Big Almaty Lake Tour: Scenic National Park Visit

Explore Big Almaty Lake: Hike or drive to this stunning natural gem. Enjoy breathtaking views, a visitor center, and more. Contact us for details.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Big Almaty Lake - Big Almaty Lake: A Natural Gem for Tourists

Big Almaty Lake, nestled in the Tien Shan mountain range close to Almaty, Kazakhstan, is a top destination for nature lovers and adventurers. This alpine reservoir features pristine turquoise waters encircled by snow-covered peaks, providing a tranquil setting for relaxation and photography.

What's Included
  • English speaking guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Raincoat
  • Hiking poles
What's Not Included
  • Hiking boots
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Join us for an unforgettable journey to Big Almaty Lake, a “must-see” destination in Ile-Alatau National Park.
Car Option: Enjoy a comfortable transfer from your hotel, spend 60 minutes at the lake, and then return. This option is perfect for those who wish to take in the views without a strenuous climb.
**Hiking Option (for fit and experienced…

Location
Independence Monument
Satpaev Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(33 Ratings)
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Benoitjacky_d
Aug 31, 2025
It was great. The lake is... - It was great. The lake is beautiful but also everywhere on the way up. Definitely a hike if you choose this option. Adam was very nice and did everything he could to make sure we enjoyed our day.
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Odyssey37692972592
Aug 31, 2025
Highly recommended - We had a wonderful hiking trip at Big Almaty Lake with Adam as our guide. He is very professional and speaks English fluently, Adam shared interesting insights about the area, guided us at a comfortable pace, and made sure we felt safe throughout the hike. We really liked his friendly approach and how well he organized everything. Highly recommend him if you’re looking for a great guide in Almaty!
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Mariaisabela_c
Aug 23, 2025
View without the hassle - Adam was a wonderful guide. He was at our hotel on the dot, and shared lots of trivia about Almaty on the way to Big Almaty Lake. At the lake, he had some tea, chocolates, binoculars, a drone, and even a Kazakh flag for photo ops. Though I am a hiker, I appreciated not having to hike all the way to the lake as it was a pretty long route. Adam dropped us off at our next destination after the tour which saved us an InDrive ride.
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Armaan_s
Aug 13, 2025
Amazing Tour - Amazing experience. Adam was a great guide and helped us a lot with learning. He explained a lot about Kazakhstan.
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Quest49967870574
Aug 9, 2025
Friendly and professional tour guide in Almaty - Highly recommended tour with very friendly and professional tour guide Adam. His hospitality made this tour special. Very comfortable and clean pickup vehicle with well prepared tea and snacks for the guests. He is also a good photographer 📷
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Ruslankx3119ck
Jul 24, 2025
Beautiful Hike With A Great Guide! - Yerkin was an amazing guide with a deep knowledge of Kazakhstan and hiking! He answered many questions we had about the history of Kazakhstan and Almaty and is a kind person. I recommend doing the hike because it was easy enough and had some absolutely stunning views of the surrounding mountains and flora/fauna. Anyone thinking about going, should. Thanks again Yerkin!!
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Aileeeng
Jul 11, 2025
Big almaty hike - Highly highly recommend this hike with Adam as our guide. He’s been so patience with us as we are not a pro hiker. He even giving out tips on what to expect and what to wear days before the hike and a well spoken guy and compact with knowledge. Thank you for the amazing experience Adam. You are awesome! Bonus is he’s a good photographer 💯
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Jayjw8087uv
Jul 7, 2025
Unforgettable experience with an exceptional guide - We opted for the car option, and the lake was one of the most stunning sceneries we’ve ever seen – it was splendidly beautiful! The car option, which allowed us to comfortably reach the lake without feeling exhausted, was absolutely worth it. Adam (Yerkin) was an amazing guide, one of the best tour guides I’ve met in different countries! He was kind, polite, and proactively shared detailed insights about Kazakhstan, Almaty, and Big Almaty Lake without us even having to ask. He even took beautiful drone shots for us at the lake. Highly recommend this tour if you want a deeper understanding of the area with a guide who genuinely cares :)
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Nilintentum_reliquit
Jun 21, 2025
Reliable and informative - We opted to take the car option. Pick up was at 0600 arrived by 0700 and enjoyed the spectacular lake views among the flowers for an hour. You can climb down to the water level if you so choose. Dropped back in Almaty by 0900. Adam was professional throughout the experience. Thanks for the vote if you found this review helpful.
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Eliseb181
Jun 20, 2025
Great evening lake trip - Great evening trip by car to the lake. Amazing views and the guide provided many great facts about Almaty and the mountains. Recommend bringing a picnic to enjoy next to the water!
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From $59
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).