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# MORN. — Complete Pricing Guide

> **Last updated:** August 2026
> **Currency:** KZT (Kazakhstani Tenge). USD equivalents shown at approximate exchange rate.
> **Markup policy:** MORN. charges exactly **0% markup**. All prices are set by the guides and operators directly. You pay them — not us.
> **Booking:** Tap "Leave Application" on any tour at [morn.kz](https://morn.kz). The guide contacts you within 24 hours. No prepayment required at inquiry.

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## 01 / The Essential Travel — Bus Tours

Fixed-price group bus tours departing from Almaty. Prices are per person, all-inclusive.

| Tour | Duration | Price (KZT) | Price (USD) | Includes | Departure |
|------|----------|-------------|-------------|----------|-----------|
| [Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Black Canyon](https://morn.kz/#tour-kolsai-kaindy-1day) | 1 day | 13,990 ₸ | ~$31 | Bus transfer, guide, eco-fees, lunch | Every day |
| [Charyn Canyon + Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Black Canyon](https://morn.kz/#tour-charyn-kolsai-kaindy-1day) | 1 day | 18,990 ₸ | ~$42 | Bus transfer, guide, eco-fees, lunch | Every day |
| [3 Canyons + Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes (Overnight)](https://morn.kz/#tour-3canyons-kolsai-2days) | 2 days | 25,990 ₸ | ~$57 | Bus, guide, eco-fees, 3 meals/day, guesthouse | Tue–Thu & Fri–Sun |

### Comfort Upgrades (Tours 1–3)
| Option | Extra Cost |
|--------|-----------|
| Upgraded guesthouse (private bathroom) | +4,000 ₸/person |
| Private 2-person room | +3,000 ₸/person |

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## 01 / The Essential Travel — Mountain Treks (Group-Dependent Pricing)

Private guide-led treks. Price depends on group size — the more people, the lower the cost per person.

### Hiking to Big Almaty Peak (3,680m) — 12 hours
[View tour →](https://morn.kz/#tour-big-almaty-peak-12h)

| Group Size | Price per Person (KZT) | Price per Person (USD) |
|-----------|----------------------|----------------------|
| 1 person | 50,000 ₸ | ~$100 |
| 2 people | 30,000 ₸ | ~$60 |
| 3–4 people | 20,000 ₸ | ~$40 |
| 5–7 people | 15,000 ₸ | ~$30 |

**Includes:** Certified mountain guide, professional camera photography.
**Season:** May – February | **Distance:** 20 km | **Elevation:** +2,000 m

### Hiking to Titov Mountain Peak (3,871m) — 12 hours
[View tour →](https://morn.kz/#tour-titov-peak-12h)

| Group Size | Price per Person (KZT) | Price per Person (USD) |
|-----------|----------------------|----------------------|
| 1 person | 60,000 ₸ | ~$120 |
| 2 people | 30,000 ₸ | ~$60 |
| 3–4 people | 23,000 ₸ | ~$46 |
| 5–7 people | 18,000 ₸ | ~$36 |

**Includes:** Certified mountain guide, professional camera photography, return transfer (Medeu–Shymbulak–Medeu).
**Season:** May – October | **Distance:** 18 km | **Elevation:** +1,500 m

### Medeo Foothills: Starry Night for Two — 1 Night
[View tour →](https://morn.kz/#tour-medeo-starry-night)

| Format | Total Price (KZT) | Total Price (USD) | Includes |
|--------|-------------------|-------------------|----------|
| Pair Escape (for two) | 80,000 ₸ | ~$170 | Horseback ride through Kimassar gorge, 1-night traditional yurt, open-air cinema, shisha & tea |

**Season:** Year-round | **Duration:** 1 Night | **Location:** Medeo Foothills / Kimassar Gorge


## 02 / The Curated Escape — Premium Expeditions

Private guide-led expeditions for small groups. Pricing shown is the total expedition cost (not per person unless noted). Contact for exact group-size pricing.

