Big Almaty Lake: Stunning Alpine Escape

Explore Butakovskiye Waterfalls on a scenic hike through Ile Alatau. Discover two stunning waterfalls in a 4-5 hour adventure.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Big Almaty Lake - Duration: 6-7 hours
    Difficulty: Moderate
    Distance: Approximately 10 km round trip
    Elevation gain: About 600–800 meters
What's Included
  • National parks entrance fees
  • Hiking sticks
  • English speaking guide
  • Hotel Pick-up and drop
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Big Almaty Lake is a breathtaking alpine lake nestled in the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountain range, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,800 meters. Renowned for its pristine turquoise waters and sweeping mountain vistas, this hidden treasure provides an ideal one-day retreat into the natural world. The trail leads adventurers through alpine meadows,…

Location
Big Almaty Lake
Ili-Alatau National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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910chandrashekarj
Apr 24, 2025
Trek not to miss in Almaty - The trek was cool ! Normal lazy and easy way to enjoy the hills of Almaty ! Walk was about 10 km to and fro ! You can enjoy the views from top of the hill snow capped mountains great photos ! Guide Qasim cool guy ! Enjoyed the trek !
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From $50
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).