Tour from Almaty

Helicopter ride over Almaty

4.9 · 21 reviews

Fifteen minutes over the city and gorges of Zailiysky Alatau. Takeoff from a pad near Almaty, four seats in the cabin — price per person at full occupancy.

WhenBy appointment, weather permitting
Duration15 minutes in the air
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $107/person

Program

Tour itinerary: Helicopter ride over Almaty

09:00

Meeting and Briefing

Departure from Almaty to the helipad. On the way, a brief safety and onboard conduct briefing.

09:45

Arrival at the pad

Arrival at the helipad located in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau (Ile-Alatau). Check-in, boarding the helicopter.

10:00

Takeoff and flight over the city

Takeoff and a 15-minute flight over Almaty and the gorges. From above, a panorama of the city and mountain ranges unfolds.

10:20

Landing and return

Landing at the pad, a look at the helicopter and a souvenir photo. Drive back to Almaty.

11:30

End of the program

Arrival in Almaty and end of the program. The rest of the time is free for your own activities.

What's included

What is included: Helicopter ride over Almaty

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.

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Reviews

Reviews of the helicopter ride over Almaty

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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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Bolat K.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

V avguste letali s druzyami. Zapisalis zaranee, no pogoda vse ravno mogla pomeshat. Nam povezlo, nebo bylo yasnoe. Vertolet nebolshoj, vse chetvero razmestilis komfortno. Otdelnoe spasibo pilotu za akkuratnost.

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Larisa L.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Letali v avguste, ochen ponravilos. No zhalko chto vsego 15 minut. Uvideli gorod s vysoty, krasota.

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Ksenia M.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My s sestroy reshili sdelat podarok mame na den rozhdeniya. Vybrali etot polet, potomu chto korotko i neobychno. V iyule bylo ochen zharko, no v vozduhe eto ne pochuvstvovali. 15 minut proleteli nezametno, no vpechatlenij massa. Edinstvennoe, hotelos by fotki s borta, no ih delat ne razreshili.

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Tamara N.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My s muzhem reshili otmetit godovshchinu svadby i poleteli na vertolete nad Almaty. V iyune ochen krasivo, gorod kak na ladoni.

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Nurzhan K.
Google ·
★★★★★

In May, my dad and I decided to fly, Aliya helped us. For 15 minutes we admired the city and mountain gorges. The day was warm, we wore light clothes. We liked it, but it was a bit short.

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Polina Ya.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My husband and I had long wanted to see the city from above, but somehow it never worked out. For our wedding anniversary, he made a surprise — he booked a helicopter ride. The meeting was early in the morning, we were greeted and given a briefing. We flew for only 15 minutes, but that was enough to see both Almaty and the gorges of the Zailiysky Alatau. In October the air is already cool, so we dressed warmly, and the cabin was comfortable. The helicopter is small, four seats, so everything went smoothly. After landing, we took a photo as a keepsake. We went back by car, they took us to the city.

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Dmitry P.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Sovershili polet v avguste s suprugoj. Vse organizovano, Alia bystro otvetila na vse voprosy i podtverdila vremya. Edinstvennyj minus – zhdat prihodilos okolo chasa iz-za ocheredi na ploshchadke. No sam polet potryasayushchij, rady chto poprobovali.

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Asel A.
Google ·
★★★★★

In August we flew with my husband, we liked everything, the views are beautiful, but a bit short.

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Olga Ts.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

Last year, my husband and I planned to visit our relatives in Almaty. They wanted to surprise us and offered a helicopter flight tour. In May, the weather is great, the mountains are still snowy, the city is green. Aliya greeted us, explained the safety rules and gathered the group. We went to the helicopter pad and flew for fifteen minutes. From above, Almaty and the gorges of the Zailiysky Alatau look amazing. After the flight, we took photos with the helicopter. We liked everything, only the time was a bit short.

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Maria K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

Alia koordinirovala nash sbor, vse chetko obyasnila. Polyot zimnij, no v kabine teplo, i panoramy snezhnyh gor prosto voshishchayut.

