★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
Tour from Almaty
Twenty-five kilometers on a dirt road along the Turgen River: spruce forest, waterfalls, and climb to alpine meadows. Bicycle, helmet, and support vehicle included, mechanic rides with the group.
Program
Meet the participants in Almaty at the agreed location. Bike and gear check, briefing on the route and safety rules. Boarding the transport for the transfer.
Transfer by car to the start of the route in Turgen Gorge. The drive takes about 1.5 hours. There is a short rest stop along the way.
The bike route begins on a dirt road along the Turgen River. The first kilometers pass through a spruce forest, with climbs and descents.
A rest stop at the waterfalls. Relaxing, a snack, and a chance to swim in good weather. Photo session. The route continues after the break.
The route continues with a gain in elevation toward the alpine meadows. The road becomes rockier. The group moves at a comfortable pace with support from a mechanic.
Lunch in the alpine meadows with panoramic mountain views. Rest and recovery. The group regroups for the return trip.
Descent by bike to the starting point. Bikes are handed over to the support vehicle. Transfer to Almaty, with an estimated arrival by 20:00.
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.
★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
★5Dinara Kassymova
Guide-lecturer in Almaty
★4.8Marat Zhunussov
Trekking instructor
★4.9Oleg Kim
Driver-guide, jeep tours
★4.8Zhanna Abenova
Tour manager
★4.9Timur Beketov
Multi-day tour guide
★5Aliya Nurlan
Group coordinator
★4.8Sergey Volkov
Instructor, ski tours
Reviews
I took the tour spontaneously to unwind after work. In August it was hot, but cool in the gorge, especially near the waterfalls.
We rode in June, it was warm but sometimes windy. The river is noisy, the spruce forest is beautiful. But the climb to the meadows is hard, I got tired.
We went in May, cool but beautiful. The guide explained everything, they gave us bikes.
We chose this tour because we wanted to combine activity and nature. We went with my husband and his brother. In May it's cool in the gorge, especially in the morning, so jackets came in handy. The road to the start took about an hour and a half, but we made a stop on the way. The bikes provided were normal, helmets too. The first kilometers through the spruce forest are beautiful, the air is incomparable to the city. We had a snack at the waterfalls, but didn't risk swimming, the water is still cold. The climb to the alpine meadows was the most difficult section, but the views are worth it. Lunch on the meadows is simple but filling. The descent back is fast and fun. Organization is top-notch, everything on time.
In May I went on a bike tour with my daughter. The weather was cool, but sunny, we wore light jackets. Aliya met us and gathered the group, kept in touch along the way. According to the program, first we rode through a spruce forest, then stopped at waterfalls. We had lunch on the alpine meadow, the mountain view is wonderful. The bikes are good, the mechanic helped. Only my bike's chain came off once, but the mechanic fixed it immediately. Overall we liked it, thanks.
In September we went on a bike tour in Turgen Gorge. The weather was wonderful, warm, but cooler in the morning, so we took light jackets. Aliya gathered us, clearly told us the meeting point, and stayed in touch along the way. The program was very interesting: first we rode through a spruce forest, then stopped at waterfalls. We had lunch on the alpine meadow at the top, the view was amazing. The bikes are good, the mechanic is always ready to help. We liked everything, I recommend it to my friends too.
It was hot in July, but along the river it was fine. The bikes were good, but the chain came off once. Overall, we liked it.
In June we went with colleagues to distract from the office. Organization is clear: gathered on time, transported, conducted a briefing. The route is interesting, but in some places the dirt road is broken. Overall impressions are positive, especially the waterfalls and meadows.
We signed up with my brother for June, wanted to test ourselves. Zhanna helped with the booking and picked a convenient date. The weather was great, but one bike was a bit squeaky.
We went with my family in May, the weather was cool but sunny. The bikes were in good condition, the mechanic kept an eye on them. We got a bit tired but are happy.
In May I decided to go with a friend. Small groups, mountains and biking — just what's needed.
I went with a friend on the May holidays, the weather was cool but sunny. They gave a good bike, the mechanic helped.
