Private Tour in Big Almaty Lake: Embark on an Adventure in Kazakh Nature

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Almaty

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Embark on a private tour to Big Almaty Lake, a breathtaking natural wonder near Almaty, Kazakhstan. Explore the lake, its history, and the surrounding mountains on this flexible and customizable tour. Book now and experience a 100% guaranteed adventure!

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Big Almaty Lake - We will visit Big Almaty Lake and its surrounding mountains. Discover the lake’s history and its location. Stroll around and view the lake from various vantage points. The total tour duration depends on city traffic. Additionally, we can include Shymbulak or Almarasan in this tour upon request.

What's Included

Landing and/or facility fees
In-vehicle air conditioning

Additional Information

Read before booking! Discover the best sights around Almaty with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! We’ll visit the stunning Almaty Lake, situated 2500 meters above sea level, and delve into its history and the surrounding mountains.

Contact Dao Travel at +77012110150. For bookings within the last 24 hours, please reach out via WhatsApp before booking!

If you cannot hike 6km uphill, please do not choose the hiking option!

We can also arrange private tours or include visits to Shymbulak, Big Almaty Peak, or Almarasan upon request (ask for details).

Please wear comfortable shoes suitable for all terrains and bring your passport.

Our tours typically start between 6:30 - 7:00 AM.

We offer various tours in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, including Big Almaty Lake, Big Almaty Peak, Koktobe, Almaty bike tours, Almaty city tours, Shymbulak, Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake, hot air balloon rides, and shooting tours.

For any questions, please contact me via WhatsApp at +77012110150 before booking.

We always strive to exceed your expectations!

Location

Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater

Kabanbay Batyr Street

We meet near theatre fountain.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Valeriak545

Aug 14, 2024

Unforgettable experience and stunning views - My mom and I took a private tour of Big Almaty Lake, and it was an adventure we'll never forget. The views were absolutely breathtaking. It's hard to put into words just how stunning the scenery was! Our guide Dmitri was friendly, knowledgeable, and proactive, making sure we had the best possible experience. If you're looking for a unique and memorable way to explore Almaty, I highly recommend this tour!

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Hunter_d

Jul 14, 2024

Dmitry is a great guide,... - Dmitry is a great guide, very knowledgeable about Almaty and Kazakhstan generally. I recommend taking the hiking option. Not too arduous, but rewarding with beautiful scenery.

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Rajat_goyal

Jul 4, 2024

Excellent tour worth the price - This is an amazing tour. The views are spectacular. Dimitri was excellent and shared lots of insight not only abt the lake but also about almaty and Kazakhstan. The price seems high but it's mainly because mass tourism is banned at the lake to protect the ecology and so the tour operators have to pay special fees and arrange permits. also there is change of vehicle for the last 6 kms(4wd) because the road is narrow and treacherous. We felt it worth it after we reached the lake. Strong recommend

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P4788qejayk

Apr 26, 2024

Amazing - Thank you it was amazing.And thanks for cool stories) If you in Almaty this place for shure number one destination to visit.

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Pranalis2015

Feb 20, 2024

Must visit even in winters it’s very beautiful - The big Almaty lake experience was very beautiful with Dimitri… He arranged for our local car up to the lake so we could avoid the trek. But trek is difficult in winters and they don’t allow I would recommend you go through Dimitri if you wish to see the lake…. The views are breathtaking and worth visiting… Dimitri was very nice guy he told us the history of big Almaty lake also clicked some nice pictures 😊 will definitely recommend him

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Alecperepel

Jan 5, 2024

Breathtaking nature views and experienced giude - This mountain site is definetely the most impressing direction throughout Almaty surroundings. Tons of snow and fascinating alpine views! We had a lot of fun with our guide Dmitry. Wanna see the lake in other sesons again. Totally recommended.

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Dale_f

Aug 5, 2024

Nice tour, but a couple of timing issues. - Dimitri was a friendly and thoughtful guide, and the scenery was lovely. However, there were some issues with the pickup time and the tour length. My ticket indicated a hotel pickup at 7 AM. When I hadn’t heard anything by 9 PM the night before, I reached out to Dimitri via WhatsApp to confirm. He promptly replied and informed me that the pickup time had been changed to 6 AM. An earlier notification of this change would have been helpful and made it easier to arrange breakfast. Additionally, Viator indicated that the tour would last "4 to 5 hours (approx.)," but I was picked up at 6 AM and returned to my hotel by 9:07 AM. The entire tour only lasted 3 hours, which was much shorter than expected. Either the tour should last the advertised length of time or Viator should correct the tour length in the description.

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Anujc420

Jul 22, 2024

Very average - It’s a very average tour.. not worth the price at all. Tour guide was friendly but the whole experience can be done alone you don’t need to spend soo much money to hire them

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Kaemin_g

May 4, 2024

Total rip off. Just a drive, not a tour. - Practically we paid USD 85 for someone to pick us up from the hotel and drive to the entrance where the big Almaty lake is. The driver then dropped us there and booked another private car (for another extra USD 60) to drive us up to the lake (15 mins) And we spent 30 mins like some dumb tourists by the road side taking some pictures before being fetched back to the entrance. This is not a TOUR - a total rip off. So there were 4 of us, each paying USD 100 for a drive and a roadside photo session. DO NOT book this tour! Just take a Yandex or something, easier and much cheaper to go on your own.

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I6586ewwilliamj

Mar 27, 2024

Terrible experience as the trip never happened. - How do it rate when money was taken from me before the trip the operator denied my seat stating that seats are fully occupied. No am struggling to get the refund.

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