| Tour | Duration | Starting Price (KZT) | Starting Price (USD) | Type |
|------|----------|---------------------|---------------------|------|
| [Soviet Peak Alpine Expedition (4,317m)](https://morn.kz/#tour-sovet-peak-4317m) | 2 days | 140,000 ₸ | ~$290 | Alpine Climbing |
| [Big Almaty Circuit](https://morn.kz/#tour-bao-circuit) | 4 days | 390,000 ₸ | ~$800 | Mountain Trekking |
| [Alatau Foothills Horseback](https://morn.kz/#tour-horseback-alatau) | 2 days | 310,000 ₸ | ~$650 | Horseback Riding |
| [Assy Plateau Horseback](https://morn.kz/#tour-assy-plateau) | 2 days | 670,000 ₸ | ~$1,410 | Horseback Riding |
| [Kolsay Lakes Wild Hike with Horses](https://morn.kz/#tour-kolsay-horses-3day) | 3 days | 875,000 ₸ | ~$1,840 | Trekking + Horses |
| [Bukreyev Peak Ridge Trek (3,010m)](https://morn.kz/#tour-bukreyev-peak-3010m) | 1 day | 130,000 ₸ | ~$270 / ~€250 | Mountain Trekking |
| [Ormakhai Gorge Horseback](https://morn.kz/#tour-ormakhai-gorge) | 1 day | 180,000 ₸ | ~$380 / ~€350 | Horseback Riding |
| [Kargaly Gorge Horseback](https://morn.kz/#tour-kargaly-gorge) | 6 hours | 180,000 ₸ | ~$380 / ~€350 | Horseback Riding |
| [Left Talgar Gorge Trek](https://morn.kz/#tour-left-talgar-2day) | 2 days | 360,000 ₸ | ~$760 / ~€700 | Mountain Trekking |
| [Big Almaty Peak Express (3,680m)](https://morn.kz/#tour-bap-express-3680m) | 6 hours | 110,000 ₸ | ~$220 | Mountain Trekking |

### Big Almaty Peak Express — Group Pricing Detail
| Group Size | Price per Person (KZT) | Price per Person (USD) |
|-----------|----------------------|----------------------|
| 1 person | 110,000 ₸ | ~$220 |
| 2 people | 60,000 ₸ | ~$120 |
| 3–4 people | 35,000 ₸ | ~$70 |
| 5–7 people | 30,000 ₸ | ~$60 |

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## Private Vehicle Transfers (Fleet Collection)

### 4x4 Mountain Transfers — Mitsubishi Montero Sport (Anton)

| Transfer Package | Vehicle | Route / Destination | One-Way (KZT) | One-Way (USD) | Return Option (KZT) | Return Option (USD) | Condition |
|------------------|---------|---------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------------|---------------------|-----------|
| [Charyn Canyon Transfer](https://morn.kz/#transfer-anton-charyn) | Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2001) | Almaty → Charyn Canyon / Valley of Castles | 110,000 ₸ | ~$233 | 150,000 ₸ | ~$318 | Return with 3h wait at Charyn Canyon |
| [Kolsai Lake / Saty Transfer](https://morn.kz/#transfer-anton-kolsai) | Mitsubishi Montero Sport (2001, 4WD) | Almaty → Kolsai Lake / Saty village | 90,000 ₸ | ~$190 | 130,000 ₸ | ~$275 | Same-day return with 3h wait |

*Driver: Anton (Russian — fluent, English — basic/intermediate). Policy: 0% markup · Direct driver rate. Includes fuel, national park eco-fees, hotel pick-up/drop-off, and cold bottled water.*

