Tour of the Alatau Gorges: Alma-Arasan, Ayusai, Oi-Qaragai [Oi-Qaragai] · 1 day
8 hours · standard · You choose the meeting point: an address, hotel, or airport in Almaty, arranged at booking
8h · From 260 $
One-day tour from Almaty: Oi-Qaragai. Included: transport and guide, eco fees.
- Free cancellation within 24 hours
- Pay after confirmation
$260From / per person
Itinerary
What's Included
How to get there
FAQ
A sightseeing program around Almaty for those with one day to get to know the city. The centerpiece of the program is the Oi-Qaragai eco-resort with alpine meadows. Comfortable transport and a professional guide are included in the price, and the program is adapted to your pace. The itinerary is equally suited to a first visit or a return trip. The best time is from May to October, when the roads are open and the landscapes are at their best. Small groups and the option of a private format on request. The route is adapted to the group’s pace.
Tour Highlights
The meeting place
You choose the meeting point: an address, hotel, or airport in Almaty, arranged at booking
Highlights
- Oi-Qaragai — an eco-resort in the Turgen Valley with a cable car
- A compact one-day program starting and ending in Almaty
- A car or 4×4 is selected for the specific route
- The guide does more than lead the route; they explain the context and the history of the place
- Photo stops and scenic viewpoints are built into the schedule
- Only your group is on the route — the pace and stops are adjusted
Worth taking
- ✔Identity card or passport
- ✔Comfortable shoes for walks and light trekking
- ✔Sunscreen (SPF 30+), sunglasses and a hat
- ✔A warm jacket or fleece — it is cool in the mountains even in summer
- ✔Light rain jacket or a membrane jacket in case of mountain rain
- ✔Water bottle (to refill in villages and hotels) and a light snack for the road
- ✔Cash (cards are not accepted everywhere, especially in villages and national parks)
- ✔Power bank and a camera or phone for photos
- ✔Seasonal clothing: in summer — light and breathable; in autumn and spring — layers; in winter — a down jacket and warm boots
Why this tour
Easy for any level
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Small groups
Complexity
Easy level
Private tour
Suitable for
- ✔Suitable for everyone: families, seniors, couples, groups of friends, solo travelers
Itinerary
Alatau Gorges: Oi-Qaragai
Relax at the Oi-Qaragai eco-resort in Turgen Gorge, alpine meadows, crisp conifer-scented air, and the LesnayaSkazka cable car (in winter).
Good to know
Free cancellation 72 hours before the tour starts — full refund. After that — according to the operator’s rules.
What's Included
- Transport along the entire route
- Professional guide services
- All eco-fees and entrance tickets to national parks and protected natural areas
Paid separately:
- Meals (breakfasts, lunches, dinners)
- Entertainment and additional activities outside the main program
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Safety notes
Please follow the guide's instructions, check the weather forecast before departure, and bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
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