A free day is enough for a mountain lake, a forest ridge or Charyn Canyon. These six guided electric dirt bike routes take from a few hours to a full day. Bike, protective gear and guide are included. Transfers are included on remote routes. For routes near the city, travel to the start yourself by taxi or public transport; we send you the starting point before the ride.
3 hours to a full day
6 routes for one day
Start and return in Almaty
Start with the time you have and your riding experience. Difficulty 1 means a first ride after a briefing; 4 needs confident balance on stones and roots.
The calmest first ride: an asphalt climb, fir forest and views of the lake at 2,511 metres.
Transfer is not included. Travel to the start yourself by taxi or public transport. We send you the starting point before the ride.
A short climb through the forest to an open plateau above the city.
Transfer is not included. Travel to the start yourself by taxi or public transport. We send you the starting point before the ride.
Two nearby gorges in one ride, with longer climbs and mixed ground.
Transfer from Almaty to the route and back is included. We confirm the meeting point before departure.
A full day in the steppe and a ride along the red walls of the canyon.
Transfer from Almaty to the route and back is included. We confirm the meeting point before departure.
A high plateau, river crossings and a long mountain day away from the city.
Transfer from Almaty to the route and back is included. We confirm the meeting point before departure.
A full-day route to the flooded forest, with rough road and river crossings.
Transfer from Almaty to the route and back is included. We confirm the meeting point before departure.
If this is your first motorcycle ride, start with BAO or Kok-Zhailau. Charyn, Assy and Kaindy take a full day and reward the extra time with a complete change of scenery.
| Route | Time | Difficulty | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Almaty Lake (BAO) | 4 hours | 1/10 | from 30 000 ₸ |
| Kok-Zhailau Valley | 3-4 hours | 2/10 | from 30 000 ₸ |
| Medeu to Butakovka Pass | 5-6 hours | 4/10 | from 40 000 ₸ |
| Charyn Canyon | Full Day | 3/10 | from 55 000 ₸ |
| Assy Plateau & Kairak Waterfall | Full Day | 5/10 | from 55 000 ₸ |
| Lake Kaindy | Full Day | 3/10 | from 70 000 ₸ |
Kok-Zhailau ValleyThe one-day Almaty guide compares the same places from a traveller's point of view: travel time, walking, crowds and what fits into a single day.
Read the one-day guideOpen a route to check the terrain and photos, or go straight to the booking form. No payment is taken on the website.
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