Big Almaty Lake tour

The Big Almaty lake is located at an altitude of 2511m, there are three peaks of around 4000m of altitude surrounding the lake. The lake is made of glacial water and depending on the time of the year, the lake changes its color from light green to turquoise blue. The lake is absolutely beautiful, especially when its surface is absolutely calm and it reflects the sky and surrounding mountains.

Combine your tour to the Big Almaty lake with a visit to the Falcon Farm you’ll learn a lot about the falcons and their importance in the Kazakh culture. You’ll enjoy a spectacular show with specially trained falcons. Hunting with falcons is one of the most unique features of the Kazakh way of life.

Half day tour

Pick up time: 11:00 AM
Drop off time: 16:00 PM

Note: drop off time will vary on how much time we spend at each sight.

Program

  • Bear gorge
  • Girlish tears waterfall
  • Viewpoint
  • Big Almaty Lake
  • Lunch in a local restaurant

Price per tour, based on a group of 4 persons: $160,-

This price includes an English speaking guide, drinking water, fees to the park and a reliable driver with his car. It does not include the lunch.

Note: Make sure to bring your original passport.

Additional:

  • Cosmo Space station: It’s possible to add a visit to the Cosmo Space Station to your trip to the Big Almaty Lake. The station lies at an altitude of 3300m, from here you have beautiful panoramic views over the lake and the mountain peaks that go up to an altitude of 6000m. At the Cosmo Space Station you’ll see very old research centers and telescopes. The additional costs are 50USD.

One day tour

Pick up time: 11:00 AM
Drop off time: 18:30 PM

Note: drop off time will vary on how much time we spend at each sight.

Program

  • Bear gorge
  • Girlish tears waterfall
  • Viewpoint
  • Big Almaty Lake
  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Falcon show (Approximately 45 minutes, only available from March - Ocotber)

Price per tour, based on a group of 4 persons: $180,-

This price includes an English speaking guide, drinking water, fees to the park and a reliable driver with his car. It does not include the lunch.

Note: Make sure to bring your original passport.

Additional: 

  • Cosmo Space Station: It’s possible to add a visit to the Cosmo Space Station to your trip to the Big Almaty Lake. The station lies at an altitude of 3300m, from here you have beautiful panoramic views over the lake and the mountain peaks that go up to an altitude of 6000m. At the Cosmo Space Station you’ll see very old research centers and telescopes. The additional costs are 50USD.
  • Country club: It’s possible to add a visit to a beautiful Country Club, located at a picturesque hill near Almaty with amazing views. This Country Club has more than 50 special breed horses who live on the amazing land of this Club. The additional costs are 50USD.