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Jeep tour to Bayankol + ascent to Astana peak 4555m.
Jeep tour to Bayankol + ascent to Astana peak 4555m.
- 4 days / 3 nights
- The best time to travel is from July to August
- Season June-September
- 4 days / 3 nights
- The best time to travel is from July to August
- Season June-September
What awaits you on this trip
Beautiful gorge
The Bayankol Gorge is one of the most picturesque and inaccessible places in the Zailiysky Alatau, located in the southeast of Kazakhstan, in the Almaty region, near the border with China. The Bayankol Valley is located in the upper reaches of the Bayankol River, which originates from the glaciers of the Central Tien Shan, at the foot of Khan Tengri Peak (7,010 m) and Pobeda Peak (7,439 m), among the highest peaks in the region.
Climbing Astana Peak 4555
Astana Peak (4,555 m) is a slender and rugged peak in the Central Tien Shan. It rises above the moraines and glaciers of the gorge, offering a view of the majestic Khan Tengri massif. The pure lines of the cliffs and snow create an atmosphere of strength and the tranquil wildness of the high mountains.
Team
We are a team united by a love of heights and a vibrant spirit of adventure. In the mountains, we move as one: supporting each other, sharing the journey, the emotions, and the peaks we discover. Here, everyone matters, and our shared energy makes the route easier, more vibrant, and more fulfilling. Together, we create an atmosphere of trust, warmth, and true mountain camaraderie.
Route plan
General route plan
Almaty – Kegen – Bayankol outpost – Zharkulak gold mine – Sliyanie camp 3250m – Acclimatization hike to the Chinese pass 4100m – Climbing Astana peak 4555m – Sliyanie 3250m – Zharkulak mine (10 km) – Almaty.
Almaty – Kegen – Bayankol outpost – Zharkulak gold mine – Sliyanie camp 3250m.
Today, we'll have a long drive from Almaty in an SUV, after which we'll head to the base camp at Sliyanie. There's an option (for an additional fee) to skip the heavy backpack and hire a horse to carry our main load, leaving us to travel light. The climb is easy but long—10 km. The elevation gain is gradual, and there's a chance of fording the river (it's small and shallow), so it's best to bring flip-flops. The condition of the river tributaries depends on the time of year and the heat, which means melting glaciers.
Acclimatization hike to the Chinese pass 4100m.
On this day, we need to acclimatize and hike to or toward the Chinese Pass. We need to gain altitude and descend back to camp so our bodies can adapt to the altitude for the subsequent ascent to Astana Peak (Krugozor).
Climbing Astana peak 4555m.
On this day, we will climb Astana Peak (4555m Krugozor), which offers stunning panoramic views of the snowy mountains around.
Confluence 3250m – Zharkulak Mine (10 km).
We go down to the car and return to the city of Almaty.
More about the route
The Bayankol Gorge is one of the most picturesque and inaccessible places in the Zailiysky Alatau, located in southeastern Kazakhstan, in the Almaty Region, near the border with China. The Bayankol Valley lies in the upper reaches of the Bayankol River, which originates from the glaciers of the Central Tien Shan, at the foot of Khan-Tengri Peak (7,010 m) and Pobeda Peak (7,439 m), some of the highest peaks in the region.
The gorge is located in the Kegen District of the Almaty Region. The gorge’s landscape is striking in its contrasts: from alpine meadows and coniferous forests in the lower reaches to glaciers and rocky peaks higher up. The best time to visit is from June to September (ideally July-August), when the road is passable and the weather is more stable. To visit the border zone, you need permission from the Kazakhstan Border Service, as the gorge is located close to the border with China.
Required: Bring your original documents (ID card or passport).
Trip Timing
Day 1
3.5 hours (6:00 – 9:30). Transfer Almaty – Kegen.
2 hours (9:30-11:30). Transfer to the border post.
30 min (11:30-12:00). Passing the outpost.
1 hour (12:00 – 13:00) Lunch in the valley with a view of Khan Tengri 7010m.
30 min (13:00 – 13:30). Transfer by car to the start of the hiking route. We leave the cars.
