Oi-Qaragai Gorge Day Trip from Almaty

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One-day tour from Almaty to Oi-Qaragai, an eco-resort in Turgen Gorge with alpine meadows. Transport, guide and eco fees included.

A one-day mountain trip from Almaty to the Oi-Qaragai eco-resort in Turgen Gorge, about 110 km from the city: alpine meadows, air scented with conifers and, in winter, the LesnayaSkazka cable car. Comfortable transport and a professional guide are included in the price, and the day is paced to your group. It runs year-round: snow and the cable car in winter, green meadows in the warmer months. A private departure for your own group can be arranged on request.

Highlights

  • Oi-Qaragai — an eco-resort in the Turgen Valley; the LesnayaSkazka cable car runs in winter
  • 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

Itinerary

Oi Qaragai
Day 1

Oi-Qaragai eco-resort in Turgen Gorge

Drive from Almaty (about 110 km each way) up into Turgen Gorge to the Oi-Qaragai eco-resort. Spend the day among alpine meadows and crisp conifer-scented air, with time for walks, photos and a lunch break (meals are not included). In winter, the LesnayaSkazka cable car runs here; in the warmer months the meadows are the main draw. Return to Almaty by evening.

Want to change a day? The guide adapts the pace and stops to your group.Ask the guide →

What’s included

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)
  • Cable car tickets (winter season)
  • Entertainment and additional activities outside the main program
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Good to know

Free cancellation 24 hours before the tour starts — full refund. After that — according to the operator’s rules.

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Practical info

Good to know

Meeting place
You choose the meeting point: an address, hotel, or airport in Almaty, arranged at booking
Suitable for
Suitable for everyone: families, seniors, couples, groups of friends, solo travelers

What to bring

  • 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

Safety notes

Please follow the guide's instructions, check the weather forecast before departure, and bring appropriate clothing and footwear.

Available year-round
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from $255/ person