ALMATYHIKINGKZ@GMAIL.COM
Here is the short INTRODUCTION to the most popular destinations around here.
Usually the quoted price includes:
– Full english-speaking guiding,
– Transportation from/to hotel door,
– National parks’ entry permits,
– For multiday tours: camping in tents, 2x hot camping meals (breakfast and dinner),
– Rainponchos and tracking aids (microspikes, trekking poles). Tents, mats, camping gear, etc.
Bespoke tours for any level of experience, duration and difficulty. From kids-friendly walks up to high altitude ascents. Female guides are available for female tourists.
– Guesthouses are NOT INCLUDED. Indicative prices range from $30 to $40 per night per person with 3x meals. Assistance with booking.
– Snacks for single day hikes.
– Sleeping bags and other personal gear. Better bring your own quality ones.
– Porter services – $150 per day.
No upfront payment except multi-day tours. 30 percent payable at the start of the 4wd tour to cover road expenses. Special discounts for big groups.
Given an upredictable mountain environment there are two things that always make sense regardless of whether you hike alone or guided:
1) Record the track on your smartphone from the start so you could trace it back if things go south.
2) Carry an extra powerbank/cable on you all the time. Batteries do not last long when it is freezing.
We encourage every mountaineer to download local gps tracks (link below). Your fancy smartphone can actually save your life. Popular trails available on apps such as maps.me, OsmAnd, Strava, etc.
Specialisation: advanced english-speaking mountain guide, local authentic food, trail-running junkie.
I am fluent in English and love mountains. So I woke up one morning and decided to do guiding for english-speaking public.
Got extensive knowledge of mountains around the region, some emergency situations skills (First aid sertificate from Red Crescent of Kazakhstan).
Specialisation: 4wd tours, extreme mountaineering, freeride, off-piste, ski touring.
I’m a professional mountain guide, experienced off-road driver, extreme backcountry snowboard enthusiast and the most reliable person ever met (as Aza says).
My english is not as good as Aza’s but i know enough. “We are almost there” usually covers most of the questions.