A one-day tour from Almaty: the Tamgaly petroglyphs and the Ili River. Included: transport and guide, environmental fees.
A one-day trip from Almaty into the Ili River valley. The program includes Tamgaly-Tas, Tibetan Buddhist petroglyphs on the banks of the Ili, and a walk along the Ili River, with its slow mirror-like water and sandy shores. Transport, a professional guide, and all required fees are included, all that remains is to choose a date. The tour runs year-round. For a private group or a smaller party, ask us for a tailored format. The route is adjusted to the pace of the group, and the day suits both first-time visitors and those who already know Almaty.
A walk along the Ili River, which flows into Lake Balkhash: slow mirror-like water and sandy banks. Then on to Tamgaly-Tas, Tibetan Buddhist petroglyphs of the XIV-XVIII centuries on the banks of the Ili River, a rare meeting of cultures carved in stone. After a lunch stop on the way, return to Almaty in the afternoon.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts — full refund. After that — according to the operator’s rules.
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Please follow the guide's instructions, check the weather forecast before departure, and bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
