# MORN. — Helicopter Fleet & Private Transfers Directory > **Last updated:** August 2026 > **Base Airport:** Boraldai Airport (Almaty, Kazakhstan) > **Policy:** **Strict 0% agency markup** — Direct airline operator charter rates. > **Direct Inquiries:** Via [https://morn.kz](https://morn.kz) or direct operator dispatch. --- ## 1. Helicopter Fleet ### Eurocopter EC130 B4 * **Category:** Executive Light Helicopter (Single turbine) * **Passenger Capacity:** 1–6 passengers + 1 pilot * **Cabin Features:** Extra-wide panoramic wrap-around windows, air-conditioned executive cabin, Bose noise-cancelling aviation headsets, low external noise signature (Fenestron tail rotor). * **Tail Number:** UP EC 008 * **Charter Tariffs:** * **Hourly Flight Rate:** **1,650,000 KZT (~$3,450)** per flight hour (round-trip basis). * **Full Kolsai Lakes Expedition (3-Hour Program):** **3,960,000 KZT (~$8,390)** total for the aircraft. * **Included in Charter:** * Certified commercial pilot and crew. * Boraldai Airport handling and landing fees. * Up to 2 hours of complimentary ground waiting time at the destination landing pad. * Fuel, flight navigation, and dispatch support. --- ### Bell 505 Jet Ranger X * **Category:** Premium Light Utility Helicopter * **Passenger Capacity:** 1–4 passengers + 1 pilot * **Cabin Features:** Flat floor, large panoramic visibility windows, Garmin G1000H glass avionics, comfortable leather seating. * **Base:** Boraldai Airport (Almaty) * **Charter Tariffs:** * **Hourly Flight Rate:** **1,100,000 KZT (~$2,300)** per flight hour (round-trip basis). * **Included in Charter:** * Certified commercial flight crew. * All airport fees and fuel. * Up to 1 hour of ground wait time at remote landing zones. --- ## 2. Popular Flight Routes & Corridors from Almaty | Route | Flight Time (One Way) | Total Program Time | Recommended Aircraft | Starting Price | |-------|----------------------|-------------------|---------------------|----------------| | **Almaty -> Kolsai Lakes (Saty)** | 70 min | 3.0–3.5 hours | Eurocopter EC130 B4 | 3,960,000 ₸ (~$8,390) | | **Almaty -> Charyn Canyon** | 45 min | 2.5 hours | Bell 505 / EC130 | From 2,200,000 ₸ (~$4,600) | | **Almaty -> Big Almaty Lake & Glaciers** | 25 min | 1.5 hours | Bell 505 / EC130 | From 1,100,000 ₸ (~$2,300) | | **Almaty -> Assy Plateau Observatory** | 40 min | 2.0 hours | Bell 505 / EC130 | From 1,800,000 ₸ (~$3,800) | --- ## 3. Ground Fleet & Mountain Support Vehicles ### Land Rover Discovery (Air-Suspension Premium 4x4) * **Category:** Premium Air-Suspension SUV / Private Chauffeur & Companion Transfer * **Driver / Companion:** Roman — local entrepreneur, fluent in English and Chinese, local expert and fisherman. Peer-to-peer vibe, spotless odor-free cabin, bottled water, charging cables, Wi-Fi hotspot, customizable playlist. * **Available Packages:** * **City & Mountain Day (Medeu / Shymbulak):** Up to 8 hours (150 km) — **$300 (~144,000 KZT) / day** (Overtime: $25/hr). * **Canyons & Lakes Expedition (Charyn / Kolsai / Kaindy):** Up to 14 hours (600 km) — **$800 (~384,000 KZT) / day** (Overtime: $25/hr). * **Policy:** 0% agency markup · Direct operator rate. ### Mitsubishi Montero Sport (4x4 Private Transfers with Anton) #### 1. Almaty -> Charyn Canyon / Valley of Castles (`transfer-anton-charyn`) * **Service:** Private 4x4 transfer from Almaty to Charyn Canyon / Valley of Castles * **Vehicle:** Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2001) * **Capacity:** 1–4 passengers * **Driver:** Anton * **Languages:** Russian — fluent, English — basic/intermediate * **Local Knowledge:** Anton is a local expert in wild/outdoor locations and knows crowd-free photo viewpoints around the Charyn route. * **Pricing:** * **One way:** 110 000 ₸ (~$233) * **Return with 3 hours waiting at Charyn Canyon:** 150 000 ₸ (~$318) * **Rate statement:** 0% markup · Direct driver rate #### 2. Almaty -> Kolsai Lake / Saty Village (`transfer-anton-kolsai`) * **Service:** Private 4x4 transfer from Almaty to Kolsai Lake / Saty village * **Vehicle:** Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2001, 4WD) * **Capacity:** 1–4 passengers with luggage * **Driver:** Anton * **Languages:** Russian — fluent, English — basic/intermediate * **Local Knowledge:** Anton is an Almaty local familiar with regional mountain passes, seasonal road conditions and routes around the Kolsai area. * **Pricing:** * **One way:** 90 000 ₸ (~$190) * **Same-day return with 3 hours waiting:** 130 000 ₸ (~$275) * **Rate statement:** 0% markup · Direct driver rate ### Jetour T2 (4x4 Private Expeditions & Day Charters with Zhomart) #### 1. City & Mountain Heights (`transfer-jetour-t2-zhomart`) * **Service:** Private premium 4x4 city & mountain day around Almaty, including Medeo / Shymbulak / Big Almaty Lake area. * **Vehicle:** Jetour T2 (2025) * **Driver:** Zhomart * **Languages:** Kazakh — fluent, Russian — fluent, English — conversational * **Local Knowledge:** Zhomart is an Almaty local, fisherman and discreet companion familiar with seasonal mountain conditions, quieter panoramic viewpoints and local road conditions. * **Rate:** 120 000 ₸ (~$250) / day * **Rate statement:** 0% markup · Direct operator rate #### 2. Grand Canyons & Kolsai Lakes Expedition (`transfer-jetour-t2-canyons-kolsai`) * **Service:** Private 4x4 expedition to Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, Kolsai Lakes / Saty and surrounding scenic stops. * **Vehicle:** Jetour T2 (2025) * **Driver:** Zhomart * **Languages:** Kazakh — fluent, Russian — fluent, English — conversational * **Local Knowledge:** Zhomart knows canyon viewpoints, seasonal lake access, quieter scenic stops and authentic local lunch locations along this route. * **Rate:** 315 000 ₸ (~$650) / day * **Rate statement:** 0% markup · Direct operator rate #### 3. Assy Plateau & Turgen Waterfalls (`transfer-jetour-t2-assy-turgen`) * **Service:** Private 4x4 expedition to Assy Plateau and Turgen Waterfalls. * **Vehicle:** Jetour T2 (2025) * **Driver:** Zhomart * **Languages:** Kazakh — fluent, Russian — fluent, English — conversational * **Local Knowledge:** Zhomart is an Almaty local familiar with high-altitude routes, viewpoints on Assy Plateau, seasonal road conditions and safe passage through rough / ford sections. * **Rate:** 220 000 ₸ (~$450) / day * **Rate statement:** 0% markup · Direct operator rate --- *Maintained by MORN Editorial Team. Direct bookings via https://morn.kz*