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Assy Plateau Tour: Nature and Adventure Day Trip
Explore Issyk Lake and Bear Waterfall near Almaty. Trek, picnic, and visit the Golden Man museum. Perfect for nature and history lovers.
Explore Issyk Lake and Bear Waterfall near Almaty. Trek, picnic, and visit the Golden Man museum. Perfect for nature and history lovers.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Plateau Assy - Plateau Assy is an expansive highland valley near Almaty, celebrated for its vast green meadows, nomadic scenery, and stunning mountain vistas. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,500 meters, it is an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, horseback riding, and stargazing, thanks to its renowned astronomical observatory….
- Plateau Assy - Plateau Assy is an expansive highland valley near Almaty, celebrated for its vast green meadows, nomadic scenery, and stunning mountain vistas. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,500 meters, it is an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, horseback riding, and stargazing, thanks to its renowned astronomical observatory.
- Turgen Waterfalls - Enjoy a trek to the waterfall with a 2 km hike at an elevation of 1,521 meters. Bear Waterfall, located in the Turgen Gorge, is easily accessible and a beautiful spot, making it a popular destination for tourists and mountain trail enthusiasts. The waterfall is named “Bear” because brown bears were discovered in the Turgen Gorge during the 1960s.
- Lake Issyk - Issyk Lake, also known as Esik Lake, is a vibrant alpine lake surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes, lush forests, and expansive flower fields. Located in the southwest of the Almaty region in Kazakhstan, this high-altitude pit-type reservoir has an ancient landslide-tectonic origin.
What's Included
- National parks entrance fees
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- National parks entrance fees
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
A journey to Assy Plateau, Issyk Lake, and Bear Waterfall provides an ideal blend of untamed nature, breathtaking mountain vistas, and adventure all in a single day. Visitors can enjoy the expansive open landscapes of Assy Plateau, the stunning turquoise waters of Issyk Lake encircled by forests, and a picturesque hike to the secluded Bear Waterfall….
A journey to Assy Plateau, Issyk Lake, and Bear Waterfall provides an ideal blend of untamed nature, breathtaking mountain vistas, and adventure all in a single day. Visitors can enjoy the expansive open landscapes of Assy Plateau, the stunning turquoise waters of Issyk Lake encircled by forests, and a picturesque hike to the secluded Bear Waterfall. This itinerary is distinctive as it merges tranquil alpine scenery, a local nomadic ambiance, and accessible outdoor activities near Almaty.
- 4 hours overall travellers spend on the car
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Shane
Feb 5, 2026
Great day trip - I'd recommend his trip. It was an amazing day out with a fantastic host.
There is a good variety of things to do. The walk to the waterfall is gorgeous.
The lake is amazing, such a stunning sight
The golden man museum is very informative
Nur-Sultan is a very knowledgeable host. It was a fantastic day trip from Almaty
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T4526vgmichaele
Sep 2, 2025
Amazing experience - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
We had such an amazing tour! Everything was well-organized, and we got to see and learn so much. Our tour guide, Bek, made the experience even better—he was friendly, knowledgeable, and always made sure we were comfortable. I truly recommend this tour, especially with Bek as your guide!
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Calvin_d
Sep 2, 2025
The scenery was... - The scenery was absolutely beautiful and our guide was knowledgeable which made the whole experience even better. The transport was really comfortable and I loved how clear all the communication was about pickup and what to bring—it made everything super easy and stress-free. I would definitely recommend this tour and the company to anyone visiting.
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Joseph_h
Aug 27, 2025
Great trip! - Really good value for money. Zangar took us to a waterfall in the hills with a good 20 min walk to the waterfall. Next we went to the lake in the mountains which also had a 20 min walk but there was the option to use a buggy to drive there. Finally we went to the museum where we learnt about the golden man. In total we probably drive for 2-3 hours
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883nikosb
Jul 19, 2025
We had a great time and the planning was amazing! - Thank you for the amazing tour. The sites they took us to were gorgeous and the day was very well planned. They even arranged a taxi pickup and paid the fare. Recommended!
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Kwanghoc2025
Jul 11, 2025
Bear Falls Transplant Lake Museum Day Tour - We had a fun trip with Wifi, especially the beautiful scenery and the weather was good, and the guide was so friendly and detailed, so it was a great trip and the driver was happy to drive calmly.
Finally the pickup service to the hotel is the best 👍
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Bradp161
Jul 1, 2025
short day out from almaty - i got good experience with small group. time was punctual and lunch was very delicious. fall, lake and museum all are worth visit when you have limited time of day.
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172dipanjand
Jun 29, 2025
Wonderful Experience with Kazakhstanverynice - I had the pleasure of experiencing a tour with Kassym, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I've had. Kassym is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the local history, culture, and landmarks, but he also brings a warm, friendly energy that makes you feel truly welcomed and at ease.
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_r7835wo
Jun 26, 2025
Issyk lake & museum with Kassym - Joyful hiking around Issyk lake & upto Besr waterfall. Museum of Goldenman was more interesting with archeologist. Kassym tries every effort to fulfil tourst's mind.
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Jatish_s
Jun 20, 2025
Visit to Bear Waterfall and Lake - Driver / guide picked me up from my apartment.
Provided a great tour, there were only 2 of us, and ensured we both had a great, supported experience.
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