MONTE
Hiking tours in Almaty mountains
Hiking tours in Almaty mountains
We are a team of guides, huge mountain lovers, sportsmen in tourism and alpinism. We offer you to join us in our hiking tours in the mountains. Our tours are perfect for active, fit people, but we also have some easy routes suitable for everyone
Hiking and trekking tours in Almaty mountains
Active day and multiday tours in Almaty mountains, Almaty oblast with certified guides
6 reasons
why over 1077 clients choose us to go to the Almaty mountains
Wild nature
Every Monte tour has a unique twist. We select interesting and less-traveled locations that tourists can't reach by car.
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!
Tour Selection
We'll choose a tour that matches your level of physical fitness, ensuring the experience is enjoyable and fulfilling. If, during the hike, you realize you can't complete it, we'll find a beautiful mountain location for you to enjoy along the way.
Gear Consultation
We'll take care of the gear if you're going on a hike for the first time. We'll provide a warm sleeping bag and everything else you need for the trip. We want you to ENJOY the experience, so we'll ensure a thorough review and consultation before the tour.
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.
Mountain addiction
We prefer a "hotel of 1,000 stars" under the canopy of Tien Shan trees, the scent of a campfire, mountain food, and the aromas of wild herbs. We share our love for the mountains with our tourists.
Find out what tour is most appropriate for you
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How to join to one day hikes to Almaty mountains?
Choose your tour
See the places you can go to and click the button on page.
Make sure you are ready to go to the mountains. Read carefully our hiking checklist
Make sure you are ready to go to the mountains. Read carefully our hiking checklist
Pre-payment system
Confirm your tour by making a 50% prepayment. We accept Visa and Mastercard using PayPal system.
If you have a local friend we can send an invoice via Kaspi pay service.
See our refund policy below
If you have a local friend we can send an invoice via Kaspi pay service.
See our refund policy below
Tranportation
We organize all logistics for you from your hotel door to the start point and back, but some tours require additional transportation expences
Hiking tour
Usually active part of hiking takes about 5-7 hours. Be ready to have active day to discover the best landscapes
Contact us to join a day hiking tour in Almaty mountains
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Almaty mountain guides team
we are proud of our guides team
Marina
10 years of trekking experience
5 years of guide experience
Candidate master of sports in tourism
Level 3 qualification in alpinism
5 years of guide experience
Candidate master of sports in tourism
Level 3 qualification in alpinism
Alexandr
8 years of trekking experience
3 years of guide experience
Level 3 qualification in tourism
3 years of guide experience
Level 3 qualification in tourism
Anastasiya
9 years of trekking experience
4 years of guide experience
Level 3 qualification in tourism
4 years of guide experience
Level 3 qualification in tourism
Frequently Asked Questions About Hiking in the Mountains of Almaty:
You'll find a lot of useful information here ;)
To avoid getting lost in unfamiliar terrain, always stay with the group! Keep your guide in sight at all times. People often get lost when they venture out without a guide or when they separate from their group. According to the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council, an organization with a history spanning half a century, 72% of all search and rescue operations involve solo travelers.
1-2 day tours: If the cancellation is made at least 72 hours in advance, a full refund (100%) will be provided. If the cancellation is made less than 72 hours in advance, a 70% refund will be provided. If the cancellation is made less than 48 hours in advance, a 50% refund will be provided. No refund will be given for cancellations made on the day of the service.
Multiday tours: If the cancellation is made at least 15 calendar days in advance, a full refund (100%) will be provided. If the cancellation is made less than 15 calendar days in advance, the refund will be issued minus actual expenses incurred (such as advance payments for transfers, hotel reservations, food purchases, tickets, etc.), but not exceeding 70% of the tour price. If the cancellation is made less than 7 calendar days in advance, a 50% refund of the tour price will be provided.
Multiday tours: If the cancellation is made at least 15 calendar days in advance, a full refund (100%) will be provided. If the cancellation is made less than 15 calendar days in advance, the refund will be issued minus actual expenses incurred (such as advance payments for transfers, hotel reservations, food purchases, tickets, etc.), but not exceeding 70% of the tour price. If the cancellation is made less than 7 calendar days in advance, a 50% refund of the tour price will be provided.
The cost of a hike depends on the number of days and the number of people in the group. The more people in the group, the more cost-effective it is for you.
We also have locations that require special transportation or are distant, which can make logistics quite expensive. Detailed pricing information for each tour is available on the tour description page.
We require 50% payment for the tour.
We use secure payment system - PayPal
We also have locations that require special transportation or are distant, which can make logistics quite expensive. Detailed pricing information for each tour is available on the tour description page.
We require 50% payment for the tour.
We use secure payment system - PayPal
Hiking in the mountains is always a physical challenge and a step outside your comfort zone. Think of it as an excellent, long cardio workout in a beautiful setting with interesting people. If you've never been hiking before, the perfect option for you is a day hike first. If you're an experienced hiker, come along on our multi-day treks!
In case of an accident, the guide can provide first aid and arrange for the rescue team from the Republican Operational-Rescue Squad to be called. If the injury is not critical, the guide will accompany you back to the city and ensure you get home safely or receive medical care at a clinic.
However, remember that you are solely responsible for your health—please be careful!
However, remember that you are solely responsible for your health—please be careful!
We are not just a tour company; we are passionate enthusiasts whose eyes light up when asked where we've been and where we're going next. We do not encourage drinking alcohol in the mountains. We love long, active walks in the Almaty mountains, always discovering something new, even on familiar routes. While we can't say we're the only right choice among tour companies in Almaty, we would be genuinely happy if you joined our hikes. Everything we do, we do with an open heart and a deep love for the mountains and the people in them.