Climbing to
Big Almaty Peak + Tourist Peak

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.

Food prepared during a hike is different from food in the city. We usually bring grains to cook on gas stoves. Typically, in the morning we prepare porridge: oatmeal, grain porridge, rice porridge, and we add cookies and tea.
Lunch depends on where we are eating and how much free time we have. In trekking tours, lunch often takes place on the go, so we usually make sandwiches with bread, cheese, and sausage, along with tea and a piece of candy.
For dinner, we usually have enough time to cook, so we typically prepare a side dish of buckwheat or pasta along with sliced beef. Tea and sweets are always included. We only bring vegetables on two-day hikes because they are perishable.
If you have any dietary restrictions or preferences, please inform your guide, and we will make sure to consider them when planning the menu.

The altitude of Tourist Peak is 3954 meters above sea level, just shy of a four-thousander. The peak is located right behind the pyramidal summit of Big Almaty Peak, and despite Tourist Peak being higher than BAP, from the city, BAP appears taller because it is simply closer. The height of Big Almaty Peak is 3680 meters above sea level. Big Almaty Lake is at an altitude of 2511 meters.

This is a difficult hike, suitable for people with mountain hiking experience. The main danger on the route is loose rocks, which require good mountain shoes and some skill in moving on scree.
Additionally, due to the sharp change in altitude, altitude sickness may occur. If you feel unwell, rest more, drink more water, and eat some chocolate. In case of severe discomfort, you will have to abandon the ascent and descend to the camp. In such a situation, the decision is made on the spot after discussing it with the guides.

We rent accommodation at the space observation station. The conditions are not hotel-like; typically, it is a small trailer or hut with wooden sleeping places and mattresses for several people, including: outdoor facilities, small but well-heated spaces, and it is warm even in the cold winter. We will need to walk a bit to a spring for water. For hikers experienced in tent camping, staying in the huts at the station will not be a shock or surprise.