Tour from Almaty

Ust-Kamenogorsk and the Altai Mountains

5 · 23 reviews

Sightseeing tour of Ust-Kamenogorsk, trip to the foot of Altai, visits to waterfalls and thermal springs.

WhenOn schedule, 3 days
Duration3 days / 2 nights
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $190/person

Program

Tour itinerary: Ust-Kamenogorsk and the Altai Mountains

Day 1, morning

Group meeting

The group meets the guide at the start of the route and gets to know the tour programme.

Day 1, evening

Hotel check-in

The group checks into a hotel. In the evening — free time, you can take a walk around the city.

Day 2, morning

Sightseeing tour of Ust-Kamenogorsk

In the morning, a sightseeing tour of Ust-Kamenogorsk is held: visiting the main attractions, getting acquainted with the city's history.

Day 2, day

Trip to the foot of the Altai

After lunch, the group heads to the foot of the Altai. The transfer takes several hours; upon arrival — a walk and exploring the surroundings.

Day 3, morning

Waterfalls and thermal springs

In the morning, the group visits the waterfalls, then — the thermal springs. In good weather, swimming is possible.

Day 3, day

Tour end

After lunch, the group sets off on the way back. In the evening — the end of the tour.

What's included

What is included: Ust-Kamenogorsk and the Altai Mountains

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.

Alexander Пашкин — Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу★4.52

Alexander Пашкин

Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу

52 review · experience 10 years

Andrey Шевелёв — Driver-guide★4.74

Andrey Шевелёв

Driver-guide

73 review · experience 13 years

Анжелика Чвыкова — Гид-фотограф★4.27

Анжелика Чвыкова

Гид-фотограф

58 reviews · experience 11 years

Ильяс Дарбеков — Гид-переводчик★4.27

Ильяс Дарбеков

Гид-переводчик

36 reviews · experience 6 years

Мадина Данина — Организатор туров★4.55

Мадина Данина

Организатор туров

65 reviews · experience 15 лет

Сергей Бабичев — Personal guide-водитель★4.49

Сергей Бабичев

Personal guide-водитель

65 reviews · experience 12 years

Reviews

Reviews of the Ust-Kamenogorsk and Altai tour

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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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Konstantin Z.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

In September, the trip to the foothills of the Altai Mountains was very impressive; the weather was cooler.

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Gulnara S.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Madina picked a date that fit our vacation, thanks. In September it's already cool in the mountains, but beautiful.

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DK
Dinara K.
Google ·
★★★★★

We went with my grandma to see Altai, in August the weather was warm. We liked the waterfalls and thermal springs.

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Yerlan T.
Google ·
★★★★★

My brother and I had long been planning to go somewhere in the mountains, but we couldn't decide where. This three-day tour came up — and we decided to try it. In July the weather was warm, even hot, and that was great because we swam to our heart's content in the thermal springs. The bus ride is, of course, long, but they made frequent rest stops. The waterfalls were especially memorable — the sound of water and the coolness after the heat. In Ust-Kamenogorsk we managed to take a walk in the evening, the city is cozy. We returned late at night, tired, but with a ton of impressions.

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Karina O.
Google ·
★★★★★

My vybrali etot tur potomu chto davno hoteli uvidet Altaj, no ne byli gotovy k slozhnym pohodam. Poehali s muzhem i nashej docher'yu, poluchilos' nastoyashchee semejnoe priklyuchenie. Osobenno ponravilis' vodopady i termal'nye istochniki, v iyune pogoda byla teploj, no ne zharkoj, i my dazhe kupalis'. Edinstvennoe, doroga na avtobuse zanyala pochti ves' den', no ostanovki dlya otdyha byli k stati.

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Zhanna L.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My husband and I had long wanted to go to Altai, but kept putting it off. Finally we chose this three-day tour. In June the weather was warm, but cool in the mountains, we took jackets. We liked the waterfalls and thermal springs, though the bus ride was tiring.

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Viktoriya G.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My husband and I chose this tour for the May holidays to change the scenery. The weather in May was changeable, but we got lucky. The sightseeing tour of Ust-Kamenogorsk was interesting, and the trip to the foothills of the Altai was the most memorable. Thermal springs on a cool day are just what you need.

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Ilya K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Madina helped choose a date for our weekend. In August it was great at the springs.

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DE
Darya E.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We went with my friend to celebrate her birthday in the mountains. The thermal springs were the best moment of the trip.

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MK
Maksat K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Went with my brother for the weekend, wanted to get away from the city and see the Altai. Anzhelika warned where the meeting point was and kept in touch the whole way on the bus. The road is long of course but the views at the waterfalls made up for everything. In July it's warm, take sunscreen.

