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Big Almaty Lake — Private Half-Day Tour
Turquoise Big Almaty Lake high in the Trans-Ili Alatau — spectacular mountain views and a taste of Kazakh culture.
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Highlights
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Comfortable transportation throughout the tour
- Drinking water
- Phone charging & power bank during the trip
- Complimentary professional photography and videography
- Professional editing of your travel photos and video
- Traditional Kazakh chapan & headwear for photos
- Kazakhstan flag for memorable photos
Itinerary
- 09:00 Hotel pickup in Almaty
- 09:30 Ayusai Visitor Center — continue by car towards Big Almaty Lake
- 10:00 Arrival at Big Almaty Lake, surrounded by the Trans-Ili Alatau peaks
- 10:30 Explore the lake — a relaxing walk, mountain scenery and unforgettable photos (until 13:00)
- 13:00 Departure for Ayusai Visitor Center
- 13:40 Lunch break and, on request, Kazakh national cuisine and cultural elements
- 15:00 Departure for your hotel
Free professional photo & videoBONUS
Complimentary professional photography and videography during the tour, with professionally edited photos and video — included at no additional cost.
Real guests, real moments
Good to know
Duration
Half day (~6 hrs)
Tour type
Day trip · Private · Nature
Meeting point
Your hotel or any address in Almaty — we pick you up door-to-door
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before — full refund, no questions
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Big Almaty Lake tour take?
About six hours. We pick you up from your hotel at 09:00 and you are back in Almaty in the afternoon, so the rest of the day stays free.
Can you drive all the way to Big Almaty Lake?
Yes. We drive up through the Ayusai Visitor Center and reach the lake at around 10:00, with time for a walk along the shore and photos among the peaks.
Is the tour private?
Yes, this is a private tour for a minimum of two travelers: $110 per person for two and $80 per person for a group of three to five, with hotel pick-up and drop-off included.
What is included in the price?
Hotel pick-up and drop-off, comfortable transport, drinking water, phone charging and a power bank, complimentary professional photography and videography with edited results, plus a traditional Kazakh chapan, headwear and the national flag for photos.
Can we try Kazakh food during the tour?
Yes — a lunch break is included at around 13:40, and on request it can feature Kazakh national cuisine and cultural elements.
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