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Trans-Ili Alatau: Scenic Mountains and Saki History
4.6
17 Ratings
Almaty
Discover Lake Issyk’s beauty in a small group tour. Capture stunning photos, enjoy expert guidance, and make new friends. Perfect for couples and solo travelers.
Discover Lake Issyk’s beauty in a small group tour. Capture stunning photos, enjoy expert guidance, and make new friends. Perfect for couples and solo travelers.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lake Issyk - Nestled in the Issyk gorge of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, 70 km from Almaty, Lake Issyk sits at an elevation of 1756 meters above sea level. The lake’s water color shifts from turquoise to dark blue throughout the year. Here, you can immerse yourself in nature, admire the stunning panorama of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains,…
- Lake Issyk - Nestled in the Issyk gorge of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, 70 km from Almaty, Lake Issyk sits at an elevation of 1756 meters above sea level. The lake’s water color shifts from turquoise to dark blue throughout the year. Here, you can immerse yourself in nature, admire the stunning panorama of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, capture breathtaking photos, and soak in positive emotions.
- Ile-Alatau National Park - This tour is crafted to let you enjoy the scenery at the optimal time of day with perfect lighting. Our guide will lead you to the best photo spots and share fascinating information about the locations.
- Issyk State Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum - This tour offers a chance to explore the largest archaeological complex of Saki burial mounds, dating back to the 7th-3rd centuries BC. Among these mounds, the Golden Man, Kazakhstan’s most significant archaeological find, was discovered. You’ll visit the museum and learn about the history of the ancient and powerful Saki tribes that once lived in Kazakhstan.
What's Included
- Comfortable minibus with A/C
- Bottled water
- National park and museum admissions
- Comfortable minibus with A/C
- Bottled water
- National park and museum admissions
What's Not Included
- Lunch (provided at a local cafe and paid by tourists)
- Lunch (provided at a local cafe and paid by tourists)
Additional Information
You will enjoy nature and the scenic panorama of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains with magnificent lake, take stunning memorable pictures and be filled with positive emotions.
Also, you will visit the largest archaeological complex of Saki burial mounds, dating back to the VII-III cc. BC. In one of which the Golden Man was discovered - the greatest…
You will enjoy nature and the scenic panorama of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains with magnificent lake, take stunning memorable pictures and be filled with positive emotions.
Also, you will visit the largest archaeological complex of Saki burial mounds, dating back to the VII-III cc. BC. In one of which the Golden Man was discovered - the greatest archaeological discovery of Kazakhstan. You will visit the museum and get acquainted with the history of the ancient powerful tribes - Saki, who once inhabited the territory of Kazakhstan.
This tour is designed so that you can enjoy the views at the best time of the day with the best lighting conditions. Our tour guide will show you the best photo spots and tell you interesting information about the sites.
Enjoy your trip with an uncrowded international group of 5-15 foreign tourists from all over the world.
- Important note: Children under 2 y.o. are not allowed on the tour
- Not recommended for travelers who can not withstand long trips by car
Location
Shevchenko St 28
Shevchenko Street
The meeting point is located at the square in front of the yellow building of the Archeology Museum.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(17 Ratings)
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Rinnef2024
Nov 5, 2024
Nice compact tour to Lake Issyk - Nice compact tour to Lake Issyk with our tour guide Shakh and small group.
Lake Issyk is a beautiful small lake. We were lucky to have great weather during our trip. Access to Lake Issyk is a big pathway that leads to the perimeter of the lake.
Museum exhibition-they have interesting collections but presentation could be improved.
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716rheab
Nov 3, 2024
Well orgainsed and enjoyable - I recently took their Issyk lake tour. The experience was enjoyable, and everything went according to itinerary. The views were amazing. Our guide, Shakh, was particularly impressive; he was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire experience more enriching. Overall, I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a well-organized and enjoyable adventure!
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Lss2202
Oct 18, 2024
Beautiful Day Trip to Issyk Lake with Stunning Views - As a part of Almaty tour went on a day trip to Issyk Lake, and it was a fantastic experience. The lake is surrounded by mountains, offering gorgeous scenery and a peaceful atmosphere. The drive to the lake was smooth, and we had plenty of time to explore the area and take in the views.
Our guide, Shakh, was helpful and provided interesting information about the history of the lake and the region. It was a relaxing, well-organized trip, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a short escape into nature from the city.
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Omkarvilas_s
Oct 10, 2024
An awesome Issyk Lake experience - The tour experience was one of the best that I had in Almaty. I would like to express my gratitude to Shakh Zhakhan and Medina for organising this entire tour. The pickup and drop was very comfortable. The lunch was amazing and the games we played as teams were the cherry on top of the cake.
Optimal time was provided to all the group members and Shakh and Medina ensured that it’s an amazing experience for all.
This is one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had with any other tours. Thanks for making this a memorable one for me.
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Kindyki
Oct 7, 2024
Highly recommend - I like that our tour always kept time. Our guides Madina and Shakh were friendly , helpful and warm. Madina was very humorous and kept us all engaged. She gave us alot of information about Kazakhstan and engaged us in games and we all got to know one another within the group. The restaurant we stopped at was very good and clean. They made sure to stop at clean gas stations for us to use.. Highly recommend!
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Pranshug
Sep 28, 2024
Nature at its best - Forget the much talked about emerald look of the lake , the lake and surrounding area looks stunning in mild snowfall.
Our trip started well in time at 9 AM with Madina being our tour guide .
She is s a witty and thorough professional who engaged our small group throughout the trip with light banter , music , games etc . She even carried chocolates for the group !
Now the lake - we reached the lake amidst light snowfall that brought out nature’s beauty and color contrasts even more . The area looked more like the Kingdom of Narnia .The know covered red , green and orange leaves were a treat to the senses . Surrounded by snow , the lake looked pristine and beautiful .
Our next stop was for lunch where our group was well taken care of my Madina who helped every member of the group decide the food due to language barrier .
Our last stop was a museum of the golden man that provided valuable insights into Kazakh history and culture . We are glad to have undertaken this trip !
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Don_m
Sep 23, 2024
A Great trip to the lake - Medina was a wonderful tour guide. She was fun and informative and brought all the members of the tour together. We all enjoyed our time on the trip.
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940ishitas
Sep 19, 2024
Must do tour! - The place was amazing. What made the experience even more memorable was the way it was designed. Our tour guide, Aika, was knowledgeable, helpful and super fun. She made sure we had the experience of a lifetime. Overall, I'd recommend everyone to engage with Kazakh Tours for all kinds of tours in Kazakhstan
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Longyi_h
Sep 11, 2024
Great tour to a quiet lake - An awesome day trip to a very beautiful lake. The lake is emerald in colour like in the pictures and it’s very quiet with not many tourists around. A true hidden gem! My tour guide Azamat speaks excellent English and explains things in great detail. He got us water and chocolate too, very hospitable.
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I3344lwdanielh
Nov 3, 2024
Issyk Lake lost in mist - Everything was organized very well. Unfortunately, there was heavy fog when we arrived at the lake, so we couldn't see much of it. However, the trees covered in frost and the silence of nature created a special atmosphere.
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