The untouched nature of Zailiysky Alatau.

The untouched nature of Zailiysky Alatau.

During this tour, we invite travelers to visit the beautiful nature of Zailiysky Alatau. The untouched nature of the region attracts travelers from all over Kazakhstan.
And not a difficult route makes this tour popular and provides a great opportunity to relax from the bustle of the city. The first object of visit will be Issyk Lake which is one of the oldest natural sites. According to scientists, the lake was formed after a strong mountain earthquake about 10,000 years ago.
Issyk Lake was a popular place in the middle of the 20th century. However, after the strongest mudflow the lake was almost empty. But despite this, by the end of the 20th century, the lake and dam were restored. And already by our time the lake had regained its former beautiful view.

During this tour you will visit the famous Turgen Gorge. Beautiful views of the virgin nature of the mountains of Zailiysky Alatau are complemented by the famous Turgen waterfalls. High mountain waterfalls like mountain hiking fans.

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Stop At: Lake Issyk, 70 km East of Almaty, Almaty Kazakhstan

You will have a trip to the beautiful Issyk Lake. The lake is located in the mountains of Zailiysky Alatau and is surrounded by forests and flower meadows.
Issyk Lake is one of the oldest natural sites. According to scientists, the lake was formed after a strong mountain earthquake about 10,000 years ago.
One of the main features of the lake is that the color of the water in it changes depending on the weather. In cloudy weather the lake takes on a gray color, while in clear sunny weather the lake becomes azure.
Another feature is that there is a very good ecological environment around the lake, thanks to which everyone can relax by the lake after the bustle of the city.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Turgen, Turgen, Almaty Region

Turgen gorge is the one of the most popular natural attractions near the Almaty City. Turgen is located 12 km west of the city of Yesik and 60 km from Almaty. In the gorge you can meet various attractions: historical monuments and beautiful natural sites. However, the most important sights of the Turgen Gorge are its famous waterfalls. The total number of waterfalls in turgen reaches 7. During the tour you will visit the first major waterfall – «Medvejiy».

Duration: 2 hours