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Big Almaty Lake Day Tour

By Kazakhstan Guided Tours
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$118 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Visit the famous Big Almaty Lake by car, long hike is not required
  • Take in the views of the picturesque turquoise waters of Big Almaty Lake
  • Enjoy the fresh mountain air and scenic views of Alma-Arasan Gorge
  • Ride a horse through apple orchards in the mountain foothills
  • Get a boost of health after a bath in the hot springs

Activity location

    • Almaty City
    • Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Almaty City
    • Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Gorge Tour with Birds Show

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Experience a guided scenic tour to Big Almaty Lake, Alma-Arasan and Ayusai gorges, featuring panoramic views, pine forests, hot springs, waterfalls, and a birds of prey show.

Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$134.57 x 1 AdultNZ$134.57
Total
Price is NZ$134.57
Until Tue, 5 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Modern & comfortable transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transfer to Big Almaty Lake
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    National park entrance fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch (not included and provided at local cafe)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Horseback riding (optional and paid on site ~$12/person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Birds of prey show admission (~$10/person, paid on site)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
  • Not suitable for: People with altitude sickness, People with high blood pressure, People with motion sickness, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Discover the natural beauty of the Almaty mountains on a relaxing day trip to Big Almaty Lake, one of the region’s most iconic alpine sights.
Enjoy scenic mountain roads, fresh air, and free time to admire and photograph the lake’s stunning turquoise waters surrounded by snow-capped peaks.

To personalise your experience, you can choose between two options:
1) Horseback riding (optional) in the mountain foothills, passing through peaceful trails and apple orchards — a unique way to connect with the local landscape (no riding experience required)
2) Extended sightseeing option including visits to the picturesque Alma-Arasan and Ayusai gorges, along with a visit to a Falconry Centre featuring an impressive birds of prey show (available from April to October).

Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and travellers seeking an easy escape from the city.

Location

Activity location

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    • Almaty City
    • Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Almaty City
    • Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan