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Overview

Available languages

Russian
English

3 hours

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Do you want to see one of the most famous natural landmarks of Kazakhstan? Then this tour is for you. In our guests' opinion it's a #1 must-see place in Almaty.

During a tour you will:

- Drive along serpentine road and unspoiled nature in the forests of the Tien Shan mountains at the height of 2510m.

- Visit "Girl's tears" waterfall - small but very expressive;

- Be amazed by the snowy peaks surrounding the lake, reaching a heigth of more than 4000 meters.

We can also visit show with birds of pray (Apr-Oct, afternoon tour)

Recomendations:

- Please make sure to bring your passport on tour

- Warm clothes

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

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

Tour guide

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Hotel Kazakhstan

Dostyk Ave., 52/2, Almaty Kazakhstan

Intercontinental Almaty By IHG

181 Zheltoksan Street, Almaty Kazakhstan

The Ritz-carlton, Almaty

Esentai Tower, 77/7 Al Farabi Avenue, 77/7 Al Farabi Avenue Almaty Kazakhstan

Best Western Plus Atakent Park Hotel

42, Timiryazev Almaty Kazakhstan

Almaty Hotel

85 Kabanbai Batyr Street Almaty Kazakhstan

Rixos Almaty

506 99 Saken Seifullin Avenue, Almaty Kazakhstan

Kazzhol Park Hotel

108 Nauryzbai Batyr Street Almaty Kazakhstan

Kazzhol Hotel Almaty

Gogol, 127/1, Almaty Kazakhstan

The Dostyk Hotel

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

Meeting points

Big Almaty Lake

Ili-Alatau National Park Almaty Kazakhstan

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Big Almaty Lake

During the tour you will: - See one of the most photogenic lakes in the world; - Visit a small but very expressive waterfal "Girl's tears"; - Snowy peaks over 4000 meters high around the lake; - Forests of the Tien Shan fir-tree along the serpentine road to the lake; - Mountain river and unforgetable landscapes - Listen to the stories of your guide about Almaty city and its history. Recommendations: Please make sure to bring your passport; warm clothes and comfortable shoes will make the walking more enjoyable. Combine tours: Almaty lake + Falcon hunting show Almaty lake + Cosmostation Almaty lake + Charyn canyon Almaty lake + City tour

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Lake

Pickup included

Reviews

4.86

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Wonderful experience!

    Cruiser62464794610,

    Jul 16, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We went to visit Big Almaty Lake with our lovely tour guide Gulzat. She picked us up from our accommodation early morning and we proceeded to the lake. On return we also visited a fall. Gulzat was friendly and explained everything to us and even took some lovely pictures. I recommend this tour if you are visiting lovely city of Almaty. 😃

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  • Big Lake Almaty - a scene from a movie

    Nylawdawg,

    Jun 20, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The guide Yelnar from Kazia tour was very punctual and arrived at our hotel in Almaty at 6am sharp. We took a ride of about 40min to the base of a hill where we took a short 5-10min walk up to meet a special eco park vehicle. We passed a waterfall and the guide kindly helped us up to take pictures at the waterfall. After another 10min drive on the special vehicle we have reached higher up in the mountain where the big lake Almaty is. It was so beautiful like a scene out of a movie. Lovely views.

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  • Nice!

    Trek19581323870,

    Dec 30, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Big Almaty lake was very beautiful. We just went there to take some photos, then went to some waterfalls but I couldn't go further because I didn't have the proper boots for it. Either way, I think it was a nice experience! Elnar, our guide, was very friendly, helpful, and kind 😀

  • Extra guide in Almaty!

    AM981,

    Jun 27, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Extraordinary tour with Gulzat in Sept 2022. Her availability, her comprehension about my wishes were much appreciated! An excellent guide, for an amazing tour! I warmly recommend Gulzat and her colleagues for tours in Almaty, and will certainly contact her when I will be back in this stunning city, where I met lovely people and saw breathtaking landscapes!

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  • deffo worth it!

    V5369XWchrism,

    Nov 21, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    booked this trip did not regret it, guide and driver turned up on time, managed to get to the lake despite the snow, what can i say the view was amazing and different when you see it in the snow. guide and driver super polite and professional.

  • If you want to go anywhere from Almaty for a tour, don't check anywhere else, this is hands down the best choice !

    sachchitp,

    Jun 23, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Having taken the tour around Almaty with Gulzat, I can easily say was one of my favourite memories during my travels here. For anyone who is scrolling through all the different options to go to Almaty Lake or anywhere else, don't even bother looking at the others - this is easily the best one you can book, so just go for it. Gulzat is very flexible and knows a lot about the country and places, but also is very friendly and accommodating. We left for our tour in the morning and everything was smooth, pick up at my hotel, the car is comfortable and spacious, the driver is great, and the stops in between were thought out. At first when I was in Kazakhstan, I was deciding whether to go to the lake or the canyons nearby and chose the lake. However after visiting the lake in the morning with Gulzat, the experience was so good that I decided to also visit the canyons on the same day and she was able to sort everything out on such a short notice. On the way back she recommended a great place to catch something to eat, probably one of the best kebabs I have tried anywhere. If you are like me and spend ages going through the different options on Tripadvisor, as my first visit here and not knowing much - for a hassle free, fun time, book a tour with Gulzat and you will have total peace of mind. Thank you again Gulzat for such a memorable time taking me around and feel like I made a friend here !

  • One of the best tour companies/guides in the world I've experienced!

    rool4ever,

    May 21, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Gulzat is quite possibly the best tour operator I've experienced in the world. I purchased the half day Big Almaty Lake tour with her. The itinerary was carefully planned and well balanced, in particular as my mother is a senior citizen. She was transparent from the beginning and answered all my questions patiently plus provided all the necessary information in excellent English. We arrived during the busy Eid holiday and despite a peak time for sightseeing, the trip was perfectly timed with safe cars and drivers. During the journey, she provided deep historical and cultural insights on Kazakhstan and even the neighboring countries. I enjoyed Big Almaty Lake thoroughly, which is undoubtedly the jewel of the country. On the return, I forgot a souvenir in one of the cars and she arranged to have it return before my flight. Look no further to other companies - I recommend Qasia tours for all your tour requirements while in Kazakhstan. Thank you Gulzat again for the wonderful experience and memories that I will cherish for the years to come.

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