★5Senior guide, hiking & jeep-tour organizer
One-day tour · Nature
Tour to Turgen Waterfall, trout, and Golden Man Museum
4.9 · 22 reviews
In one day, you'll see the cascading waterfall in the Turgen Gorge, taste fresh trout at a cheese farm, and explore history at the Golden Man Museum. The route from Almaty is packed but unhurried — perfect for a weekend.
WhenDaily, starts at 09:00 and 14:00
Duration4 hrs
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $54/person
Program
Hourly program of the tour to Turgen Waterfall
09:00
Departure from Almaty
Gathering at Republic Square, departure towards Turgen Gorge.
10:00
Visit to the Golden Man Museum
Tour of the museum displaying Scythian-era artifacts, including the famous golden armor.
11:00
Turgen Waterfall
Walk to the cascading waterfall about 30 m high. Photo session against the spray backdrop.
12:30
Lunch at the cheese farm
Tasting of fresh trout, cheeses, and homemade pastries. You can buy products to take away.
13:30
Return trip
Transfer to Almaty with a stop at the viewpoint over the Turgen River.
14:30
Arrival in Almaty
End of the tour at the starting point.
What's included
What is included in the tour to Turgen Waterfall
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Transfer from Almaty and back in a comfortable minibus
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide
- Entrance tickets to the Golden Man Museum
- Tasting of trout and cheeses at the cheese farm
- Bottled water for the road
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra portions of food)
- Accident insurance
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable shoes for walking on rocks near the waterfall
- Jacket or windbreaker — it can be chilly near the water
- Camera or phone for photos
- Extra bottle of water (in addition to provided)
- Raincoat in case of sudden rain
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.
★5
★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
Reviews of Turgen Waterfall
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Elena I.
Google ·
★★★★★Turgen Waterfall is beautiful, but there were many tourists waiting.
Ruslan D.
Our website ·
★★★★★My wife and I decided to combine business with pleasure: nature and history. We visited the Golden Man Museum, Aleksandr gave a very informative tour. Then we were at the waterfall, beautiful. Lunch at the farm was delicious.
Oksana M.
Google ·
★★★★★We gathered as a group for the weekend, wanted to see nature and learn something new. We went on this tour. We liked the Golden Man Museum — interesting artifacts, the guide Ilyas pointed out what to pay attention to. Then there was the waterfall: the noise of water, spray, beautiful. The walk to it is short. After the walk, lunch at the cheese farm awaited us — the trout and cheeses are very tasty. Ilyas also showed good spots for photos. Overall everything was organized, without haste. We arrived in the city tired but with good impressions.
Maxim K.
Our website ·
★★★★★We went to the waterfall with Andrey, very interesting, learned a lot of new things
Aliya R.
Google ·
★★★★★Went with colleagues after a work week, wanted to unwind. Departure was delayed by half an hour, but the tour was great. The waterfall impressed, and at the trout farm the trout just melts in your mouth. The guide told everything in an interesting way.
Natalya V.
Our website ·
★★★★★We had long wanted to get out of the city with the family, but it just never worked out: either work or school. Finally we chose this route — and didn't regret it. True, the departure was slightly delayed due to fog, but the guide quickly sorted everything out and didn't spoil the mood. It was our first time at the Golden Man Museum: the exhibits from the Saka era, especially the golden armor, made an impression. Then we went to the waterfall — the roar of the water can be heard from afar, spray flying, beautiful. The kids are thrilled. Lunch at the cheese farm also pleased us: the trout was super fresh, the cheeses homemade. We drove back tired but happy. Good that everything fit into one day.
Aizhan K.
Google ·
★★★★★Good tour, everything was great. Anzhelika did an excellent job.
Sveta P.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Vodopad i muzei oboidno posmotreti za odin den udobno
Assem B.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Last day off we planned to go out into nature with our family. The reason we chose the tour is that in one day there are mountains, water, and history. At the museum we saw exhibits of the Golden Man from the Saka era, and the kids found it interesting too. We walked to Turgensky waterfall, the water is clean, cold, and the surroundings are green. At the trout farm the fish is tasty, freshly cooked. Our guide also told good stories. The weather was clear. The transport was comfortable too, we slept on the way. Wish there were more tours like this.
