Day hike to the Kok-Zhailau plateau
- 8 hDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 12 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
- from age 10
A guided day hike in Ile-Alatau National Park: up a forest trail from the Small Almaty gorge to the Kok-Zhailau plateau, which lies between the Small and Big Almaty gorges. On top you find meadows, spruce forest and views of the surrounding ridges, have a picnic lunch and return the same way.
Highlights
- Mountain meadows of the Kok-Zhailau plateau
- Trail through spruce forest
- Views of the Ile-Alatau ridges
- Suits fit beginners
Programme
- 08:30Meet at Hotel Kazakhstan, drive to the trailhead (about 30 minutes)
- 09:15Briefing, start of the ascent
- 11:30Reach the Kok-Zhailau plateau, walk across the meadows
- 12:30Picnic lunch and rest
- 13:30Descent to the trailhead
- 15:30Transfer to the city
- 16:30Arrival at Hotel Kazakhstan
Included
- ✓ Transfer to the trailhead and back
- ✓ Hiking guide
- ✓ National park entry fee
- ✓ Picnic lunch
Not included
- ✕ Trekking poles and gear
- ✕ Insurance
- ✕ Personal expenses
What to bring
Hiking boots with good grip · 20–30 L daypack · At least 1.5 L of water · Windbreaker or rain jacket · Hat and sunscreen
Meeting
Almaty, main entrance of Hotel Kazakhstan (Dostyk Avenue)
Returns
You can return a ticket up to 24 hours before the start — 80% of the price comes back. Later — no return.
If the operator cancels the date or the group isn't reached, you get 100% back.
The tour runs with at least 3 people.
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