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Big Almaty Gorge

Discover the routes of Big Almaty Gorge (BAU) with our engaging articles, videos, and photos. Perfect for hiking enthusiasts.
Hobbit’s Waterfall – The Easiest Walk in the Almaty Mountains
Moderate

Hobbit’s Waterfall – The Easiest Walk in the Almaty Mountains

From $50/person
Almaty-Alagir Pass Trek (3,655 m) – 2-Day Hike from Prohodnoe Gorge to Big Almaty Lake
Hard

Almaty-Alagir Pass Trek (3,655 m) – 2-Day Hike from Prohodnoe Gorge to Big Almaty Lake

From $147/person
Guided Hike to Lunar Meadow & Shukur Waterfall – The Gateway to Big Almaty Lake on Foot
Moderate

Guided Hike to Lunar Meadow & Shukur Waterfall – The Gateway to Big Almaty Lake on Foot

From $61/person
Big Almaty Circuit (BAK) – 3-4 Day Trek Through the Left Talgar Valley
Hard

Big Almaty Circuit (BAK) – 3-4 Day Trek Through the Left Talgar Valley

From $221/person
Guided Hike to Peak Turan / IYaF (3,970 m) – The Nameless Near-Four-Thousander
Hard

Guided Hike to Peak Turan / IYaF (3,970 m) – The Nameless Near-Four-Thousander

From $91/person
Guided Climb of Peak Molodaya Gvardiya (4,400 m) – The Crown of Big Almaty Gorge
Very Hard

Guided Climb of Peak Molodaya Gvardiya (4,400 m) – The Crown of Big Almaty Gorge

From $159/person
Guided Hike to the Cosmostation (3,340 m) – Soviet Cosmic-Ray Research Station Above Big Almaty Lake
Hard

Guided Hike to the Cosmostation (3,340 m) – Soviet Cosmic-Ray Research Station Above Big Almaty Lake

From $71/person
Guided Hike to Peak Karniznyi (4,017 m) – A Four-Thousander via Prohodnoe Gorge
Hard

Guided Hike to Peak Karniznyi (4,017 m) – A Four-Thousander via Prohodnoe Gorge

From $73/person
Guided Hike to Peak Skalistyi (3,332 m) – The Best View of Big Almaty Lake
Hard

Guided Hike to Peak Skalistyi (3,332 m) – The Best View of Big Almaty Lake

From $73/person
Guided Hike to Tourist Peak (3,954 m) from Almaty
Medium

Guided Hike to Tourist Peak (3,954 m) from Almaty

From $91/person
Day Hiking Tour on the Old Japanese Road from Almaty
Medium

Day Hiking Tour on the Old Japanese Road from Almaty

From $65/person
Guided Climb to Satpayev Peak (Sovetov) (4,317 m) from Almaty
Very Hard

Guided Climb to Satpayev Peak (Sovetov) (4,317 m) from Almaty

From $147/person
Day Hiking Tour to Bear Waterfall (Ayusay) from Almaty
Medium

Day Hiking Tour to Bear Waterfall (Ayusay) from Almaty

From $72/person
Day Hiking Tour to Wolf Mountain from Almaty
Medium

Day Hiking Tour to Wolf Mountain from Almaty

From $65/person
Day Tour to Big Almaty Lake from Almaty
Medium

Day Tour to Big Almaty Lake from Almaty

From $72/person