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- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- French
- Swedish
- Danish
Discover Big Almaty Lake without a long mountain hike on a comfortable 6-hour journey from Almaty.
Enjoy convenient hotel pickup, scenic mountain roads, and an organized transfer to a smaller vehicle for the final section of the journey to the lake.
Take your time admiring the turquoise water, dramatic mountain scenery, and beautiful photo opportunities before continuing to the picturesque Alma-Arasan Gorge.
With a local English-speaking guide, bottled water, and coffee or tea included, this shared-group experience combines spectacular scenery with convenient transport and a relaxed, well-organized itinerary.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected hotels within our designated pickup area in Almaty.
Pickup begins up to 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time. We will confirm your exact pickup time and meeting instructions in advance.
Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the confirmed time. Our driver or guide will meet you there.
After the tour, we will return you to your original pickup location.
If your accommodation is outside our designated pickup area, please contact us before booking to confirm the available meeting arrangements.
Itinerary
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1Big Almaty Lake
Discover Big Almaty Lake, a spectacular turquoise alpine reservoir surrounded by the peaks of the Tien Shan Mountains. Enjoy panoramic mountain views, take memorable photos, and spend time exploring the viewpoint with your local guide. This stop is designed for a comfortable visit without a long hike, giving you more time to enjoy one of Almaty’s most iconic natural landscapes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Alma-Arasan Gorge
Continue to the scenic Alma-Arasan Gorge, surrounded by forested mountain slopes and a rushing alpine river. Enjoy an easy walk, fresh mountain air, picturesque viewpoints, and time for memorable photos before returning to Almaty.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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