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Valley of glaciers (T1)

Single day hike to the one of the must-visit places near Almaty. The huge valley surrounded by stone walls and several pulsating glaciers will take your breath away. Covers Medeo area  Tuyuksu gorge (Ice-scating rink, dam, Memorial, Mynzhylky plateau).

Food and beverages: not served for this hiking, bring your own snacks.

Fee per person: $200/1 person, $150/2, $130/3, and so on.

Two days easy camping tour available that covers also lake#6 (Manshuk). +3km, 400 meters elevation gain. Overnight at Mynzhylky plateau. Fee per person: $400/1 person, $250/2, $200/3, and so on.

For proper workout best combined with tours to Titov’ pass and circus (Titov cirquit bundle package, 2 days).

Profile of the route

Distance: 8,5 km (one-way)
Duration (apprx): 6-8 hours
Elevation gain: 1150 m
Difficulty: medium