Turgen (Bear) waterfall & Issyk lake tour

Itinerary

• vehicle
• guide
• tickets
• water

• lunch and dinner
• personal expenses

• tour is subject to change
• weather must be taken into account

• Turgen (Bear) waterfall is 85+ km away from Almaty city center
• from the parking lot a trail leads to the waterfall: its condition depends on weather and can be dry, dusty, muddy, icy, snowy, etc.
• trail is around 1.5 km long and takes 20-40 min to hike
• driving to the waterfall is not possible: only hiking

Issyk lake is located between Turgen (Bear) waterfall and Almaty

• Issyk lake is 70+ km away from Almaty city center
• road from the parking lot to the lake is around 1 km long and comfortable
• on-and-off shuttle service operates along this road
• swimming, boating not allowed

• there is no guarantee that the vehicle will not break down
• provincial infrastructure is less developed compared to the city
• do not expect mobile internet, Wi-Fi, F&B in the province to be as good as in city
• exploring natural sites carries a risk of insect bites
• halal, vegetarian food is available

• ID/passport
• rain ponchos or waterproof clothing if rain is expected
• suitable clothes and shoes
• cash (notes and coins)
• personal medical supplies

• USD KZT exchange rate is volatile
• do not bring local currency from home country: carry USD or EUR instead