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Rock & Ice Climbing Trips
from UAE to Central Asia
Escape the UAE heat and climb real rock, ice and mountain routes
in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan — with a private program
built around your dates and level.
in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan — with a private program
built around your dates and level.
Why climb in Central Asia
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 private trips — from a few days on real rock to ice climbing, alpine routes or technical mountain training.
For UAE-based climbers and active travelers, it works well for short private trips — from a few days on real rock to ice climbing, alpine routes or technical mountain training.
- Short flightDirect flights to Almaty from Dubai in ~5 hours.
- Private datesYou choose the dates. We handle the details.
- Escape the heatCooler mountain conditions in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
- All levelsFrom first-timers to advanced climbers.
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Short flightDirect flights to Almaty from Dubai in ~5 hours. -
Private datesYou choose the dates. We handle the details. -
Escape the heatCooler mountain conditions in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. -
All levelsFrom first-timers to advanced climbers.
Private trips built around your goal
Ice climbing experiences
For people who want to try something unusual: frozen waterfalls, ice axes, crampons and winter climbing.
Rock climbing escapes
For beginners, indoor climbers and active travelers who want to climb real rock outdoors.
Custom mountain programs
For people who want a trip built around a specific goal, route, skill or mountain objective.
How it works
Choose activity
Rock climbing, ice climbing, alpine climbing, mountaineering course or custom objective.
Send your dates
Tell us when you want to travel and how many people are coming.
Share your level
Tell us your climbing experience, fitness and goals.
Get a program
We suggest a ready NewClimb program or build a private trip around you.
Details
1 person — 250 EUR
2 people — 350 EUR total (175 EUR per person)
3 people — 450 EUR total (150 EUR per person)
4 people — 600 EUR total (150 EUR per person)
Please check the booking and payment terms
What's included:
Not included:
2 people — 350 EUR total (175 EUR per person)
3 people — 450 EUR total (150 EUR per person)
4 people — 600 EUR total (150 EUR per person)
Please check the booking and payment terms
What's included:
- English-speaking instructors
- Round-trip transfer
- National park fee
- All special climbing equipment
Not included:
- Snacks
- Personal gear (see gear list)
- Rescue / travel insurance
Tamgaly Tas
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Tamgaly Tas is located about 120 km north of Almaty, on the right bank of the Ili River. It is a climbing area in the steppe, known for the famous petroglyph site “Tamgaly” or “Tanbaly”.
With its tall rock walls overlooking the Ili River, Tamgaly Tas has attracted rock climbers since the 1970s. There are about 200 routes here, from 5a to 8a.
The area offers a mix of climbing styles, from smooth slabs and vertical faces to short crack sections. There are also some TRAD routes and multi-pitch climbs.
Butakovskiy Waterfall
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Butakovskiy Waterfall is a picturesque climbing location near Almaty, about 1.5–2 hours from the city. The approach is easy and follows a clear footpath, which makes it convenient for a one-day program.
The climbing is on granite and offers a good overall experience for beginners. In summer, we use this area for rock climbing when it becomes too hot in the steppe. There are 40 sport climbing routes, from 5c to 8a.
In winter and spring, the waterfall freezes and becomes one of the main locations near Almaty for ice climbing, mixed climbing and drytooling. There are also 25 bolted drytooling routes up to D9, usually climbable from autumn to spring.
Tuyuk-Su
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Tuyuk-Su is a gorge near Almaty, located in the central part of the Zailiyskiy Alatau, the northernmost range of the Tien Shan.
There are about 20 sport and TRAD climbing routes here, from 5b to 7c. The area also has several alpine climbing routes and multi-pitch climbs, which makes it interesting for climbers who want to move beyond short single-pitch routes.
The rock is granite, slate and gabbro. The best season for climbing in Tuyuk-Su is summer.
View gallery →
Tamgaly Tas is located about 120 km north of Almaty, on the right bank of the Ili River. It is a climbing area in the steppe, known for the famous petroglyph site “Tamgaly” or “Tanbaly”.
With its tall rock walls overlooking the Ili River, Tamgaly Tas has attracted rock climbers since the 1970s. There are about 200 routes here, from 5a to 8a.
The area offers a mix of climbing styles, from smooth slabs and vertical faces to short crack sections. There are also some TRAD routes and multi-pitch climbs.
Butakovskiy Waterfall
View gallery →
Butakovskiy Waterfall is a picturesque climbing location near Almaty, about 1.5–2 hours from the city. The approach is easy and follows a clear footpath, which makes it convenient for a one-day program.
The climbing is on granite and offers a good overall experience for beginners. In summer, we use this area for rock climbing when it becomes too hot in the steppe. There are 40 sport climbing routes, from 5c to 8a.
In winter and spring, the waterfall freezes and becomes one of the main locations near Almaty for ice climbing, mixed climbing and drytooling. There are also 25 bolted drytooling routes up to D9, usually climbable from autumn to spring.
Tuyuk-Su
View gallery →
Tuyuk-Su is a gorge near Almaty, located in the central part of the Zailiyskiy Alatau, the northernmost range of the Tien Shan.
There are about 20 sport and TRAD climbing routes here, from 5b to 7c. The area also has several alpine climbing routes and multi-pitch climbs, which makes it interesting for climbers who want to move beyond short single-pitch routes.
The rock is granite, slate and gabbro. The best season for climbing in Tuyuk-Su is summer.
We provide all special climbing equipment, including ropes, slings, quickdraws and belay devices. You only need personal climbing gear:
If you do not have all the necessary equipment, we can provide rental gear
- Harness
- Helmet
- Climbing shoes
- Chalk bag
- Backpack
- Clothing appropriate for the season
If you do not have all the necessary equipment, we can provide rental gear
No previous rock climbing experience is required.
General fitness will help you. If you engage in any sport or lead an active lifestyle, you will be able to take part comfortably.
Climbing can be as challenging as you want it to be. We will help you choose the right routes to suit your abilities and comfort level — from easy climbs for your first outdoor experience to more challenging routes if you feel ready.
General fitness will help you. If you engage in any sport or lead an active lifestyle, you will be able to take part comfortably.
Climbing can be as challenging as you want it to be. We will help you choose the right routes to suit your abilities and comfort level — from easy climbs for your first outdoor experience to more challenging routes if you feel ready.