Highlights
- Reach Big Almaty Lake by vehicle without a long uphill hike
- Enjoy convenient hotel pickup from your accommodation in Almaty
- Take an organized transfer for the final mountain-road section
- Visit Big Almaty Lake and Alma-Arasan Gorge in one 6-hour tour
- Enjoy mountain scenery with an English-speaking local guide
Description
Discover Big Almaty Lake without spending hours on a long uphill hike. Start your 6-hour mountain trip with convenient pickup from your hotel in Almaty and travel toward the Ile-Alatau mountains in a comfortable vehicle.
Before the final mountain-road section, make an organized transfer to a smaller vehicle suitable for the road to Big Almaty Lake. This makes the journey easier and allows you to spend more time enjoying the lake, mountain scenery, and taking photos instead of completing a long uphill walk.
After visiting Big Almaty Lake, continue to the scenic Alma-Arasan Gorge. Enjoy the fresh mountain air, river views, surrounding peaks, and time to explore the area with your local guide.
This tour is designed for travelers who want to see two of Almaty’s best-known mountain attractions in one convenient trip, with organized transportation and no long hike required to reach Big Almaty Lake.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Almaty
Comfortable air-conditioned transportation
Organized transfer to a smaller mountain vehicle for the final road section
Big Almaty Lake and national park access fees
English-speaking local guide
Bottled water
Excludes
Meals and additional drinks
Personal expenses
Optional gratuities
Important Information
- Please bring a valid passport or ID card.
The tour includes an organized transfer to a smaller mountain vehicle for the final section of the route to Big Almaty Lake.
No long uphill hike is required. However, short walking sections on uneven mountain terrain may be necessary.
Mountain weather can change quickly. Comfortable shoes and layered clothing are recommended.
Hotel pickup time may vary slightly depending on the location of other participants.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
