Group tour to Bayankol
- Duration
- 2 days
- Season
- June–September
- Language
- Kazakh 🇰🇿, Russian 🇷🇺
Explore Bayankol Gorge with its glaciers, alpine meadows, mountain rivers, and views of the Marble Wall.
- Description
- Tour route
- What's included
Description
Bayankol is one of the most scenic gorges in the Tian Shan, at the foot of Khan Tengri. Glaciers, alpine meadows, and rushing rivers form a wild mountain landscape far from the city. This two-day trip combines off-road travel, camping, a campfire dinner, and a hike with views of the Marble Wall.
Tour route
Day 1Almaty — Kurtogay — Kegen — Bayankol
06:00Meet at Abay–Baitursynov
06:20Depart in off-road vehicles
11:00Visit the Kurtogay Gorge and Kegen River viewpoints; enjoy the scenery along the route
13:00Border control
14:30Drive through Bayankol Gorge
16:00Arrive at the camp
17:00Walk through the scenic surroundings
20:00Dinner by the campfire, hot tea, and stargazing
Day 2Bayankol — Zharbulak — Almaty
07:00Wake up
07:30Breakfast
08:00Transfer to Zharbulak Mine
09:00Hike with views of the Marble Wall (2–3 hours)
13:00Lunch (bring your own)
14:00Depart for Almaty
22:00Arrive in Almaty
What's included
- Round-trip off-road SUV transfer
- Border permit and guide services
- Camping equipment: tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping mat
- Camping stove and hot tea
- Dinner and breakfast in the mountains