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: 24 hours

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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

Important Information Before Booking! Discover the best sights around Almaty with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Explore the stunning Almaty Lake, situated 2,500 meters above sea level, and delve into its history along with the surrounding mountains.
Contact Dao Travel at +77012110150.
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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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Benji312

Mar 15, 2025

Beautiful trip, nice easy tour, good guide - Highly recommend. Enjoyed my trip out to a beautiful part of the world. Dmitriy was a nice man and easy to talk to throughout the journey. Trip takes about 4 hours and well worth doing if in Almaty

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Cedrik_r

Mar 4, 2025

A Wonderful and Informative Morning in Nature - I had a wonderful and very informative morning in nature. Dimitry is an excellent guide and was able to answer every question, whether about nature, the city, its history, or its people. I can truly recommend this tour and Dimitry to everyone. The only thing I initially thought was that it would be a private tour, but it wasn't. Nonetheless, it was a fantastic experience! Thank you for everything!

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Billyhf2561gr

Jan 29, 2025

Magical wonder in the winter - Amazing experience and a must see for anyone who would like to appreciate the natural beauty of Kazakhstan. Dmitriy is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable of local history. Highly recommended.

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Nekmanv

Jan 2, 2025

Amazing experience !! - What an amazing view during winters. I was completely mesmerized and in awe when I saw the view. Dmitry is a great host and provided us a lot of information regarding Kazakhstan. I completely recommend this trip.

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Diariesofabackpacker

Oct 21, 2024

Great tour with a great guide! - Almaty lake is worth the visit, and Dmitriy is the guide to take you. Besides being reliable to organize the tour, he is the kind of guide who goes the extra mile to tell you more about not only the Lake, but also about his country’s history, and culture. He also likes to help visitors to make the most of their visit and give great recommendations. I recommend him for this tour and any tour in Almaty.

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Joseph_b

Sep 13, 2024

Great tour w knowledgeable guide - This was a great way to start the day in Almaty, Dimitri are guide, was very knowledgeable about any questions we had, he told stories about history, the science, and even personal tales of Almaty lake. And of course it is super beautiful! Bring good hiking shoes.

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Trail781352

Sep 13, 2024

Great tour and great day! - Great tour! And great company, comfortable transport and very knowledgeable of the area, history, and any questions we had. Tour was approximately four hours. I definitely recommend it!

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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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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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Nithinp105

Feb 26, 2025

Last-Minute Changes and Questionable Practices—Avoid at All Costs! - I strongly advise against booking with this company. They changed the pick-up location the night before our scheduled tour, even though it was originally supposed to be from our hotel. On the day of the tour, we arrived 15 minutes late due to heavy traffic caused by morning rain, and they left without us—despite our calls informing them of the delay. It felt like the guide was simply looking for an excuse, rather than canceling because of the weather. Many other providers let you pay only 30% online and the remainder in person, so don’t take the risk with this one. I suspect they frequently run this scam. Save yourself the trouble and book elsewhere.

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From $80

up to 13 guests

1 - Adult