Private Tour

Adventure at Almaty Big Lake! Private tour.

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Swap city streets for a cinematic mountain lake at 2,511 m. A scenic road winds through spruce forests to Big Almaty Lake, where glacier-fed waters glow turquoise beneath snow-dusted peaks. Flexible pacing, stunning photos, zero complicated logistics.

Why book

Iconic, must-see lake just outside Almaty

Short, gentle walks to the best viewpoints (beginner-friendly)

Plenty of photo stops + local guide tips

Private or small group; hotel pick-up on request

What to expect

Panoramic drive through the Big Almaty Gorge with lookout stops

Time at the main terraces for wide-angle lake shots

Optional short hike to nearby vantage points for different angles

Coffee/tea break at a mountain café (time permitting)

Good to know

Altitude ~2,500 m: pace yourself, drink water

Weather changes quickly—bring layers, hat, and sunscreen

ID/passport required at the checkpoint (border-zone area)

Access to the water’s edge is usually restricted; views are from designated spots

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

The Dostyk Hotel

36 Kurmangazy str., (corner of Kunaev str.) Almaty Kazakhstan

What To Expect

Big Almaty Lake

The Big Almaty Lake is a high-mountain reservoir located in Zailiysky Ala Tau at an altitude of 2511 m above sea level, 15 km south of the center of Almaty.

2 hours • Admission Included

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