Day tour
Big Almaty Lake
A private half-day trip to the turquoise alpine lake high above Almaty.
Duration
Half-day (5–6 hours)
Group
Private — your group only
Season
May–October
Location
Almaty Region
Difficulty
Easy
Overview
A private half-day trip up the Big Almaty Gorge to the turquoise, glacier-fed Big Almaty Lake at around 2,500 m. Comfortable private transport, an English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off. The lake is a drinking-water reservoir, so swimming is not permitted; the area higher up the gorge is a border zone that may require a permit.
Highlights
- ✦Turquoise Big Almaty Lake at ~2,500 m
- ✦Tien Shan mountain views
- ✦Photo stops along the Big Almaty Gorge
What's included
- ✓Private transport
- ✓English-speaking guide
- ✓Hotel pickup & drop-off
Not included
- ✕Lunch
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Border-zone permit (beyond the lake)