Hike to the Tourist Peak
Climb to an altitude of 3954 meters above sea level!
Tourist Peak is a fascinating and even taller its neighbor - Big Almaty Peak.
Tourist Peak is a fascinating and even taller its neighbor - Big Almaty Peak.
More details about the Tourist Peak
hiking tour in Almaty mountains, Kazakhstan
COMPLEXITY
Average
for physically active people
for physically active people
DISTANCE
Hike: 3 km one way
Transportation: 32 km one way
Elevation gain: 588 m
Transportation: 32 km one way
Elevation gain: 588 m
LANGUAGE
English
BACKPACK
Light,
take only basic things and snacks
take only basic things and snacks
DURATION
about 8 hours
SEASON
Year-round
Timeline of the tour to the Tourist Peak
08:00 – 08:30
08:00 – 08:30
Meeting point
We will meet in the city center or near your hotel. We usualy have a bus for the tour or a car for small groups. Time of meeting may be shifted to earlier.
08:30 – 09:30
08:30 – 09:30
Transportation to Jusaly Kezen pass
A beautifull road to the mountains along Big Almaty Gorge, we will see big almaty lake and come to station for space observation located right on the pass. There also be a document check, so please take your passport.
09:30 – 14:00
09:30 – 14:00
Climbing the Tourist Peak
The path is not the easiest, so we will take two rest breaks. At the summit, you can take incredibly beautiful photos and have a snack while watching the clouds drift by.
14:00 – 15:30
14:00 – 15:30
Back to Jusaly Kezen pass
Reaching the summit is only half the battle! We also need to safely and together return, so be as attentive and focused as possible during the descent.
15:30 – 16:00
15:30 – 16:00
Stop at Big Almaty Lake
On the way down, we will stop at a viewpoint to take beautiful photos with the peaks and the stunning Big Almaty Lake in the background.
16:00 – 17:00
16:00 – 17:00
Back to the city
Happy and satisfied, we return to the city by taxi, just as we ascended. The views from today will linger in memory, bringing a sense of freedom and the beauty of the Almaty mountains.
List of essentials for trekking to Tourist Peak?
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)
(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 Tourist Peak tour?
Included
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Guide service
Basic first aid kit
Photo report
Consultation
Transportation (Almaty-Ayusai-Almaty)
Snacks
Guide service
Basic first aid kit
Photo report
Consultation
Transportation (Almaty-Ayusai-Almaty)
Snacks
Not included
Transportation ~ $130
Porter service
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Lunch (sandwiches, pancakes, pies, etc.)
Trekking poles (available for rent)
Porter service
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Lunch (sandwiches, pancakes, pies, etc.)
Trekking poles (available for rent)
Request a call
What is the altitude of Tourist Peak?
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 altitude of Big Almaty Peak is 3680 meters above sea level. Big Almaty Lake is at an altitude of 2511 meters
How many trails lead to the Tourist Peak?
We may hike Tourist Peak via a short route from the Jusaly-Kezen Pass (3330 meters) or over two days tour through the picturesque Prokhodnoye Gorge with an overnight stay at Terra Glade or Alesha's Bridge.
How difficult is the hike to the Tourist Peak?
The ascent to the peak takes about 3-4 hours. Initially, the trail goes along a dirt road, then up a trail. This is a ridge route, and along the way, you will be greeted with various panoramic views of Prokhodnoye Gorge on the right and Big Almaty Gorge on the left. Before the peak, there is also a pre-summit. The ascent is available both in summer and winter.
What dangers may arise when climbing the Tourist Peak?
When climbing to a height above 2500 m.a.s.l., mountain sickness may occur with the following symptoms: headache, weakness and sickness. If such symptoms appear, you shall immediately inform your guide, make a stop, take out your bottle of water and drink as much water as possible in small sips.
To prevent mountain sickness, you can do the following: go to the mountains a week before the hike, for example, climb to Shymbulak peak, get enough sleep one day before, and have a good breakfast in the morning, take at least 1 liter of water with you, as well as a chocolate bar.
Another danger is getting sunstroke when staying in the sun without a hat. It's simple - take a Panama hat with you!
And sunscreen and glasses will also save you from the harmful effects of the sun.
Always take a raincoat or waterproof hardshell jacket - mountain weather is unpredictable!
Remember that you are solely responsible for your health - be careful!
To prevent mountain sickness, you can do the following: go to the mountains a week before the hike, for example, climb to Shymbulak peak, get enough sleep one day before, and have a good breakfast in the morning, take at least 1 liter of water with you, as well as a chocolate bar.
Another danger is getting sunstroke when staying in the sun without a hat. It's simple - take a Panama hat with you!
And sunscreen and glasses will also save you from the harmful effects of the sun.
Always take a raincoat or waterproof hardshell jacket - mountain weather is unpredictable!
Remember that you are solely responsible for your health - be careful!