Day trip from Almaty: Assy Plateau, Issyk Lake, and Bear Waterfall
ABOUT THE TOUR
Explogio Travel offers one-day tours from Almaty, multi-day private tours, custom programs, and SUV jeep tours across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Our itineraries include excursions from Almaty, trips to mountain lakes, canyons, gorges, waterfalls, and plateaus. We organize private tours from Almaty, SUV tours, jeep tours, visits to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, Kaindy, and Issyk Lakes, as well as tours around the Almaty region and unique routes in Kyrgyzstan.
The one-day journey begins at Issyk Lake — a mountain gem hidden among fir trees and cliffs. Its water amazes with its clarity and rich emerald color, while the surroundings exude tranquility. Next, the road leads to Bear Waterfall — lively and roaring, set amidst lush greenery and rocky ledges. The route concludes at Assy Plateau: a vast high-mountain steppe over 2,700 meters above sea level, offering breathtaking panoramas and a true sense of mountain freedom.
The one-day journey begins at Issyk Lake — a mountain gem hidden among fir trees and cliffs. Its water amazes with its clarity and rich emerald color, while the surroundings exude tranquility. Next, the road leads to Bear Waterfall — lively and roaring, set amidst lush greenery and rocky ledges. The route concludes at Assy Plateau: a vast high-mountain steppe over 2,700 meters above sea level, offering breathtaking panoramas and a true sense of mountain freedom.
In just one day, you will experience three distinct sides of Kazakhstan’s nature — calm, power, and vastness.
- DistanceTotal distance: about 290 km
Total travel time: 7 hours - GroupGroup size: 1–4 passengers per car (excluding the driver)
- DifficultyDifficulty level – suitable for beginners, easy hiking
Tour plan:
- Departure from Almaty at 8:00
- Arrival at Issyk Lake, walk around the lake
- Arrival at Turgen Gorge
- Hike to Bear Waterfall
- Departure towards Assy Plateau
- Arrival at Assy Plateau
- Lunch (picnic on the plateau)
- Walk around the plateau
- Departure back to the city
- Return to Almaty at 19:00
Tour price
Detailed description of what is included in the tour and any additional expenses
Tour cost
210 000 KZT
- Guide services
- Meals: lunch
- First aid kit
- Eco fees (entrance to national parks)
Optional expenses
30 000 KZT
- Pocket expenses
- Catamaran or boat rental
- Meals on the road
- Horseback riding
WHAT TO BRING:
- Documents and moneyPassport or ID, medical insurance, cash, and bank card
- Clothing and footwearFrom light clothing to a warm jacket — weather in the mountains changes quickly. Footwear: comfortable sneakers or trekking boots, and lightweight sandals for relaxing.
- Personal hygieneToothbrush, toothpaste, soap, wet wipes, towel, and any personal items you may need
- Sun protectionSunglasses, sunscreen, hat
- MedicationsBandages, antiseptic, painkillers, and any personal medications
- EquipmentA comfortable hiking backpack, power bank, water bottle, flashlight, and small items to make your trek more comfortable
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