A lake beneath
the highest peak
Radon Lake is our most popular route — one of the few high-altitude lakes in the region you can reach by car.
The lake sits at 1,920 metres at the foot of Voroshilov Peak (2,776 m) — the highest summit near Ridder. Its distinctive colour, striking mountain setting and sheer accessibility make it genuinely unique.
A road half a
century old
The track to the lake was built in the 1970s during mineral exploration — two shafts were drilled, the operation wound up, and the road remained. Today we drive that same road.
A military firing range of the Central Asian Military District — the Ridder garrison that later served in Afghanistan — was stationed nearby.
The drive, the lake,
the summit
The ascent follows a demanding mountain serpentine — a genuine off-road experience worth the trip in itself. At the top: the lake, the silence, the views.
Optionally, the route includes a guided ascent of Voroshilov Peak — from a leisurely alpine stroll to a full hiking summit. Our guides are certified and carry the necessary permits.
Forest
all-inclusive
The tour price covers everything you need — just show up at the meeting point.
- Transfer in a prepared 4×4 vehicle
- Certified Category I guide
- Hot meals on the route
- Camp canopy, furniture & tableware
- Rain gear for all weather
- Summit hike with guide (optional)
- All permits and logistics
Departure
Departure from Ridder, pick-up at Café Krem, 6 Gagarina Street. We leave at 9:00 AM. Transfer from Ust-Kamenogorsk available on request — ask your manager.
Contact us for exact pricing based on your group and dates — we reply within one hour.