Almaty Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Private Tour
- Discover one of Kazakhstan’s most stunning alpine lakes, set at 2,511 meters above sea level in the Tien Shan Mountains
- Scenic drive through Ile-Alatau National Park, with lush forests, mountain roads, and breathtaking views
- Capture the lake’s striking colors — from deep blue to emerald green — perfect for photographers and nature lovers
- Enjoy peaceful walks along the shoreline, fresh mountain air, and a tranquil atmosphere far from the city noise
- Spot local wildlife, such as golden eagles flying overhead or wild ibex on the cliffs
- Great for couples, families, solo travelers, and anyone looking to reconnect with nature in a serene setting
- Includes comfortable transfers, entrance fees, and guide support for a seamless and relaxing experience
What to expect
Escape the city and explore the mountains surrounding Almaty on a scenic one-day journey. The tour begins at Big Almaty Lake, a breathtaking alpine lake located at 2,511 meters in the Tien Shan Mountains. Surrounded by forested slopes and snowy peaks, its turquoise waters change color throughout the day.
Next, enjoy a short walk to Ayusai Waterfall, hidden in a picturesque gorge with fresh mountain air and beautiful views.
After the hike, relax at the Alma-Arasan hot springs, where natural thermal waters offer a peaceful break in the mountains.
The final stop is the Sunkar Falcon Farm, where you’ll discover the ancient Kazakh tradition of falconry and see majestic golden eagles and falcons up close.
Reviews
Although it was still winter in March, the Big Almaty Lake was frozen, but the view was beyond wonderful. The Ayusai waterfalls was also frozen, though the way up was breathtaking. Nikita, our tour guide, took amazing photos of us. Overall, we were satisfied with the experience.
We really loved the experience. Especially our guide, Nikita, was very helpful. They knew the perfect spots, perfect timings and gave us the perfect kazakh experience that we were looking for. If you're looking for any tours in kazakhstan, I would highly recommend Qazak Adventures
It was amazing. Weather was so nice and Big Almaty lake was so beautiful and small hike at Okteldi Gorge was so nice. view was so mystical! and guide san was kind too because he was same as the day before.
Our tourguide was Nikita & he was amazing! from pick up to photographer to assisting my mom up or down the stairs and dropping us off! Thumbs up & I appreciate it!
we had a good trip with a nice and great photographer tour guide 👍🏼👍🏼
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