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Hiking Tour · Almaty
Almarasan Gorge in 3 Hours from Almaty
4.9 · 23 reviews
A short mountain hike in the Almarasan Gorge — just 3 hours to swap the stuffy city for pine-scented air and a mountain river. The route starts from Almaty and leads to a scenic gorge with mineral springs and alpine meadows.
WhenDaily, time upon request
Duration3 hours
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $39/person
Program
Hourly Tour Program in Almarasan Gorge
09:00
Departure from Almaty
Group gathering in the city center and transfer to the trailhead.
09:40
Start of trekking
Entering the Almarasan Gorge, briefing from the guide.
10:00
Ascent to the Waterfall
Walk along the trail by the river, stop at the waterfall.
10:30
Mineral Spring
Tasting water from the spring, rest in the meadow.
11:00
Observation Deck
Panoramic view of the gorge and mountains.
11:30
Descent and Return
Walk back to the transport.
12:00
Arrival in Almaty
Tour ends at the starting point.
What's included
What's Included in the Tour to Almarasan Gorge
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Transfer from Almaty and back
- Services of a professional guide
- Eco fee
- Bottled water
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Lunch (optional, can be ordered for $10)
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable trekking shoes
- Warm jacket (windbreaker)
- Camera
- Drinking water 1-2 L
- Snack
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 Almarasan Gorge in 3 Hours
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Arman B.
Our website ·
★★★★★I was choosing between tours for a long time. I settled on this one. I didn't regret it. Anzhelika showed everything clearly. We managed in 3 hours. Minus: the gorge was crowded. I went alone, wanted silence and fresh air. The transfer from Almaty is fast, the guide told interesting things along the way. In the gorge, the trail is along the river, the ascent to the waterfall is easy. At the spring, the water is really mineral, pleasant to the taste. The viewpoint — a panorama of the mountains, fascinating. We went back down and returned to the city. Everything is well organized, but there are many people, not secluded.
Aliya R.
Our website ·
★★★★★Went there quickly. The guide gave a good tour. I decided to go with friends to unwind. We met in the center and drove to the gorge. The trail runs along the river, the guide kept telling us everything. We stopped at the waterfall, then went to the spring. The water is mineral, we tried it. We took a bunch of photos at the viewpoint. The descent and return went without delays. Everything was smooth, even though there were many people in the group.
Aset D.
Google ·
★★★★★A good option for a short trip. The gorge is picturesque. Aleksandr the instructor is polite.
Anara I.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Went with a friend. Really liked it. The driver is careful. Nature is beautiful. It's a pity there was little time for a walk
Marat K.
Yandex ·
★★★★★We chose this tour because of the short time. The guide is great, told us everything. It's a pity there were no stops for photos
Vitaliy P.
Our website ·
★★★★★Cheap and cheerful. Arasan Gorge is beautiful. Only the road is a bit dusty. My sister and I had long wanted to escape the city for at least a couple of hours. We left early, the guide explained everything, and we walked along the river. The waterfall impressed us, the water is noisy and fresh. We sat on the clearing by the spring, drank some water, they say it's mineral. The viewpoint — the views are super, the mountains are like on a platter. We went back down quickly, managed to return by lunch. The dust, of course, slightly spoiled the impression, but for that price it's great.
Aigul S.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Went to Arasan Gorge with my husband. Andrey organized everything perfectly. Beautiful, but the road was bumpy. Made it in 3 hours.
Artur L.
Google ·
★★★★★Chose this tour because I wanted to see the gorge without long hikes. We finished within 3 hours. The driver drove excellently. The nature is amazing. Only at the end we got a bit tired, but that's a minor thing.
Elena F.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Went yesterday. The gorge is magnificent. The guide is a professional. The road is bumpy but it's worth it
Ruslan H.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Chose this tour because of the reviews. No regrets. The guide is attentive. We managed everything in 3 hours. The only thing is that at the start the departure was delayed by 15 minutes because a passenger was late.
Dmitriy Ts.
Google ·
★★★★★Arasan Gorge is a fairy tale. You can see the guide loves her job. She told us everything. The transfer was comfortable. I recommend this tour.
