Could you tell me how to get from Almaty to Balykchy?
From Almaty to Kordai is 230 km, a taxi from the "Sairan" bus station or from the "Altyn Orda" market will take you in 3 hours for 3500 tenge, the road is generally good. After crossing the border, you can again take a taxi or get to the bypass road and there catch a ride or taxi again (it will be cheaper). It's about 300 km and also takes 2.5-3 hours, the road is a highway. Well, if you are driving your own car, there are many more options for crossing the border.