Central Asia gives you big mountain terrain without turning the trip into a full expedition: granite walls, frozen waterfalls, alpine valleys, glaciers and high peaks.
For UAE-based climbers and active travelers, it works well for short climbing trips — from a few days on real rock to ice climbing, alpine routes or technical mountain training.
Short flight
Direct flights to Almaty from Dubai in ~5 hours.
Flexible dates
You choose the travel dates. We suggest what works best within your available time.
Escape the heat
Cooler mountain conditions in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
All levels
From outdoor first-timers to experienced climbers looking for technical routes.
Short flight
Direct flights to Almaty from Dubai in ~5 hours.
Flexible dates
You choose the travel dates. We suggest what works best within your available time.
Escape the heat
Cooler mountain conditions in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
Climbing for different levels
From outdoor first-timers to experienced climbers looking for technical routes.
Types of trips we arrange
Programs are adjusted to your dates, climbing level and the best conditions of the season.
Season · December — February
Ice climbing
Frozen waterfalls, ice axes, crampons and winter climbing in the mountains.
Season · March – November
Rock climbing
Outdoor climbing on real rock for beginners, indoor climbers and active travelers.
Season · Depends on the program
Alpine & custom trips
Mountain routes, technical training or specific objectives matched to your dates, experience and season.
How it works
Send your dates
Tell us when you want to travel and how many days you have.
Share your experience
Indoor climbing, outdoor climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering or no previous experience.
Get a suggested program
We suggest the most suitable climbing program for your dates and experience.
Not necessarily. We choose the format according to your experience, fitness and the type of climbing you want to do. There are options for a first outdoor or mountain experience, as well as more technical programs that require a careful level check.
NewClimb programs are guided by mountain guides and climbing instructors based in Almaty. The team works on rock, ice and alpine programs across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Guide profiles and background are available on the About / Guides page.
Yes. We can easily arrange 1–3 day rock climbing or ice climbing programs near Almaty, as well as selected 2–3 day technical courses. Other rock and ice climbing destinations, alpine routes and more advanced mountain training usually work better with more time.
Rock climbing usually works from March to November.
Waterfall ice climbing is from December to February.
Alpine ice routes, for example in Ala-Archa, are climbed from September to March.
Alpine and custom programs depend on the route, season, current conditions and your previous experience.
We provide the special climbing equipment needed for our programs. Personal climbing gear is usually available for rent if needed. Each program page includes a gear list, and once we know which program you choose, we’ll send you a clear final list.
Kazakhstan works better for short, logistically simple trips based around Almaty. NewClimb is based in Almaty, and many rock and ice climbing areas are close enough for 1–3 day programs without expedition-style logistics. You can stay comfortably in the city and go out for full climbing sessions each day. We also develop local training areas around Almaty and establish new climbing routes, which helps us run safe, structured and enjoyable technical courses and climbing programs.
Kyrgyzstan is better for longer, more expedition-style trips with bigger mountains, more remote terrain and more challenging alpine objectives.
Send your dates, group size and climbing experience — we’ll suggest the most suitable climbing program. Message us on WhatsApp or Telegram.