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Daniyar P.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We went as a family, the kids liked the waterfalls and springs. The bus is comfortable, stops were made often. In June it's warm, but in the mountains it's cool in the evening. The hotel is simple but clean.

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AR
Anara R.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

We chose this tour to see the Altai with my grandmother; in June the weather was pleasant.

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CP
Chingiz P.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Ezdili s druzyami na tri dnya, vodopady i istochniki super. Doroga dolgaya no normalno.

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Nurlan D.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

We chose this tour looking for a vacation with our son; in September the weather was good.

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Tamara P.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

My friend and I were choosing a tour for the weekend, we wanted to see Ust-Kamenogorsk and the mountains. In August it was hot, but comfortable in the mountains. Around the region we travelled by bus with rest stops. We were accommodated in a hotel, in the evening we walked around the city. The next day there was a sightseeing tour, we learned a lot of new things. Then we went to the foot of Altai, the views are amazing. The waterfalls and thermal springs impressed us, we even swam. We returned tired but happy.

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Zhanna A.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

I took this tour spontaneously because I wanted to go to the mountains, but without difficult hikes. Bus, hotel, city tour — everything according to the program, no surprises. The thermal springs in the heat were especially good.

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Aleksandr O.
Our website ·
★★★★★

In July we went to the foothills of the Altai, the weather was excellent, the waterfalls were impressive.

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Diana D.
Google ·
★★★★★

My friend and I had long wanted to see the Altai, but didn't dare go on our own. This tour seemed convenient: see the city and go to the mountains. In June the weather was cool, especially in the evenings, so jackets came in handy. The first day went on meeting up and checking in, but it was worth it. On the second day there was a sightseeing tour of Ust-Kamenogorsk, and then we went to the foothills of the Altai — incredible beauty. The waterfalls and thermal springs on the last day were just a fairy tale, we even swam, though the water was invigorating. We returned tired but happy.

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Mariya Z.
Our website ·
★★★★★

In May we went with my sister, wanted to see the Altai. The weather was cool, but we liked the city tour and the waterfalls.

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AO
Aigerim O.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My friend and I went in September, we wanted to see the Altai and just have a change of scenery. Madina met the group on time and organized everything, thanks for that. In the mountains autumn was already in the air, the leaves were yellow — very beautiful. The city sightseeing tour was calm, without rushing. But the trip to the foot of the Altai was the most memorable: the air is clear, the views are stunning. We didn't swim in the thermal springs because it was cool, but the place itself is interesting. The way back was a bit tough, but it was worth it.

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Fatima P.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

August, hot, but fresh at the waterfalls. We would have liked to stay longer at the springs.

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Denis Zh.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Anzhelika quickly gathered the group in the morning, everything was clear. In May it's cool in the Altai, a jacket came in handy.

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SK
Sholpan K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

In May we decided to go to the Altai with our family; the weather was cool but nature is wonderful.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the tour to Ust-Kamenogorsk and the Altai Mountains

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The programme starts on the first day with the group meeting the guide at the start of the route and checking in at the hotel. The tour ends on the evening of the third day. The main experiences come on the second day — the sightseeing tour of Ust-Kamenogorsk and the trip to the foot of the Altai — and the morning of the third.

Bring shoes you can walk comfortably in, and clothing for the weather, because in the mountains it can change during the day. Water, a light snack, a charged phone or camera, as well as a hat and sun protection will come in handy. If in good weather you want to swim in the thermal springs, pack in advance what you will wear into the water.

The route is designed for a group in a bus, without difficult hikes or overnight stays in tents: nights are spent in a hotel, and the walking sections are strolls at the foot of the Altai, by the waterfalls and at the springs. This format is usually suitable for elderly people and those who have not walked much in a long time, but you should keep in mind several hours by bus to the foot of the Altai. If you have health concerns, it is better to discuss them with the guide in WhatsApp in advance.

This is a group tour, departing on schedule by bus, so the trip takes place as part of a shared group. If you want to travel only with your own group, message us on WhatsApp — we will check what can be arranged for your date. The format and availability of places depend on the specific departure.

The price includes transport along the entire route, an experienced guide and the organisation of the route with stops. Personal expenses, meals (unless stated otherwise) and entrance tickets to certain sites are paid separately. Hotel accommodation is part of the programme, and we'll give you the details on accommodation, meals and tickets for your date on WhatsApp before departure.

Booking is made simply by a message on WhatsApp, without prepayment: you write to us, we confirm the departure date and group composition, after which the place is yours. Payment is on the day of the trip, via Kaspi, by card or in cash. Cancellation of the booking is free — just let us know on WhatsApp.