Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking
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Read before book!!! Best place to see around Almaty!We will see a beautiful Almaty lake, located on 2500 meters above the sea, learn its history and the mountains surrounding it.
For last 24 hours booking or any questions or special requests contact me +77012110150 by WUP BEFORE booking!
If you can not hike 6km uphill dont book hiking option!
if you want this tour private or include Shymbulak, big almaty peak, or Almarasan gorge-ask.
Hiking sticks and rain jackets available by request.
Normally we spent at lake about 40-60min
We dont do apple gardens because nothing to do there)
Please take comfortable shoes for all terrain walking and passport)
Also we can do any tour in Kazakstan and Kyrgyztan, Big Almaty peak tour, Koktobe tour, Almaty bike tour,Almaty city tour, Shymbulak tour, Charyn canyon tour, Kolsay lake tour, Kaindy lake tour, Almaty balloons tour, paragliding Almaty tour, shooting almaty tour, bogdanovich glacier tour, snowmobile Almaty tour.
Now lake is frozen!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Big Almaty Lake
We will see big Almaty lake and surrounding mountains. Learn the history of lake and location. Walk around and see lake from different points.Total tour durations depends on city traffic.Also we can include in this tour Shymbulak or Almarasan by request.
What‘s Included
Landing and facility fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Hiking 6 km with hotel pick up
12 km walk
Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included
by car with hotel pick up
Direct drive to the lake
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
by car from pick up point
Duration: 4 hours
Reviews
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hiking guide
VinthuNair H,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My friend and I had a wonderful hiking experience with our guide, Victor. He was very friendly and shared a lot of interesting information about Big Almaty Mountain. Highly recommended.
Great hike and guide, thank you Viktor!
Kate S,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Went by myself at the end of a work trip to Almaty. It was a beautiful hike and Viktor, our young guide, was knowledgeable and you can tell he loves to do this job. I am so glad I did this, because going alone would be impossible. Totally worth it!! BUT a tip: the hike is close to 18km, it's not 6km. It will take you between 5-7 hours to hike in total with steep ascent. Come prepared!!!! The tour company was communicative when reaching out via WhatsApp, but did not make the distance clear 🌟😂 It was still worth it. Once in a lifetime experience.
Amazing view , rushed trip, overpriced
Reginald C,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Big Almaty Lake is beautiful and definitely worth seeing — the view is amazing. But the tour itself felt rushed. They only gave us about 40 minutes at the lake, which wasn’t enough to really explore or enjoy the area. It was also just one destination for the whole trip, so overall it felt a bit overpriced for the time given.
I'd love more of it
natalysF9809BL,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The trip was extremely short, which may be an advantage or disadvantage depending on the situation. We were talked into taking this tour instead so in case of bad weather we don't get stuck during a longer excursion. But the weather was just perfect, so cutting the mountain experience short was a disappointment. During our tour there was an emegency but the guide handled it so we wouldn't know if not told. Props to him! During our off-season visit there were no crowds and our own group was comfortably small. The sight itself is a thing to see, mountains are beautiful, the lake water turquoise and nice spots on the slope to take pictures. Besides going by the asphalt road to it on foot that locals do, there's pretty much nothing else to do, as the lake shore is guarded by the military. So, it's a quite brief and harmless experience for people who would like to see the nature but don't go hikes or don't want to spend much time doing it.
Big Almaty Lake Experience
xcrsland,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Doing this tour is 1000% recommended! I am glad I booked with Dao Travel. Dmitri was super helpful and provided with a lot of historical and useful information involving not only the Lake but the city as well. The Lake was unreal, I had plenty of time to admire it and take all the photos, we then head back to the city and he gave some good tips for some great local cafés. It is worth mentioned that the tour was done on the best possible time to see the lake in full glow with perfect sunlight, after sunrise, at around 8 AM.
Big Almaty Lake Hike
NosAlucard,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful view after a long tough hike. But great guide Viktor made it easy and relaxing. He was patient, funny and very knowledgeable about the terrain and spots. Will definitely recommend him for next hike!
Great EXPERIENCE
Pragitesh S,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Dimitri was very helpful with last minute booking and pickup. Our guide Viktor was excellent and highly skilled. He knew everything about the area and was very knowledgeable.
Day very well spent!
wandering-thots,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I, took the Big Almaty lake tour with Dimitri. The day trip was extremely well planned in a super comfortable mini van. Dimitri is very knowledgeable about the area, history of the country and very well informed. He also helped us with the transportation to Shymbulak and everything was seamless. Highly recommended while in Almaty.
Recommend this tour!
400darinaf,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely stunning views! Great hosts, quick and easy communication. Bus was comfortable and the tour was quick yet memorable.
Best spot in Almaty
Rohit T,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a well organised tour. Dimitry, the tour guide, is a knowledgeable person. He has a lot of information about Kazakhstan and Almaty. Do ask him a lot of questions :p. All in all the best experience, Big Almaty is surely the most beautiful place in the whole Almaty do not miss this tour. Also Please plan your tour 2 days in advance if you guys book it on the 11th hour it becomes difficult for the tour guide to plan. Dimitry had to drive his personal car to accommodate extra bookings.
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