Issyk and Bear Falls
📍 Locations: Golden Man Museum, Issyk Lake, Turgen Gorge, Bear Falls
🕘 Duration: 1 day
🚙 Route length: ~200 km
💰 Cost: from 27 500 KZT
_**Why to take a tour to Issyk Lake?
- Issyk Lake is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Kazakhstan with crystal clear water.
- Museum of the ‘Golden Man’ - unique artefacts of the Sak civilisation.
- Turgen Gorge - dense forests, alpine meadows and picturesque mountain rivers.
- Bear waterfall - a natural cascade 30 metres high among rocks.
- Lunch in cosy cafe ‘Annushka’ in Issyk town.
The trip is ideal for guests who want to spend a day in the fresh air, see the best natural beauties of Almaty region and get acquainted with the history of Kazakhstan.
Guest from UAE, left bank of Issyk Lake
📌 Programme of one day tour to Issyk Lake
08:00 - Departure from Almaty.
- Gathering of guests, departure from the city.
- Comfortable off-road vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Sequoia).
- Travelling time ~1,5 hours (75 km).
09:30 - Museum of ‘Golden Man’_.
- Exposition of ancient Sak culture.
- History of the famous Golden Man - the symbol of Kazakhstan.
- Mysteries of barrows and archeological excavations.
- Duration of excursion ~40 minutes.
🌊 10:30 - Lake Issyk.
- Transfer to the lake (25 km, 40 minutes).
- Stop at the car park, walk to the water (~500 m).
- Walk along the shore (~1 hour).
- Time to relax, take photos, enjoy nature.
- History of the 1963 disaster and the restoration of the lake.
12:30 - Panoramic point on Issyk gorge.
- Short stop at the panoramic point.
- Breathtaking view of the mountains and the gorge.
13:30 - Lunch in cafe ‘Annushka’ (Issyk)
- National and European cuisine.
- Time for rest before the second part of the route.
15:00 - Turgen Gorge.
- Transfer to the gorge (~40 km, 1 hour).
- Stop at the car park at the Bear waterfall.
💦 16:00 - Trekking to Bear Falls.
- Hiking (1.5 km one way, ~30 minutes trekking time).
- Magnificent views of the gorge and mountain rivers.
- Rest at the waterfall, photo session.
17:30 - Return journey to Almaty.
- Departure to the city, on the way ~2 hours.
- Arrival in Almaty: 19:30 - 20:00.
Golden Man Museum in Issyk, Saka king
💰 Tour Cost:
60 USD for one guest if there are six guests in the car, total 360 USD (Toyota Seqouia, Toyota Land Cruiser).
70 USD for one guest if there are five guests in the car, total 350 USD (Toyota Seqouia, Toyota Land Cruiser).
80 USD for one guest if there are four guests in the car, 320 USD in total.
100 USD for one guest if there are three guests in the car, total 300 USD.
140 USD for one guest if there are two guests in the car, total 280 USD.
255 USD for one guest, individual trip.
👶 Children's discounts:
- 2-10 years old - 50% discount.
- From 11 years - full price.
- Child seat - on request.
🔹 Included in the price:
✔ Transfer by off-road vehicle (Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Sequoia).
✔ Guide (Russian/Kazakh speaking).
✔ Entrance tickets (Golden Man Museum, branches of Issyk and Turgen National Parks).
✔ Lunch in the cafe ‘Annushka’.
✔ Bottled water (1.5 litres/guest).
Medvezhy Waterfall, Turgen Gorge
📌 Useful information
✅ The difficulty of the route is medium, suitable for people with minimal physical fitness.
✅ What to take with you?
- Headgear, sunglasses.
- Comfortable shoes (trekking or sports shoes).
- A light jacket or windbreaker (it can be chilly in the mountains).
_**📅 How to book a tour?
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📩 Write on WhatsApp / Telegram: +7 777 161 1929.
📧 Send an enquiry to info@greenxtour.com.
💳 Payment.
💰 Payment methods available:
- Payment Card.
- Kaspi Pay.
- Cashless transfer to the company's current account.
- Cash.
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