TOP-3 Multi-Day tours for backpacking and trekking in Almaty Mountains
MONTE ALMATY
Discover Almaty’s most stunning multi-day trekking routes. Perfect for seasoned backpackers, these trails combine epic landscapes, diverse terrain, and nights under starry skies.
Best trails in Almaty mountains
Planning a multi-day hike can be daunting, but our experienced guides will handle every detail. From ensuring your safety on challenging terrain to preparing delicious meals, we’ll make your trek unforgettable. Along the way, you’ll savor traditional Kazakh snacks like baursaks, adding a cultural touch to your adventure.
Whether it’s the versatile beauty of the Big Almaty Round Travel, the epic challenge of a 7-day trek, or the serene charm of Kolsai Lakes, these trails are waiting to be explored. Book your journey today and let the Almaty Mountains show you their magic!Big Almaty Round Travel
Overview:
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Difficulty: Moderate to hard
- Terrain: Steep ascents, rocky paths, and alpine meadows, a small glacier with no crevasses
- Highlights: Big Almaty Lake, Tourist Pass (4000m), Tien Shan spruce forest and picturesque mountain vistas
- Why Visit: Ideal for adventurers looking for a balance between challenge and reward, this route showcases all the diverse beauty of Almaty's mountains: from forests to glacier, from alpine meadows to lakes. You will see almost all altitude belts in the mountains.
Three Lakes of Kolsai
Overview:
- Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Terrain: Gradual ascents, forest trails, and lakeside paths
- Highlights: Kolsai Lakes I, II, and III, serene camping spots
- Why Visit: Kolsai lower lake is probably the most popular lake, hence the problems with overtourism in this area. By hiring a guide you will be advised on the best date to visit, as well as visit not only the lower lake but also the other two lakes, which are less visited. Some equipment can be brought on horseback for a fee.
7-Day Trekking in the Zaili Alatau
Overview:
- Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
- Difficulty: Hard
- Terrain: Varied—glaciers, forested slopes, alpine plateaus, rocky passes
- Highlights: Titov lakes, Shymbulak ski resort, Left Talgar gorge, Alpine camp Tuyuksu, Tourist pass (4000), Almaty-Alagir pass, Terra Glade and panoramic mountain views
- Why Visit: This route is ideal for those wanting an immersive trekking experience. It’s not just a hike—it’s a journey through some of the most untouched and breathtaking parts of Almayty’s mountain landscapes.
Guided backpacking tours with Monte Almaty
top backpaing trails in Almaty mountains
These top backpacking trails showcase the best of the Zaili Alatau and Kungei Alatau, offering diverse landscapes and unforgettable experiences. Each route combines the thrill of adventure with moments of serenity, making them ideal for hikers who crave an escape from everyday life.