Endless meadows and a mountain observatory 3 hours from Almaty
Just 3 hours from Almaty, Assy Plateau rises over 2,500 meters, offering endless meadows, wildflowers, and sweeping mountain views. In summer, nomads bring their herds here, yurts dot the landscape, and rivers sparkle under the sun. Home to the Assy-Turgen Observatory, it's perfect for hiking, horseback riding, and soaking in the pure mountain air.
You will visit: Turgen Gorge – lush valleys, waterfalls, and fresh mountain air; Assy Plateau – vast highland landscapes and nomadic traditions; Assy-Turgen Observatory – one of the largest high-altitude observatories in the world.
Starting / Ending Point
Almaty City
Total Distance
240 km round trip
Duration
11 hours
Start Time
09:00 AM (Almaty)
Season
May-October
Language
English
Activity
Included
Not Included
What to Bring
Turgen Gorge – lush valleys, waterfalls, and fresh mountain air
Assy Plateau – vast highland landscapes and nomadic traditions
Assy-Turgen Observatory – one of the largest high-altitude observatories in the world
Assy Plateau
Endless meadows and a mountain observatory 3 hours from Almaty
Depart from Almaty towards the scenic Turgen Gorge.
Begin an off-road adventure to Assy Plateau, with several photo stops along the way.
Visit the Assy-Turgen Observatory, enjoy panoramic views, and capture stunning photographs.
Lunch in a picturesque mountain setting.
Start the journey back to Almaty.
Arrival and drop-off in the city.
To confirm your reservation, a 30% deposit of the total tour cost is required. The remaining balance is payable at the start of the tour.
Changes or cancellations must be made no later than 72 hours before the tour start time. In this case, a 90% refund of the total cost will be provided. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the tour start are non-refundable.
Tours require a minimum number of participants and suitable weather conditions. If these requirements are not met, the tour will be canceled at least 48 hours before the start. Customers will be offered an alternative date/tour or a full refund.
In the event of force majeure, the tour may be canceled, and customers will receive a full refund.
