Issyk Lake & Bear waterfall in Turgen Gorge + Golden Man museum day tour

Issyk and Turgen Gorges are one of the key and most comfortable destinations to travel from Almaty. The one-way drive will take around 1.5 hour from the city.

Amazing views of the Ile-Alatau National Park from Turgen Gorge side are more pristine and pure because of the remoteness from big city. Here you will enjoy a nice and easy hike to the Bear waterfall.

Lake Issyk is a perfect place to peacefully rest, surrounded by rich mountain nature. The combination of evergreen forests, fresh clear water and snowy peaks makes this place delightful.

There is not only pristine nature with the rough waterfall and mountain lake but also the unique Golden Man (ancient warrior found in this area) archeological museum on the way.

There are couple options of cafes with good food for lunch too.

This tour is one of the well balanced options which you can do in Almaty surroundings. It doesn't require long car journeys and can be conveniently done as a day trip.