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
Issyk - is a sky blue lake in 1.5 hours drive from Almaty. Surrounded by magnificent mountain landscapes this place is a perfect place to visit on a free day.
The cozy atmosphere here makes you feel relaxed and enjoy the nature. You can take a boat ride on the lake, take a nice walk around or set up a picnic in one of the bowers.
You will also have a chance to visit significant place for a Kazakhstan history and archeological world overall - The Golden Man Issyk museum. This archeological complex is famous for the finding of a Golden Man - Scythian warrior dressed in a massive gold armor (6-5 century BC)
There is a nice trout farm cafe on the way where we can stop for an outdoor lunch.
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Guide service
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel/apartment/hostel in the city area of Almaty
Traveler pickup
Almaty Airport, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Lake Issyk, Esik, Kazakhstan You will enjoy beautiful views of Issyk gorge and lake itself. There are few activities at the lake such as boat riding and nice picnic spots 180 minutes
Issyk State Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum, Rakhat, Kazakhstan We will visit Issyk State Museum which represents the story of a Golden Man. The burial of a scythian warrior full of gold ornaments and battle armor which was found in this area in 1969 30 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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.
Gill H
21 Oct 2022
Just stunning. There are no words to describe how beautiful this lake is. Apparently late autumn is one of the best times to see it - the autumn colours of yellow and red set against the emerald blue of the lake water. Please note for those who are have difficulty with mobility it can be difficult to access the lake. We were able to take a taxi to the lake but there are about 50-60 steps to the lakeside. Even with 2 of us helping my elderly companion did struggle (although we did manage it).
GeorgesAndre_L
08 Sep 2022
Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Provide great insight into the culture and history of the area. Great tour. Highly recommended
Maripalitz
25 Oct 2021
Great experience with Minara, super nice and well organised! The lake was very beautiful! 100% recommended!
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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