Zhanna A.
Our website ·
★★★★★I really liked the gorge. We got there quickly by car. The only thing was we waited about 10 minutes for the group to gather, the guide apologized
Talgat B.
Our website ·
★★★★★Inexpensive and quick. The gorge is beautiful, I recommend it. Aleksandr the instructor is careful. My friend and I decided to try it because we wanted some variety after the office. We gathered in the center, got there without problems. The trail along the river is easy, the guide showed us everything. We stopped at the waterfall, took photos. We tried the mineral spring, the water is tasty. At the viewpoint a panorama opens up — it takes your breath away. The descent and return went smoothly, we got home on time. We liked everything, even though there were quite a lot of people.
Dinara L.
Our website ·
★★★★★Nature is amazing. The excursion was very interesting. Guide Anzhelika gave a lot of information. But we arrived a bit late.
Nurlan S.
Google ·
★★★★★I recommend it to everyone. Cheap and fast. Madina organized everything perfectly. Departure at 9.
Karina E.
2GIS ·
★★★★★We went with colleagues. A great option for a getaway. Anzhelika organized everything at the highest level. The gorge was scenic, the air clean. The only downside was that the group had 10 people, a bit cramped in the minibus. But it didn't spoil the impression.
Daniyar M.
Google ·
★★★★★Great tour. The gorge is fire. The driver is a master. We managed to see everything
Sergey V.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Excellent excursion for 3 hours. Beautiful nature. The guide is knowledgeable. We left on time.
Gulmira N.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Thanks for the tour! The guide told very interestingly. Everything went smoothly. My colleague and I decided to go after work to change the scenery. I liked the waterfall and the views from the viewpoint. We managed in 3 hours.
Natalya M.
Google ·
★★★★★bystro i nedorogo. madina organizovana horosho. tolko doroga tryaskaya nemnogo
Asel Sh.
Google ·
★★★★★Took a tour for the family. Everything is perfectly organized. The guide is attentive. The children are delighted with nature. The only thing is the road is not asphalt everywhere. My wife and I and two children went to show them the mountains. The transfer is comfortable, the driver is careful. The briefing was quick, and we headed to the waterfall. The children ran around, happy, especially liked it by the river. At the spring we drank water, rested on the clearing. The viewpoint — beauty, everyone took photos. We went down without adventures. The shaking on the dirt road was a bit tiring, but that's minor.
Maria T.
Our website ·
★★★★★Took the tour spontaneously. The guide greeted us warmly. We liked everything, only there were a lot of people in the gorge.
Veronika D.
Google ·
★★★★★A good tour for those who have little time. The gorge is very beautiful. The guide is super. Liked everything, only the departure was delayed by 10 minutes, but they apologized
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Almarasan Gorge in 3 Hours
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 questionYou need comfortable trekking shoes, because the trail goes along the river and uphill. Take a windbreaker or warm jacket, a camera, a snack and 1–2 L of water — the guide will let you know before departure if anything else is needed for your date.
The program is short, only 3 hours, with a climb to the waterfall, the spring and the viewpoint, so a calm pace will suit beginners too. If any of your family members have health restrictions, message us on WhatsApp — we will clarify the details for your date.
The walking part starts around 09:40 and ends by 11:30 — this is a climb along the river trail with stops and the descent back. The load is moderate, with pauses at the waterfall, the spring and the viewpoint, so you will have time to breathe and take photos.
Group meeting in the center of Almaty at 09:00, then transfer to the start of the route. We arrive back in the city by 12:00 — that is, the whole tour takes 3 hours; the departure time can be arranged on request.
The price already includes transfer from Almaty and back, the guide's work, the ecological fee and bottled water. Separately — only personal expenses, insurance and lunch: it can be ordered optionally for $10.
Yes, the tour is private, so it is only you and your companions, without other travelers. Booking — just a message on WhatsApp, without prepayment: you pay on the day of the trip via Kaspi, by card or in cash; cancellation is free, and we choose the date and departure time to suit you in the chat.