Zhanna M.
2GIS ·
★★★★★We went with my wife, wanted to see something historical. The Golden Man Museum impressed us, Sergey told it in a captivating way. The waterfall is beautiful too.
Olga D.
Our website ·
★★★★★Delicious trout and beautiful views, I recommend it.
Oleg P.
2GIS ·
★★★★★We had long wanted to go to the waterfall, but there was never time. Finally we got together with friends. We liked the tour, but the road is bumpy, got a bit carsick. But the views and the trout at the farm made up for everything.
Gulmira T.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Together with friends we were looking for a way to spend a day off and chose this trip. Turgensky waterfall is amazing, the water is wonderful, the nature is beautiful. At the museum we learned a lot of new things about the Golden Man. At the farm the trout is tasty, we drank it with kumys. Our guide was Aleksandr, he told stories very cheerfully. We sang songs along the way. The day was sunny, the photos turned out great. Thanks to everyone, we'll go again.
Marat Kh.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Went because of the Golden Man museum, not disappointed.
Anton L.
2GIS ·
★★★★★The waterfall is powerful, the trout is tasty, but the road is a bit bumpy.
Timur L.
Google ·
★★★★★Zolotoi chelovek muzei ochen ponravilsia eksponaty unikalnye
Aigul S.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Turgen Waterfall is beautiful, and they served delicious trout.
Aliya K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★My friend and I were passing through Almaty and were looking for a one-day trip to see nature and something historical. We ended up at the Golden Man Museum for the first time, and Ilyas told it so well that we felt like we were transported to that era. The exhibits are unique, especially the armor. Then we went to the waterfall — it impresses, especially when you get close. The weather was good, we took many photos. Lunch at the farm: fresh trout, tasty cheeses, we even bought some to take home. We drove back happy. I recommend it to anyone who wants a full day without the rush.
Daniyar A.
Google ·
★★★★★Rybalka klass forel vkusno otdohnuli otlichno
Aidos N.
Our website ·
★★★★★We chose this tour for fishing and didn't regret it—fresh trout.
Viktor P.
Our website ·
★★★★★Nice route – loved how much we saw in one day.
Pavel I.
Google ·
★★★★★Turgenskiy vodopad i muzei za den ochen udobno forel vkusno
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the tour to Turgen Waterfall
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 questionAt the waterfall you walk over stones, so your footwear should be comfortable and non-slip. It is cool by the water — a jacket or windbreaker will come in handy, and in case of rain take a raincoat. A phone or camera will definitely be useful, and you can bring extra water in addition to the water we provide on the road.
The main walking part is a stroll to the cascading waterfall; between the other points on the route you travel by bus. This is not a hike with long treks, and no special fitness is required. If you have had knee problems or find it difficult to walk on uneven surfaces, message us on WhatsApp — we will advise how to cover this section more comfortably.
The mini-group format and a relaxed pace without overnight stays suit families and older travellers: the route is not stretched over a whole day. The only place where caution is needed is the rocky path at the waterfall. If you want to check regarding a specific age or health condition, message us on WhatsApp for your date.
The meeting point is in Almaty at Republic Square; departures are daily at 09:00 and 14:00, and you choose the time when booking. The tour takes 4 hours: with the morning start you return by 14:30, with the 14:00 start — at around 18:30. The guide will tell you the exact return arrival time before departure.
The $54 per person includes the round-trip bus journey, the guide's services, tickets to the Golden Man museum, a treat at the cheese farm — you will try local trout and cheeses — and water for the road. You pay separately only for what you want to buy personally: souvenirs, extra portions at the farm, accident insurance. Just in case, bring a little cash or a card.
We book places in the mini-group for your whole group at once: message us on WhatsApp with how many of you there are and which start suits you — 09:00 or 14:00 — and we'll check availability; if you need a separate departure just for you, we'll check whether that's possible for your date. We take no prepayment; you can pay on the day of departure via Kaspi, by card or in cash. If your plans change, cancellation is free: just message us on WhatsApp.
