Alma-Arasan & Ayusai mountain gorges with hot springs day tour
Starting/ending point: Almaty city
Driving distance: 45 km from Almaty and back
Tour duration: 7-8 hours
Start time: 09:00 am Almaty time
Availability season: all year round
Tour language: English | Russian
Tour activities: Walking | Hiking | Nature sightseeing
Tour options: GROUP | PRIVATE
Description
Want to see the true beauty of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains and recharge your batteries with mountain energy? Join us on a fascinating tour through the picturesque Alma-Arasan and Ayusai gorges, just a few kilometers from Almaty!
What awaits you:
Walk through pine forests with the purest air and mountain rivers;
Bathing in the natural hot springs of Alma-Arasan, which provide not only relaxation, but also a boost of health;
Waterfalls and panoramic views of the Ayusay gorge, where you'll feel like you're in the heart of wilderness;
A visit to the Falconry Center, featuring an impressive bird of prey show with eagles, falcons, and hawks — a unique insight into the region’s nomadic traditions (only from April to October).
This tour is perfect for beautiful photos, a refreshing escape from the city, and an easy hike suitable even for beginners. You’ll feel comfortable and safe with us — round-trip transfers, an experienced guide, and a friendly atmosphere are guaranteed.
Tour area on the map
ITINERARY
08:30 - 09:30 Pick-up and start of the tour
Arrival at the Alma-Arasan gorge to the beginning of the walking trail
Walk (short hike) to the Maiden's Tears waterfall along the gorge with stops for photo
Bathing in the hot springs (optional)
Return back to the car
Arrival at the Ayusai gorge
12:30 - 14:00 Souvenir shopping at the Visitor Center and lunch in the cafe (not included)
Short walk to the Ayusai waterfall with stops for photo [Nov - Mar]
Departure to the city and return to the hotel
15:45 - 16:15 Meeting/pickup point drop-off [Apr - Oct]
Arrival at the Falconry Center
16:00 Birds of Prey Show
17:30 - 18:00 Meeting/pickup point drop-off
⚠️ [Visits to any of the tour sites may be canceled and their order changed due to the change of seasons, weather conditions and other circumstances beyond our control]
PHOTOS OF OUR TOURISTS
REVIEWS
OPTIONS & PRICES
[Nov - Mar]
Alma-Arasan & Ayusai mountain gorges with hot springs tour
(shared group basis)
⭕ Small uncrowded group of up to 15 tourists ⭕ Tour language: English ⭕ Meeting/pickup points: (see here) ⭕ Available dates: (see here)
✅ Modern & comfortable minibus with AC
✅ English-speaking tour guide
✅ Bottled water
✅ National park admission
✅ Shampoo and shower gel
❌ Lunch is not included (provided at local cafe)
Regular price per person
Adult/Youth/Senior (13-99) - $30 Children (3-12) - $25 Children under 3 y.o. are not allowed on the tour
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⭕ Instant DISCOUNT 5%
[Apr - Oct]
Alma-Arasan & Ayusai mountain gorges tour with birds of prey show
(shared group basis)
⭕ Small uncrowded group of up to 15 tourists ⭕ Tour language: English ⭕ Meeting/pickup points: (see here) ⭕ Available dates: (see here)
✅ Modern & comfortable minibus with AC
✅ English-speaking tour guide
✅ Bottled water
✅ National park admission
✅ Shampoo and shower gel
✅ Birds of prey show admission
❌ Lunch is not included (provided at local cafe)
Regular price per person
Adult/Youth/Senior (13-99) - $45 Children (3-12) - $35 Children under 3 y.o. are not allowed on the tour
⚠️ [If you are more people, contact us and we will make an individual calculation for you]
IMPORTANT INFO
WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE WITH YOU: warm clothes - hat, gloves, shoes (at the mountains the temperature is 5-10 degrees lower than in the city), hiking boots/sport shoes, bathing suits and towel.
PRECAUTION
• Not recommended for pregnant women; • Not recommended for travelers with high/low blood pressure; • Not recommended for travelers in poor physical shape;
GROUP TOUR SCHEDULE 2023
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Small groups of 5-15 tourists
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Perfect for couples and solo travelers
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Enjoying the trip, having fun and meeting new people
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Budget savings and more travel
GROUP TOUR BOOKING
[Here you can book your place on a group tour by yourself specifying the number of people and selecting an available tour date]
PRIVATE TOUR BOOKING
[Here you can submit a request to book a private tour. We will try to respond to you within 24 hours]
BOOKING TERMS
PAYMENT TERMS
A 50-$100 deposit is required to confirm a private tour booking.
A 15-50% deposit is required to confirm a group tour booking.
The exact deposit amount depends on the selected tour/option and the number of travelers in the booking.
The remaining balance is paid at the start of the tour.
CANCELLATION POLICY
PRIVATE TOURS
Customers may change or cancel their booking up to 72 hours before the tour start time. After this time, no changes or cancellations are possible.
Change or cancellation of a Comfort Option booking may incur additional fees.
The deposit is non-refundable as it covers booking administration, reservation costs, and the time reserved exclusively for your tour.
GROUP TOURS
Customers may change or cancel their booking up to 24 hours before the tour start time and receive a deposit refund. After this time, no changes, cancellations, or refunds are possible.
Late arrival or no-show by the customer may result in cancellation of the booking without a refund.
Group tours require a minimum number of participants and suitable weather conditions. If these requirements are not met, the tour may be canceled no later than 48 hours before the start, and customers will be offered an alternative date/tour or a deposit refund.
FORCE MAJEURE
Any tour or booking may be canceled due to force majeure circumstances (extreme weather, road closures, natural disasters, government restrictions, flight cancellations, etc.). In such cases, customers will receive a deposit refund or the option to reschedule the tour.
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