### 4x4 Rugged Crossover Transfers — Jetour T2 (Zhomart)

| Transfer Package | Vehicle | Route / Use Case | Total Price (KZT) | Total Price (USD) |
|------------------|---------|------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| [Jetour T2: City & Mountain Heights](https://morn.kz/#transfer-jetour-t2-zhomart) | Jetour T2 (2025) | City & Mountain Heights — Medeo / Shymbulak / Big Almaty Lake area | 120 000 ₸ / day | ~$250 / day |
| [Jetour T2: Grand Canyons & Kolsai Lakes](https://morn.kz/#transfer-jetour-t2-canyons-kolsai) | Jetour T2 (2025) | Grand Canyons & Kolsai Lakes | 315 000 ₸ / day | ~$650 / day |
| [Jetour T2: Assy Plateau & Turgen Waterfalls](https://morn.kz/#transfer-jetour-t2-assy-turgen) | Jetour T2 (2025) | Assy Plateau & Turgen Waterfalls | 220 000 ₸ / day | ~$450 / day |

*Driver: Zhomart (Kazakh — fluent, Russian — fluent, English — conversational). Policy: 0% markup · Direct operator rate. Includes fuel, toll roads, national park eco-fees, hotel pick-up/drop-off, and 3 hours of included wait time.*

### Premium SUV Transfers — Land Rover Discovery (Roman)

| Transfer Package | Vehicle | Duration / Distance | Total Price (KZT) | Total Price (USD) |
|------------------|---------|---------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| [Land Rover Discovery: City & Mountain Day](https://morn.kz/#transfer-discovery-city) | Land Rover Discovery (Air-Suspension SUV) | Up to 8 hours (150 km) | ~144,000 ₸ | $300 / day |
| [Land Rover Discovery: Canyons & Lakes Expedition](https://morn.kz/#transfer-discovery-expedition) | Land Rover Discovery (Air-Suspension SUV) | Up to 14 hours (600 km) | ~384,000 ₸ | $800 / day |

*All private transfers include spotless cabin, bottled water, chargers, Wi-Fi hotspot, and English/Chinese speaking local companion (Roman). Overtime: $25/hr.*

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## Helicopter Program

| Program | Aircraft | Duration | Capacity | Total Price (KZT) | Total Price (USD) |
|---------|----------|----------|----------|-------------------|-------------------|
| [Bell 505 Helicopter Transfer (Hourly)](https://morn.kz/#transfer-bell-505) | Bell 505 Jet Ranger X | Hourly charter | Up to 4 passengers | 1,100,000 ₸ / hr | ~$2,300 |
| [Eurocopter EC130 B4 Transfer (Hourly)](https://morn.kz/#transfer-ec-130) | Eurocopter EC130 B4 | Hourly charter | Up to 6 passengers | 1,650,000 ₸ / hr | ~$3,450 |
| [Kolsai Lake Private Helicopter Expedition](https://morn.kz/#tour-kolsai-helicopter-ec130) | Eurocopter EC130 B4 | 3 hours round-trip | Up to 6 passengers | 3,960,000 ₸ | ~$8,390 |

**Note:** Helicopter prices are total aircraft charter costs (not per person).
**Route:** Almaty → Boraldai Airport base → Destination landing pad.

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## Co-Sharing (Cost Splitting)

MORN. offers a Co-Sharing board where travelers can find companions heading to the same destination and split costs. This can reduce per-person expenses by 2–4×.

Visit the Co-Sharing section at [morn.kz](https://morn.kz) to browse or post travel requests.

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## Cancellation Policy (Bus Tours 1–3)

| Timing | Refund |
|--------|--------|
| More than 120 hours (5 days) before departure | 80% refund |
| 72–120 hours (2–5 days) before departure | 50% refund |
| Less than 48 hours (2 days) or no-show | Non-refundable |

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## Payment Methods

1. **Kaspi Pay** (secure mobile payment): [pay.kaspi.kz/pay/pgjnodee](https://pay.kaspi.kz/pay/pgjnodee)
2. **Bank wire transfer:** KZ94722S000020046886
3. **Cash** at the operator's central office

> 🛑 **MORN. markup: Exactly 0%.** You pay directly to the local guides and operators without any hidden fees or agency commissions.

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