Visit one of the largest waterfalls (15m) in the Butakovka gorge near Almaty
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More details about the Butakovskiy Waterfall
hiking tour in Almaty mountains, Kazakhstan
COMPLEXITY
Easy for people of average fitness
DISTANCE
Hike: 6,2 km one way Elevation gain: 950 m
LANGUAGE
English, Czech, Spanish
BACKPACK
Light, take only basic things and snacks
DURATION
about 6-7 hours
SEASON
Year-round
Timeline of the tour to the Butakovskiy Waterfall
09:00 – 09:15
09:00 – 09:15
Meeting point
We will meet in the city center or near your hotel to get to the starting point together with a guide
09:15 – 09:40
09:15 – 09:40
Medeo
We start our hike from Medeo ice rink, to the Kimassar gorge.
09:40 – 10:15
09:40 – 10:15
Kimassar pass
We will hike at a leisurely pace and admire the birch grove leading to the Kimassar Pass. After rain, many mushrooms grow in this forest. After the pass, the trail descends through a pine forest.
10:15– 12:00
10:15– 12:00
Camping
We arrive at a campsite in the Butakovsky Gorge and take another break. Ahead is a long, gentle climb, and after crossing the river, the final stretch to the waterfall.
12:30 – 13:00
12:30 – 13:00
Butakovskiy waterfall
Finally, we've arrived! We will admire the beauty of the waterfall and the sheer cliffs that seem to "guard" it. We will take memorable photos and have a snack near the waterfall.
14:00 – 17:00
14:00 – 17:00
Back to the city
После обеда - возвращение в город. Можно пойти обратным путем к Медео, или через ущелье Бутаковское, если не хочется снова подниматься на перевал.
List of essentials for hiking to the Butakovskiy Waterfall
Essentials
Passport (border guard document check)
Some cash
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Personal first aid kit
Trekking poles
Seat mats (optional)
Food
Water 0.5l-1l
Thermos with tea
Lunch (sandwiches, pancakes, pies, etc.)
Clothes (summer)
Trekking shirt
Fleece jacket\Hoodie
Raincoat\Hardshell jacket
Trekking trousers
Sun hat and buff
Trekking shoes\boots
Clothes (winter)
Long sleeve (thermal)
Fleece jacket\hoodie
Snow pants
Demi-season/winter boots
Jacket
Woolen beanie and gloves
Warm socks
Headlamp
Gaiters
Crampons
What is included in the price of the Butakovskiy Waterfall tour?
Included
Guide service Basic first aid kit Photo report Consultation Transportation (Almaty-Akbulak-Almaty) Snacks
Not included
Porter service Travel insurance Personal expenses Lunch (sandwiches, pancakes, pies, etc.) Trekking poles (available for rent)
Price for a day hiking tour to Butakovskiy Waterfall
1 person
85 000 tenge / $180
2 persons
100 000 tenge / $210
50 000 tg/pp
3 persons
120 000 tenge /$260
40 000 tg/pp
4 persons
140 000 tenge / $300
35 000 tg/pp
5 persons
160 000 tenge / $340
33 000 tg/pp
over 5 people
calculated individually
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Altitude of Butakovsky waterfall
In general, there are two waterfalls in Butakovskiy gorge. The Lower Butakovskiy waterfall is higher and more picturesque. Its height is 30 meters. The Upper Butakovskiy waterfall is located higher up the gorge, it is about 20 meters high.
How difficult is the trail to Butakovskiy waterfall?
TIME: The hike from Medeo to Butakovsky Waterfall takes about 3-4 hours, depending on the participants' physical fitness. Initially, the route follows an asphalt road from the Medeo sports complex (approximately 20 minutes), then a trail leading up to the Kimassar Pass, which directly leads into the Butakovsky Gorge. From the campsite to Butakovsky Waterfall, it's about a 40-minute hike. TERRAIN: The trails are well-trodden and pleasant, with some steepe sections. PARTICIPANTS: This hike is suitable for beginners and accessible to people with average physical fitness.
How to prepare for a hike to the Butakovskiy Waterfall?
First of all, refer to the information block with a list of essentials for this hike. If you have any questions, write to us on WhatsApp. If you have any diseases that require regular medication, you shall take the medications with you, and also warn the guide in advance about any medical contraindications (especially heart disease, pressure drops). It is forbidden to take alcohol and drugs on the hike. Before hiking in the mountains, have a enough sleep, have a good breakfast in the morning and take at least 1 liter of water. The sun is more intense in the mountains, so take a Panama hat, sunscreen and glasses. Always take a raincoat or waterproof wind jacket - the weather in the mountains is unpredictable! Remember that you are solely responsible for your health - be careful!