DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 3 almaty hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Big Almaty Lake hike from Almaty: 10 km round-trip, 600–800 m climb, small-group guidance, hotel pickup, and turquoise mountain views.
Most Popular“Zhandos is a young and energetic guide. He is able to communicate with us with English, which is helpful.”
Almaty mountains hiking tour with hotel pickup and bottled water. Flexible private routes to gorge, waterfall, plateau, and lake views, $95.
“Went on a beautiful hike up Alma-Arasan with Yelnar, who guided the way and helped take some really great pictures. The hike itself wasn't too long, but it was a good challenge. The views are fantastic and the weather was great. I didn't trRead more”
Private 3-day horseback riding and hiking to Kolsay Lakes from Almaty, with nomad-style camping, great guides, and wild trails.
“We had an unforgettable horseback riding experience in the Kungey Alatau mountains, and I can't recommend it enough. The breathtaking beauty of the landscape in the fall was an absolute highlight, perfect for leaf peeping and immRead more”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
