Big Almaty Lake half-day tour
Highlights
- View the spectacular narural scenery of Almaty
- Witness the turquoise surface of the Big Almaty Lake
- Take breathtaking photographs and create lasting memories
Overview
Almaty is rich for different city attractions like historical and cultural objects, museums and parks. When starting your trip to Almaty, it is very important to learn the history of the city and visit the most popular natural attraction in the vicinity of the city - Big Almaty Lake.
The turquoise surface of the Big Almaty Lake shines among the majestic Trans-Ili Alatau mountains at an altitude of 2500 m above the sea level. As a result of the earthquake, the mountains formed a gorgeous lake, the beauty of which will forever remain in your heart and which has long been one of the symbols of Almaty.
Category: PRIVATE
Route length: 70 km from Almaty and back
Duration: 7 hours
Best time to travel: May - October
Days of the week: any day
- Day 1 - Half Day Tour
10:00 Hotel pick-up
10:00 - 10:30 Drive to the Big Almaty Gorge
10:30 - 13:00 Hiking to the Big Almaty Lake (9 km uphill)
13:00 - 14:30 Lunch
14:30 - 15:00 Sightseeing & photographing, going down to the lakeshore
15:00 - 17:00 Way back (on a vehicle if possible)
17:30 Hotel drop-off
- Price for up to 3 pax
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Comfortable & modern vehicle
- ENG-speaking certified guide
- Lunch
- Water 1L
- All taxes and entrance fees
- Personal Expenses
- Extra cost for additional members
Important Information
PRECAUTION
• Not recommended for pregnant women;
• Not recommended for travelers with high/low blood pressure;
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.