Turgen Dacha Transfer from Almaty by Private Minibus
Turgen Dacha, a family resort, is hidden away in Turgen Gorge at about 1,300 meters: mountain air, spring water and quiet an hour and a half from the city. We bring a 13-seat Toyota Hiace to your door and drive the whole family or group right to the resort gates, luggage and all, with no changes.
from 70,000 ₸ for the whole Toyota Hiace minibus, round trip
Pickup at your address · passenger insurance · available 24/7
Our drivers don’t speak English. Phone calls are in Russian or Kazakh, so WhatsApp works best: write in English and we’ll reply using a translator. Need an interpreter? We can arrange one for an extra fee, agreed in advance.
How the trip works
Pickup at your door in Almaty
You choose the address and time: home, office, hotel or airport. When you book, we name the vehicle and give you the driver’s phone number; the driver arrives early and helps with the luggage.
The minibus is yours
The 13-seat Toyota Hiace travels with your group only. The price is for the vehicle, so the bigger the group, the less each person pays. If there are more than 13 of you, you can book a second minibus, or we do two runs in a row on a short route.
Driver, fuel and road included
The driver’s service, fuel, toll sections and pickup in Almaty are all in the quoted price. Paid separately, if your route needs them: national park entrance fees, ski passes, a local off-road vehicle, paid parking and pickup outside the city.
Round trip
The round trip is one price. The driver waits for your group on site for as long as you said when booking; if you stay longer, you pay only for the extra hours.
Luggage: 13 traveling light, up to 9 with suitcases
Bags and gear go in a separate compartment. If everyone has a large suitcase or a stroller, we take up to 9 people; with skis and snowboards, 9–10. Tell us what you’re bringing when you book.
Payment: cash, Kaspi or invoice
Trips in the city and nearby are paid after the trip. Long intercity trips and trips of several days need a partial prepayment to hold the date, the rest before departure. Companies get an invoice, a contract and closing documents.
We drive families and work teams to Turgen Dacha and pick them up again: a 13-seat Toyota Hiace with a driver, from 70,000 ₸ for the whole minibus, round trip. We bring the minibus to your door, load your weekend bags and drop you right at the resort gates in the gorge.
Turgen Dacha is a small family resort in the protected part of Turgen Gorge, about 80 km from Almaty at around 1,300 meters. It has rooms and cottages for rent, a picnic house for several families, an apple orchard for walks, a summer pool and a banya (steam bath) with a plunge pool of spring water. It’s quiet and green; people choose it for a relaxed family weekend and for small-scale team building in nature, away from the noise of the city.
You book rooms, the banya and the grounds directly with Turgen Dacha, and we take care of the road.
The road from Almaty to Turgen Gorge: what to know
The route heads east from Almaty through the village of Turgen and then up the gorge along the river. The distance is about 80 km, roughly an hour and a half: the first part is on a level highway, and closer to the resort there’s a mountain section with a climb. The driver knows the road, so we won’t miss the turn to Turgen Dacha.
Along the way there are gas stations and shops where you can pick up water and food, and the village of Turgen is the last chance to stock up before heading into the gorge. Tell us what time you need to be at the resort, and we’ll time the pickup around your check-in so there’s no rushing on the mountain switchbacks.
Staying at Turgen Dacha and exploring around it
The resort itself is about a quiet family break: clean mountain air, spring water, an apple orchard and a banya with a plunge pool. In summer the outdoor pool is open, and for groups there’s a house for several families with a barbecue area. Guests stay in rooms and cottages, so people usually come not for the day but for a weekend out of town. Check current prices, availability and the pool and banya hours directly with the resort.
A big plus of this destination is that the famous Turgen waterfalls are close by, not far from the resort, and the whole of Turgen Gorge is open for walks. With your own minibus it’s easy to combine your stay at the dacha with a trip to the waterfalls: the driver will drop the group at the start of the trail and pick you up again. If you want to see more of the area, take a look at the neighboring destination: a minibus to the Turgen waterfalls.
A transfer or several cars: how to get to Turgen Dacha
Driving into the gorge in a convoy of cars is a hassle: there’s the mountain section, someone always has to drive, and you arrive at the resort at different times. One minibus takes everyone together: you leave and come back as one group, and on the way you can rest and enjoy the views.
For a group of 8–13 people, booking a whole Hiace costs less than taxis both ways, especially with an overnight stay at the resort and a return time agreed in advance. The driver picks you up at home in Almaty, takes you to the gates of Turgen Dacha and collects you at the agreed time, the same evening or the next day.
Turgen Dacha: how the trip works
To the resort gates in the gorge
We drop you right at the entrance to Turgen Dacha.
For families and team building
The whole family or work team travels together, children and adults in one warm, air-conditioned cabin.
Bring everything for the weekend
Clothes bags, food for a barbecue, strollers and sports gear: the Hiace’s luggage compartment holds enough for a couple of days.
Flexible departure times
A day trip or an overnight stay with a return the next day: we fit around your booking.
Turgen Dacha: trip price
from 70,000 ₸ — for the whole Toyota Hiace minibus, round trip
The driver and fuel are included. We quote the total before departure; it only goes up if you decide to extend the waiting time.
Only your group is on board, and you decide how long to stay at each stop.
All day trips from Almaty →Customer reviews on 2GIS
“Efficient and fast — a clean bus with a driver arrived on time.”
“Excellent — they provided a minibus with a driver very quickly.”
Toyota Hiace: cabin and luggage
All photos
- 13 passenger seats
- Air conditioning and heating
- High roof
- Soft reclining seats
- Electric door
- Luggage compartment
These photos show a 13-seat Toyota Hiace with a high roof and a wide aisle between the seats. We took them ourselves: the cabin, the seats and the luggage compartment.
13-seat cabin
Luggage compartment
Turgen Dacha: frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer to Turgen Dacha from Almaty?
From 70,000 ₸ for the whole Toyota Hiace minibus, round trip. Tell us whether it’s a day trip or an overnight stay. We’ll give you the exact amount right away, by phone or on WhatsApp. Accommodation and services at the resort are paid separately, directly to Turgen Dacha.
How long is the drive to Turgen Gorge?
About an hour and a half one way, roughly 80 km via the village of Turgen. The time depends on traffic leaving Almaty and on the mountain section near the resort.
Do you book rooms and the banya at the resort?
No, we only provide the ride. Book rooms, cottages, the banya and the barbecue area directly with Turgen Dacha. Our job is to bring the minibus, deliver you to the resort gates and take you back.
How many people does the minibus take?
The cabin has 13 seats, and your weekend bags ride in the luggage compartment. All 13 can travel light; if everyone has a large suitcase or bulky gear, we take up to 9 passengers.
Can we also stop at the Turgen waterfalls?
Yes, the waterfalls are near the resort, and it’s easy to combine the two. The driver will take the group to the start of the trail and wait for you; we’ll allow extra time for it, so mention your plans when you book.
Tell us where and when
We’ll bring a Toyota Hiace minibus with a driver to any address in Almaty at the time you need. Available 24/7.
Our drivers don’t speak English. Phone calls are in Russian or Kazakh, so WhatsApp works best: write in English and we’ll reply using a translator. Need an interpreter? We can arrange one for an extra fee, agreed in advance.