A turquoise lake and the Bear Waterfall in Turgen Gorge
Issyk Lake, nestled among majestic mountains, is famous for its stunning turquoise waters that can change shades several times a day. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing picnic by the lake or stop at a nearby trout farm, where you can try fishing and taste the freshly caught fish.
The Bear Waterfall, located in Turgen Gorge just 70 km from Almaty within Ile-Alatau National Park, is one of the area's highlights due to its easy 30-minute walking access.
Starting / Ending Point
Almaty City
Total Distance
150 km from Almaty and back
Duration
9-10 hours
Start Time
09:00 AM (Almaty)
Season
April-November
Language
English
Activity
Included
Not Included
What to Bring
Turquoise Issyk Lake, changing shades throughout the day
Bear Waterfall in Turgen Gorge
Trout farm — fishing and tasting
Issyk Lake and Turgen Waterfall Tour
A turquoise lake and the Bear Waterfall in Turgen Gorge
Pick-up from Almaty and drive to Turgen Gorge.
Short hike to the Bear Waterfall, with time to enjoy the views and take photos.
Departure from the gorge and transfer to Issyk Lake (lunch).
Visit Issyk Lake: enjoy the scenery, walk, and take photographs.
Departure from the lake and return to Almaty.
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.
