Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Do you want to see one of the most famous natural landmarks of Kazakhstan? Then this tour is for you. In our guests' opinion it's a #1 must-see place in Almaty.
During a tour you will:
- Drive along serpentine road and unspoiled nature in the forests of the Tien Shan mountains at the height of 2510m.
- Visit "Girl's tears" waterfall - small but very expressive;
- Be amazed by the snowy peaks surrounding the lake, reaching a heigth of more than 4000 meters.
We can also visit show with birds of pray (Apr-Oct, afternoon tour)
Recomendations:
- Please make sure to bring your passport on tour
- Warm clothes
Tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Departure Point
Big Almaty Lake, Almaty, Kazakhstan
We will pick you up from your hotel in Almaty and return you back
Big Almaty Lake, Almaty, Kazakhstan During the tour you will:
- See one of the most photogenic lakes in the world;
- Visit a small but very expressive waterfal "Girl's tears";
- Snowy peaks over 4000 meters high around the lake;
- Forests of the Tien Shan fir-tree along the serpentine road to the lake;
- Mountain river and unforgetable landscapes
- Listen to the stories of your guide about Almaty city and its history.
Recommendations: Please make sure to bring your passport; warm clothes and comfortable shoes will make the walking more enjoyable.
Combine tours:
Almaty lake + Falcon hunting show
Almaty lake + Cosmostation
Almaty lake + Charyn canyon
Almaty lake + City tour
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
V5369XWchrism
21 Nov 2022
booked this trip did not regret it, guide and driver turned up on time, managed to get to the lake despite the snow, what can i say the view was amazing and different when you see it in the snow. guide and driver super polite and professional.
sachchitp
23 Jun 2022
Having taken the tour around Almaty with Gulzat, I can easily say was one of my favourite memories during my travels here.
For anyone who is scrolling through all the different options to go to Almaty Lake or anywhere else, don't even bother looking at the others - this is easily the best one you can book, so just go for it.
Gulzat is very flexible and knows a lot about the country and places, but also is very friendly and accommodating. We left for our tour in the morning and everything was smooth, pick up at my hotel, the car is comfortable and spacious, the driver is great, and the stops in between were thought out.
At first when I was in Kazakhstan, I was deciding whether to go to the lake or the canyons nearby and chose the lake. However after visiting the lake in the morning with Gulzat, the experience was so good that I decided to also visit the canyons on the same day and she was able to sort everything out on such a short notice. On the way back she recommended a great place to catch something to eat, probably one of the best kebabs I have tried anywhere.
If you are like me and spend ages going through the different options on Tripadvisor, as my first visit here and not knowing much - for a hassle free, fun time, book a tour with Gulzat and you will have total peace of mind.
Thank you again Gulzat for such a memorable time taking me around and feel like I made a friend here !
rool4ever
21 May 2022
Gulzat is quite possibly the best tour operator I've experienced in the world. I purchased the half day Big Almaty Lake tour with her. The itinerary was carefully planned and well balanced, in particular as my mother is a senior citizen. She was transparent from the beginning and answered all my questions patiently plus provided all the necessary information in excellent English.
We arrived during the busy Eid holiday and despite a peak time for sightseeing, the trip was perfectly timed with safe cars and drivers. During the journey, she provided deep historical and cultural insights on Kazakhstan and even the neighboring countries. I enjoyed Big Almaty Lake thoroughly, which is undoubtedly the jewel of the country. On the return, I forgot a souvenir in one of the cars and she arranged to have it return before my flight.
Look no further to other companies - I recommend Qasia tours for all your tour requirements while in Kazakhstan. Thank you Gulzat again for the wonderful experience and memories that I will cherish for the years to come.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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