We had long wanted to get out of the city, and a friend suggested a bike tour. We went as a group of three to celebrate her birthday. Aliya met us in the morning, checked everything and put us in the car. In June the weather was warm, but in the mountains it sometimes drizzled, good thing we took windbreakers. The road along the river is something else, you ride and hear only the water and birds. The climb to the meadows was a bit hard, but the mechanic encouraged us. Lunch with a view of the mountains made the fatigue better. The only thing, I would have liked more time for photos at the waterfall, but the schedule is tight. We returned to Almaty by evening, tired but with a bunch of impressions.
In June the trip was a success, nature is excellent. The waterfalls and meadows impressed, but the descent was a bit scary.
My husband and I had long wanted to try a bike trip, and finally decided in May. The weather was changeable: sun alternated with clouds, but we took jackets and were comfortable. The guide Aidos turned out to be very experienced, he kept an eye on the pace and encouraged us on the climbs. The waterfalls were especially memorable — we made a stop there, but didn't risk swimming, the water was cold. The road to the alpine meadows was rocky, but the views were worth it. Lunch on the meadows with a panorama of the mountains was a separate pleasure. The descent went quickly, and we returned to Almaty on time. Thanks for the organization, everything was clear.
In May we went with the girls, I gifted it for a birthday. Nature is beautiful, bikes are good. But in the morning the weather was cool, clothes weren't enough. Overall liked it, 4.
I decided to go to unwind after exams, took my roommate with me. In May it's cool in the mountains, but comfortable for riding. I liked that you don't have to think about transport.
We rode in September, the weather was great, but it was a bit dusty. Aidos as a guide explained everything clearly.
We decided to spend the weekend actively with friends, chose a bike tour in August. We liked that there was a support vehicle and a mechanic. The only downside was that it was very hot in August, we wanted more stops in the shade.
In July we rode through Turgen Gorge with friends. We liked that the group was small and the mechanic was nearby.
We chose the tour to celebrate our anniversary with my husband, but it was cool in June and we got a bit cold on the descent. Otherwise everything was good, especially the meadows.
My s muzhem reshili poehat v Turgenskoe ushchele na velosipedah, hotya ya davno ne sadilas za rul. Aidar pomogal na slozhnyh uchastkah i podskazyval kak pereklyuchat peredachi. V mae bylo svezho, no my vzali vetrovki. Ochen ponravilos, osobenno vodopady.
FAQ
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Ask a questionDress for the weather and so that it's comfortable to pedal: comfortable shoes, clothing that doesn't restrict movement. Bring water, a light snack, a hat and sun protection, and charge your phone or camera in advance. We provide the bicycle and helmet on site, so you don't need to bring your own gear.
This bike tour through Turgen Gorge is a group format, with departures on Saturdays from May to September. If you'd like to go with your own group, message us on WhatsApp — we'll see what we can arrange for your date. The guide and mechanic ride with the group along the entire route.
You hardly walk at all — you're in the saddle all day, but it's not a stroll around a park: 25 km on a dirt road with climbs and descents. Closer to the alpine meadows there are more stones under your wheels, and the road requires attention. The group rides at a comfortable pace, and the mechanic is nearby the whole time and helps.
The group meets in Almaty at 07:00: we check the bicycles, give instructions and get into the transport. The transfer to the start of the route takes about an hour and a half, and we return to Almaty at around 20:00. We'll confirm the exact meeting point for your date on WhatsApp.
The bike and helmet are included in the tour and are checked at the 07:00 meeting before departure. A mechanic rides with the group along the whole route, and a support vehicle follows — it also carries the bikes back at the end of the day. All you need is basic confidence on a bike: 25 km on a dirt road with climbs and descents.
Booking is just a message on WhatsApp, with no prepayment: you pay on the day of the trip — Kaspi, card or cash. Cancellation is free. The price is $71 per person, and it already includes a bike with a helmet, a support vehicle, transport along the entire route, a guide and the organisation of stops; personal expenses, meals and entrance tickets are separate.
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