. We arrive back in Almaty at 16:00.
The tour is designed for active travelers, so everything depends on the endurance of the specific person — the walking part takes almost the whole day. There are no strict age limits, but if you are traveling with children or elderly relatives, write to us in WhatsApp and we will honestly discuss the load for your group. The guide at the briefing before the start will also advise on how to complete the route more comfortably.
The price includes the road from Almaty and back, a guide, cave equipment such as helmets and flashlights, lunch in nature and bottled water. You pay extra only for personal expenses — souvenirs or food beyond lunch, accident insurance and, if you wish, trekking pole rental. Our guide accompanies the group along the entire route.
Yes, the format is private, so you go with your own group, without other companions, and you choose the date from daily departures. Booking is made via a WhatsApp message without prepayment, and you pay on the day of the trip — via Kaspi, by card or in cash. You can cancel the booking for free.