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Kuanysh Ts.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

For New Year, my girlfriend and I decided to do something memorable, and I booked a helicopter ride. In December it's already cold in Almaty, we dressed very warmly, but in the cabin it was fine. In the morning we drove to the site, briefing, boarding. The flight lasted 15 minutes, we saw the city and the snowy gorges of the Zailiysky Alatau. The helicopter is four-seater, so we flew together with the pilot. After landing, we took photos and returned to the city. Everything went smoothly, without delays. My girlfriend really liked it, she says it's the best gift.

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Gulmira S.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Sentyabr, polet nad Almaty. Vse ponravilos, no hotelos by podolshe. Ochen krasivo osennyu.

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Fatima K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We flew in August, everything was good, but the departure was slightly delayed due to weather. Overall we liked it, rating 4.

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Olzhas U.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My friend and I decided to try some extreme, Zhanna helped choose the date. In July we flew for 15 minutes over Almaty, the views are super.

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Alisher T.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Podaril polet roditelyam na godovshchinu. V iyune oni letali vpervye, byli v vostorge ot vidov na gorod i gory.

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Konstantin Ts.
Our website ·
★★★★★

For March 8, I decided to give my wife a gift — a helicopter flight. In March it's still cool, so we dressed warmly. In the morning we left Almaty, briefing, takeoff — and 15 minutes over the city and gorges. The weather was clear, visibility excellent. We returned by car.

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Zhandos P.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Vybral etot tur, chtoby udivit zhenu na 14 fevralya. Letali vdvoem, vysota i vid na gorod zimoj prosto skazochnye.

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Dastan Ya.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We decided to celebrate the end of summer with our family in an unusual way. My wife had long dreamed of a helicopter flight, and we found this tour. In August the weather was clear, though it was a bit windy in the mountains, but we were told that's normal. The meeting was at 9 am, we drove from Almaty to the site by car. The briefing was short but clear. The flight itself — 15 minutes, during which we saw both the city and the ridges of the Zailiysky Alatau. The cabin has four seats, so we flew as a four. After landing, we took photos and returned to the city. We liked everything, especially the view of the gorges.

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Maksat K.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

For my birthday, my friends gave me a certificate for a helicopter ride. I took my brother with me so I wouldn't be alone. In the morning we left Almaty for the site in the foothills, and along the way they explained everything about safety. In July it's hot, but in the air it's cool, so we took light jackets. The flight lasted 15 minutes, we flew over the city and gorges, the panorama is simply breathtaking. The helicopter is small, only four seats, so everything was homely. After landing, we managed to take photos, then they took us back. Everything is clearly organized, no delays.

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Raushan Sh.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Great flight! In June the weather is excellent, the views are super.

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Yerlan A.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

Poletali v fevrale, vybrali po pogode. Nebo bylo yasnoe, no holodno. Vseponravilos, osobenno vid na zasnezhennye gory.

Verified review · Order #11284

FAQ

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Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes — the route includes transfers and short walks at the site. Bring water, a light snack, a charged phone or camera, as well as a hat and sun protection. Nothing else special is needed; the guide will give you the details before departure.

The walking part here is minimal: you are mostly in the vehicle and in the helicopter, and you only walk from the vehicle to the site and back. No special training is required. If you have any health concerns, message us on WhatsApp and we will check for your date.

The programme is a calm format: transfers and a short flight, with no long walks. Children and elderly people usually handle such trips well. We will confirm the specific age and health restrictions for your date on WhatsApp.

Meet at 09:00 in Almaty, from where we travel together to the helicopter site in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau. The guide will confirm the exact meeting point before departure. The whole programme takes the morning and ends at 11:30 in the city.

The cabin has four seats, and the price of $107 per person is based on a full load. The format is private, so the helicopter is yours — you can book all the seats for your group. The price includes the transfer to the helipad and back, a guide and the organisation of the flight; only personal expenses and food are extra.

For this tour we arrange the booking via a WhatsApp message, no prepayment is needed. Payment is on the day of the trip — Kaspi, card, or cash. Cancellation of the booking is free, and departure depends on the weather, so we confirm the date in advance.