Trekking mountain tour in Zaili Alatau from Medeo to Almarasan

7-day trekking tour of high complexity for experiences mountain tourists along the mountains of Zaili Alatau, Almaty, Kazakhstan

More details about the Almarasan trekking tour

Complexity
VERY DIFFICULT
Experience of difficult one-day hikes and 2-3 day hikes with a heavy backpack is required
Distance
Transportation: 20 km
Hike: 85 km
Backpack
Heavy (12-15kg)
group eguipment is handed out between all participants

OVERNIGHT
tents for 2-3 people
SEASON
July 10th - September 10th
LANGUAGE
English

Timeline of the Almarasan Trekking Tour

Almaty, Kazakhstan
Day 1
Day 1
Medeo - Gorelnik gorge - Titov lake
Distance: 9 km
Meeting in the city center near your hotel. Before we start, we will distribute food and group equipment (tents, stoves, gas) among all the participants. We will arrive at Medeo, take an eco-taxi to Gorelnik, take a group photo at the start and set off on our trek! It won't be easy at first to get used to the heavy backpack, but by the second day, it will become more familiar and easier. Today's trek consists mainly of climbing through the gorge, but we will be generously rewarded with the beautiful views of the Gorelnik Gorge.
Approximate lunch spot: Eagle's Nest
Overnight spot: by the lake before the Titov Pass
Day 2
Day 2
Titov pass - Mynzhilki Plateau - mountaineering camp
Distance: 8 km
First pass - Titov! Wearing a helmet and armed with trekking poles, we will ascend the pass and be amazed by the breathtaking views! This day will be a mix of ascents and descents, and by the end of the day, we will find ourselves near Tuyuksu mountaineering camp.
Approximate lunch spot: Mynzhilki Plateau
Overnight stay: mountaineering camp
Day 3
Day 3
Shymbulak resort - Krasnaya Polyana
Distance: 7 km
This will be an easier and more relaxed day. After breakfast, we will go the the Shymbulak mountain resort where by the cable car we will reach a Talgar pass at height of 3200 from which the trail will lead us down the gorge into a beautiful forest and along the banks of the Left Talgar River, where by midday we will stop for the famous overnight stay at Krasnaya Polyana.
Overnight stay: Krasnaya Polyana
Day 4
Day 4
Left Talgar Gorge - riv. Tourist
Distance: 10,5 km
Today promises to be a day of stunning beauty! We will hike through the Left Talgar Gorge, passing its enchanting forests of Tien Shan spruce, cross mudflow deposits, traverse the Sunny Field, and walk through alpine meadows. In the distance, towering peaks and glaciers will appear on the horizon — this day will be filled with breathtaking landscapes.
Overnight stay: by Tourist river
Day 5
Day 5
Tourist pass - Kyzylsai riv. - Ozernaya riv.
Distance: 18.5km
Our goal is to climb the Tourist Pass before lunch, one of the highest points of our hike at 4,000 meters! Hard day.
Overnight stay: by Ozernaya river
Day 6
Day 6
Almaty-Alagir pass - Prokhodnaya river
Distance: 13.5 km
Today we face the final pass - Almaty Alagir. On the descent from the pass, there is another location that will leave you in awe - a small lake hidden in a wild gorge called Scotland.
After passing the upper reaches and alpine meadows, where we will spend the night.
Overnight stay: by Prokhodnaya river
Day 7
Day 7
Terra Glade- Almarasan - Almaty
Distance: 10 km
Transportation: 20 km
And here we are, anticipating a home shower and a soft bed, walking down the gorge past the purest springs and Terra glade, past waterfalls and hot springs to the former Alma-Arasan rest house, from where a car will take us back to the city.
Overnight stay: home, though it will be hard to part with the soothing mountain landscapes, the sound of the river, and the cool, fresh air.

List of essentials for the Almarasan Tour

All gear is mandatory! Without the proper equipment, the guide reserves the right to refuse your participation in the hike.
Essentials
  • Headlamp
  • Mug, spoon, bowl, knife, bottle (1-2 l)
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen 50spf
  • Hygiene supplies
  • Small towel
  • Personal first aid kit
  • Raincoat
Gear
  • Backpack (60 - 90 l) + raincover
  • Sleeping bag (comfort 0...-5°C)
  • Camping mat
  • Seat mats (optional)
  • Trekking poles
  • Trekking boots/sneakers
  • Second pair of shoes (light sneakers or sandals)
  • Waterproof gaiters
Clothes
  • Trekking shirt (1-2pcs)
  • Termal underware
  • Fleece\Hoodie
  • Down jacket
  • Windproof jacket
  • Trekking trousers
  • Underwear (2-3pcs)
  • Extra socks (2pair)+ warm socks
  • Sun hat and buff
  • Woolen beanie
  • Gloves (1-2 pair)
Additionally
  • Passport (border guard document check)
  • Some cash
  • Earplugs, in case noise or snoring keeps you from sleeping.
❗ Leave some space in your backpack for group equipment and food
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In 8 days, you'll witness the greatest variety of landscapes the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains have to offer. From forests and alpine meadows to moraine screes and even a glacier, you'll explore the most beautiful and accessible trails of the Almaty mountains.
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Why Monte tours are best choice in Almaty

Interesting locations
Constantly changing locations: gorges, forests, and mountain rivers, alpine meadows transitioning into moraines and majestic glaciers surrounded by peaks and passes—we will explore all the beauty the mountains have to offer!
Preparation
We are 100% ready, and we’ll prepare you too! From our side – detailed consultation on gear; from yours – just don’t forget anything 😉
Safety First
All Monte guides are sports professionals with at least a Level III qualification in sports tourism or in mountaineering, skyrunning. They have completed guide training and first aid courses.
Off the beaten tourist path
Every Monte tour has a special twist. We choose unique and less-traveled locations where tourists can't reach by

Price for individual tour

1 person
$1300
2 persons
$1400
$700/pp
3 persons
$1530
$510/pp
4 persons
$1670
$418/pp
5 persons
$1750
$350/pp
over 6 people
calculated individually
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✔️ Included
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Guide service
Insurance (mountain tourism)
Basic first-aid kit
Repair kit
Group photos
Consultation on personal items and appropriate clothing
Hot meals (dinner and breakfast) and snacks for lunch
Light snacks at rest stops (candied fruits, nuts, dried fruits)
Tents (for 2-3 people)
Camping equipment
Protective helmet for pass crossings
Transportation Almaty-Medeo-Gorelnik (start point)

Transportation from Almarasan (finish point) to the city

Cable car at Shymbulak Mountain Resort

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Not included
Tickets to Almaty
Travel insurance
Porter service
Individual photo session
Sleeping bag, sleeping mat, backpack, and other personal items necessary for a multi-day mountain hike

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Almarasan Trekking Tour

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