Private Tour
Issyk lake half - day tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Do you want to see a lake that competes with the beauty of the bright blue sky? Then book this tour!
Issyk (“a door” from the Kazakh language) and its like a door to the Issyk gorge. A picturesque alpine lake surrounded by unusually beautiful nature with thick forests and spacious fields of flowers.
The lake is located at an altitude of 1760 meters above sea level, in the Issyk gorge of Trans-Ili Alatau, about 70 km east of Almaty.
09:00 – Departure from Almaty to Issyk town
10:00- Issyk town. Museum of a Golden man (we can visit on request)
10:30-11:30 - Hicking and relaxing near lake
11:30-12:30- trip to Amaty
Possible to extend with visiting Tourgen waterfall
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Eco-park entrance fee
Professional guide
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Hotel Kazakhstan
Dostyk Ave., 52/2, Almaty Kazakhstan
The Ritz-carlton, Almaty
Esentai Tower, 77/7 Al Farabi Avenue, 77/7 Al Farabi Avenue Almaty Kazakhstan
Almaty Hotel
85 Kabanbai Batyr Street Almaty Kazakhstan
Rixos Almaty
506 99 Saken Seifullin Avenue, Almaty Kazakhstan
Mercure Almaty City Center
Abylai Khan Avenue,53 Almaty Kazakhstan
What To Expect
Lake Issyk
Upon arriving the mountains lake we will find a comfrotable place at the river side to enjoy the surrounded nature, taking photographs. You are welcome to bring some snacks with you. We can organise a picnic on your request. Or stop at a cafe along the way. Issyk (“a door” from the Kazakh language) is a picturesque, alpine lake surrounded by unusually beautiful nature with thick forests and spacious fields of flowers. The lake is located at an altitude of 1760 meters above sea level, in the Issyk gorge of Trans-Ili Alatau, about 70 km east of Almaty.
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Issyk lake half - day tour
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Almaty Voyage
679andreja,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our stay in Kazakhstan lasted 8 days from 11 to 18 August. All our excursions in the form of individual tours were organized and conducted by super professional Gulzat. Knows all about his country, history, traditions, the most picturesque natural places. Together with Gulzat, we plunged into the unearthly beauty of lakes, mountains, learned a lot about the ethnic traditions of the people of the country, tasted local dishes, participated in master classes.We got an unforgettable experience!! Hopefully come back here again. I also want to say a special thank you to our driver Beric, who complemented our trip with a sparkling sense of humor and a sensitivity to tourists!
Very good and smooth experience without any hassle, and AJ our guide was super knowledgeable and helpful
Anurag O,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aj our guide was super helpful, overall great experience,,, highly reccomend. The driver was also great and on time...
Issyk Lake
Mario M,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent service! They picked us up punctually and provided a comfortable ride to this stunning venue. The location is absolutely breathtaking - a peaceful paradise surrounded by beautiful green waters. This trip exceeded all expectations and was definitely worth every cent. The natural beauty of this unique place creates an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a serene escape in nature!
Wonderful Experience at Issyk Lake
anupams675,
Jul 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Discovering Issyk Lake with our tour guide Elnar was an exceptional experience. Throughout the trip, Elnar's friendly demeanor and personalized approach tailored the experience to our interests, making every moment enjoyable. Our vehicle was comfortable as well and our driver was friendly. I would highly recommend Kazia Tour to anyone seeking an enriching adventure at Issyk Lake.
Issyk kol and Charyn canyon tour
Elvin D,
Jun 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am really satisfied with the service. On the day of the trip the lady manager came to my hotel to make sure everything was ok and then introduced me to the guide and driver. I quickly became friends with Dias. He is a very knowledgeable guy. He always makes sure that I was ok and satisfied. We had a full day tour together.
Nice memories
arun c,
Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is wonderful trip organized by team and our tour guide Elnar is very good and he supported very well. It’s reasonable price with short duration for half day.
Beautiful outing with family
WorldLeeTraveler,
Jul 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was in contact with Gulzat to choose some day trips outside of Astana with my toddler son. She recommended going fishing. The amazing driver arrived picked us up on time and drove us to the destination. We had an enjoyable couple of hours and my son loved fishing for his first time. We did a 2nd outing with Kazia tour and had another great time and she even met us in the morning at pick up time. Gulzat was responsive and friendly and would absolutely use her company again next time we visit.
Amazing
408tarunc,
Aug 13, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best part about our trip was our guide - Yelnar. It’s commendable to see how such a young kid is such a good tourist guide. He explained us everything that was required. I realize post this trip how important a tour guide is especially in a place where local language skills along with English is really important. To add the place was beautiful and heavenly. One of the best day trips I have been to
The best local guide in Almaty!
SannyRodriguez,
Aug 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want your visit in Almaty to be remarkable and phenomenal, have Gulzat as your local guide! She’s exceptional and will go above and beyond to make sure you’ll see the best of Almaty!
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