Big Almaty Lake: Scenic Mountain Escape

Discover Big Almaty Lake’s stunning vistas and wildlife on a scenic day trip. Perfect for nature lovers and photographers. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Big Almaty Lake - Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Big Almaty Lake, one of Kazakhstan’s most captivating natural treasures. Situated high in the Tien Shan Mountains, this sparkling turquoise lake is perched at an elevation of 2,511 meters, providing breathtaking views and refreshing mountain…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Individual tour
  • Entrance fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Scenic Stops & Photo Breaks
  • Professional Guide
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Personal Expenses
  • Additional Activities
Additional Information

At 6:30 AM on weekends and 9:00 AM on weekdays, a comfortable jeep or SUV will pick guests up directly from their hotel to embark on a journey to Big Almaty Lake. The drive offers a scenic route through Ile-Alatau National Park, surrounded by lush forests and snow-capped mountain peaks.
The lake is situated at an altitude of 2,511 meters in the Tien Shan…

Location
Big Almaty Lake
Ili-Alatau National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Namcaph
Mar 4, 2026
Amazing tour with friendly guides - Went to the Big Almaty lake tour. Had a lot of fun and the guides Artem and Bogdan were really friendly and polite. Highly recommend it!
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Gurpsk2019
Feb 28, 2026
From London to Country Number 57 - Incredible trip, life long bucket list dream completed. The whole team were very responsive and were able to go over and beyond to make this trip really special! Highly recommend using them
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Juliae235
Feb 11, 2026
Immersive, dynamic, culturally-rich, transformative. thank you!!!! - I had an amazing day with Qazaq Adventures visiting Big Almaty Lake! From start to finish, everything was super smooth. Our guide was really friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke eng really well, which made the whole trip easy and fun. The scenery was absolutely stunning - the mountains, the lake, and the fresh air were just breathtaking. The team made sure we felt safe and comfortable the whole time, and they were really flexible with stops for photos and breaks. I especially loved how they shared interesting stories about the area and local culture- it made the trip feel personal and special. I would definitely recommend Qazaq Adventures if you want a relaxed but well-organized trip with beautiful views and a great guide. Totally worth it! thanks guys!!
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William
Nov 30, 2025
Big Almaty Lake Adventure - Are you looking for a private tour going to the Majestic Almaty Lake? Then look no further, Nikita and his team will provide you with safe and hassle free journey. All you need to do is just to relax and to be amazed at what Almaty can offer. The sceneries on the way to the Big Almaty Lake itself is trully captivating and unreal. As a host, Nikita always make sure that you are comfortable. He is very nice and very chill. He also shares with us interesting facts about Kazakhstan. He goes above and beyond to assist us in taking beautiful photos and even provided drone shots. If you are a first time visitor in Almaty, I really can assure that you will be in good hands. Don’t miss out visiting big Almaty Lake when you visit Kazhakstan!
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Ахметов
Oct 29, 2025
You can't put it in words. - Professionals in their business! Polite, sympathetic, literate! I'm very lucky to have this company! Well done, know the history of the great Kazakh people
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Youngwoos905
Oct 28, 2025
Wondeful place with wondeful schedule - I was so happy with a perfect tour program. We only have 10 hours in Almaty. But the guide kindly offered us with a wondeful, suitable schedule. He is really brilliant guy🥹(tall and hansome too). South Korea is famous for several mountains. But, I have never seen with this huge scale scenary. I was really impressed. I recommend this tour so much. Also, I will visit Alamty again and find him again. Don't hesitate, just try!
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From $70
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).