4 hours (13:30 – 17:30). Hiking to the base camp at the confluence. 10 km of gradual ascent.
30 min (17:30 – 18:00) setting up camp. Dinner, rest, free time, sleep.
Day 2
1 hour (7:00 – 8:00) Breakfast.
4 hours (8:00 – 12:00) Acclimatization hike to the Chinese pass at an altitude of 4000+.
1 hour (12:00 – 13:00) Lunch and rest at the pass.
3 hours (13:00 – 16:00) Descent to the camp at the confluence 3250m.
2 hours (16:00 – 18:00) Rest.
1 hour (18:00 – 19:00) Dinner, free time, sleep.
Day 3
1 hour (5:00 – 6:00) Breakfast, gathering.
3 hours (6:00 – 9:00) Approaching the start of the main ascent.
3 hours (9:00 – 12:00) Ascent to the top of Astana peak 4555m.
1 hour (12.00 – 13.00) Rest, lunch-snacks, photos.
4 hours (13.00 – 17.00) Descent to the camp at Confluence 3250m.
1 hour (17.00 – 18:00) Rest.
1 hour (18.00 – 19.00) Dinner, free time, sleep.
Day 4
1 hour (6:00 – 7:00) Breakfast.
1 hour (7:00 – 8:00) Camp packing up.
2.5 hours (8:00 – 10:30) Descent to the cars.
1.5 hours (10:30 – 12:00) Transfer to the border post and passage.
1.5 h (12:00–13:30) Transfer to Kegen.
1 hour (13:30 – 14:30) Lunch in Kegen at a cafe.
4 hours (14:30 – 18:30) Return to Almaty.
*These times are approximate and may vary along the route. The guide reserves the right to adjust the route on the spot in the event of inclement weather or other safety-related factors.
Price
1000 USD - 1 person
1300 USD - 2 people
1500 USD - 3 people
1800 USD - 4 people
*Services are valid for up to 4 people per car. If you have a larger group, the price is calculated individually and it's best to contact us in advance so we can arrange additional transportation.
Discount on tours
If it's a group tour, there are discounts for early booking. You can follow group tours on our Telegram channel. We also offer attractive discounts for regular customers.
- The price includes
- Guide-driver services.
- Transportation service in a comfortable SUV.
- Ecological fees and all payments in national parks, passes to the border zone.
- Camping equipment and food along the route.
- Not included
- All additional expenses not provided for by the program.
- Meals at a cafe along the way.
- Horse rental (for transporting things).
What to take with you on a trip
*Recommended clothing. You can look at the list and get a rough idea of what you need to bring; you can substitute similar items.
Clothes
- Spare warm winter socks 2 pairs.
- Trekking boots.
- Thermal underwear.
- Fleece or warm sweater.
- Wind jacket.
- Down or other warm jacket.
- Trekking pants, mountaineering pants, warm leggings.
- Long johns.
- Headwear. Cap. Buff.
- Headwear. Hat.
- Winter gloves or snow gloves.
- Warm clothes for the evening and night.
Stuff
- Backpack 70-80 l.
- Mountaineering helmet.
- Sleeping bag (comfort 0-10C).
- Telescopic or alpine skiing poles.
- Raincoat and cover for a backpack.
- Personal tableware (mug, cup, spoon, knife).
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen (for the mountains, 50 spf is better).
- Hygiene accessories (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.).
- Foam sleeping mat.
- Personal first aid kit.
- Thermos (0.5 - 1 l).
- Water bottle (1.5 l).
- Flip-flops for relaxing your feet in the evening.
- Headlamp.
- Shoe covers to prevent snow from getting into your boots.
Additionally
- Required: Original documents with you (identity card or passport).
- Have some cash on hand. Not all places accept card payments.
- Earplugs if noise or snoring interferes with your sleep.
- * Group equipment. Tent.
- * Group equipment. Kitchen set (saucepan, etc.).
- * Group equipment. Stove and gas cylinders.
- * Group equipment. Dishwashing liquid.
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