MORN. / THE CURATED ESCAPE
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Follow the mountain road and the trail beside the pipe to Big Almaty Lake with the guides: a 12 km return hike with 800 m of ascent. Discover turquoise water in the warmer months or snow-covered lake scenery in winter.
View programme ↗Walk the old Japanese Road above Big Almaty Gorge, with views of the surrounding peaks. Descend to Ayusai Gorge and visit its waterfall before returning to the city.
View programme ↗Walk from Medeo through the forest and up the ridge to the mountain swings. Enjoy the views and photos, then stop for tea before descending back towards the city.
View programme ↗Just above Almaty, the mountains open into an entirely different world. Beyond the marked pistes of Shymbulak — also known as Chimbulak — lie steep couloirs, open powder fields, forested gullies and vast alpine slopes framed by the peaks of the Ile Alatau.
View programme ↗Experience a high-altitude 3,680-meter summit without the exhaustion of a 20-kilometer trek, thanks to a comfortable 4x4 transfer up to the historic Cosmostation at 3,300 meters. Perfect for beginners and short autumn or winter days, this express format pairs scenic mountain driving with a rewarding 5 km ridge hike.
View programme ↗Ride gentle mountain horses through fragrant apple and apricot orchards just 40 minutes from the city center, taking in peaceful views of Almaty and snow-capped peaks. Perfect for beginners, this half-day getaway pairs two easy riding sessions with a cozy tea break and a delicious country barbecue lunch.
View programme ↗Walk along the open mountain crest of the Northern Tien Shan just an hour’s drive from Almaty, taking in sweeping views of deep gorges and snow-capped peaks. This day trip offers a balanced mix of comfortable hiking pace, fresh alpine air, and the inspiring story of legendary Kazakh mountaineer Anatoly Bukreev.
View programme ↗Climb Furmanov, Panorama, Bashuta and Shymbulak in one day along high mountain ridges. Finish with a descent to Big Talgar Pass and the cable car.
View programme ↗A soulful equestrian escape through open fields and mountain contours with a cozy overnight stay in heated traditional yurts, a hot sauna, and an outdoor bath under the stars. Perfectly tailored for beginners and experienced riders seeking authentic nomadic warmth without the tourist crowds.
View programme ↗Bypass 10+ hours of exhausting mountain roads and soar over the snow-capped Tien Shan ridges in absolute privacy. You arrive at Saty in just 70 minutes, enjoying panoramic window views, total peace, and executive speed.
View programme ↗Climb through Kok-Zhailau and the Three Brothers rocks to Kumbel Peak, with views of the surrounding mountain valleys. Descend through Gorelnik Gorge or return along the ascent trail.
View programme ↗Explore off-piste slopes, forest runs and quiet gullies at Ak-Bulak with a skiing guide. Transfers, lift pass and lunch are included.
View programme ↗Explore a mountain gorge near Almaty with a guide, skinning uphill and riding back down. The route is chosen for the day's conditions and your level, with a local cafe stop on the return journey.
View programme ↗Explore snowy slopes in remote Tau Turgen, climbing on skins and descending without lifts. Stay in a shared yurt, help with camp life and unwind in the evening sauna.
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