Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall tour
Overview
Fresh air and stunning mountain views await you on a short hike deep into the Turgen mountain gorge, home to the picturesque Bear waterfall. Afterward, you will visit Lake Issyk, located in the Issyk gorge of Ili-Alatau mountains.
- 🏞️ A hike along a mountain trail leads to the glacial waters of Bear waterfall, where you can enjoy its coolness.
- 🌊 Lake Issyk sits at an altitude of 1756 m above sea level, with water color varying from turquoise to dark blue depending on the season.
- 📸 The tour is timed to capture the best lighting conditions for photography, with our guide highlighting optimal spots.
- 🌄 Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the Ili-Alatau mountains and create memorable images filled with positive emotions.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Pick-up/drop-off: only listed meeting points.
- Bottled water
- Modern and comfortable bus/minibus with AC
- National park admission
- Lunch (provided at a local cafe by menu)
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Lake IssykAfter lunch you will head to the Lake Issyk located in Issyk gorge of Ili-Alatau mountains 70 km from Almaty at an altitude of 1756 m above sea level. The color of the water in this lake varies from turquoise to dark blue depending on the time of year. You will enjoy nature and the scenic panorama of the Ili-Alatau mountains with magnificent lake, take stunning memorable pictures and be filled with positive emotions.
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Ile-Alatau National ParkThis tour is designed so that you can enjoy the views at the best time of the day with the best lighting conditions. Our tour guide will show you the best photo spots and tell you interesting information about the sites.
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As a morning warm-up in the fresh air, you will have a short hike deep into the Turgen mountain gorge, where the picturesque Bear waterfall is located. You will walk along a mountain trail enjoying stunning mountain views, and at the end you will enjoy the coolness of the glacial water of this waterfall.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.