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Mountain Guidebook
We have gathered the most useful information about the Almaty mountains, our fleet, and routes. Learn more before embarking on your ultimate adventure.
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Kolsay Lakes Tour from Almaty: Route and Why Enduro Beats the Bus
How to get to Kolsay Lakes from Almaty, what separates bus and jeep tours, and what a two-day enduro expedition to the Second Lake actually looks like.
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Assy Plateau: Electric Enduro Across the Zhailau
Where the Assy Plateau is, how to get there via Turgen, and why riding these steppes on an electric enduro beats sitting in a 4x4.
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Bartogay Reservoir: How to Get There
Where the Bartogay Reservoir is, how to get there from Almaty, whether you need a pass, and how it is ridden on an electric enduro on the way to Assy.
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The Japanese Road in Almaty: A Hidden Enduro Trail
Discover the history of the Japanese Road in Almaty and why riding it on an electric dirt bike is the ultimate test of balance and throttle control.
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Lake Kaindy: How to Get There from Almaty
A drowned forest with dead spruce trunks sticking out of turquoise water. How to reach Lake Kaindy from Almaty, what the trail looks like, and why river crossings are better on a bike.
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Kok-Zhailau: How to Get There and When to Go
Where the Kok-Zhailau plateau is, how to reach the trail from Almaty, what the weather is like, and how an e-bike climb compares to the 2.5-hour hike.
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Almaty Mountains: Where to Go for the Weekend
Choosing a mountain route near Almaty? Kok-Zhailau, BAO, Japanese Road, Assy Plateau and more - options for one or two days, from easy rides to full expeditions.
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Turgen & Kairak Waterfalls: How to Get There in 2026
How to reach the waterfalls of Turgen Gorge - the Bear Waterfall and Kairak. What to see, when to go, and why an e-bike beats the hike.
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Big Almaty Lake (BAO): How to Get There in 2026
BAO sits at 2,511 m. How to get there, why the road is closed to cars, and how to reach the lake on an electric bike instead of hiking 15 km.
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Charyn Canyon: How to Get There from Almaty
How to reach Charyn Canyon from Almaty (200 km, 3-4 hours), what to bring, and why the Valley of Castles is easier to explore on an electric bike.
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What to See in Almaty in 1 Day: Mountain Route
One day in Almaty covers Medeu, Kok-Zhailau and the mountains above the city. Route, timing and how not to spend it all on hiking uphill.
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Your Guide
Meet
Andrey
Andrey has ridden every route in the catalog dozens of times. He knows where beginners struggle, where the best light is for photos, and where you can safely push the speed. Even hard routes feel calmer with him.
"I want you to ride up the mountain yourself, not just get pulled along. When someone makes it and their eyes light up - that's why I do this."
