Private Tour in Big Almaty Lake: Embark on an Adventure in Kazakh Nature

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Almaty

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Embark on a private tour to Big Almaty Lake, a breathtaking natural wonder near Almaty, Kazakhstan. Explore the lake, its history, and the surrounding mountains on this flexible and customizable tour. Book now and experience a 100% guaranteed adventure!

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Big Almaty Lake - We will visit Big Almaty Lake and its surrounding mountains. Discover the lake’s history and its location. Stroll around and view the lake from various vantage points. The total tour duration depends on city traffic. Additionally, we can include Shymbulak or Almarasan in this tour upon request.

What's Included

Landing and/or facility fees
In-vehicle air conditioning

Additional Information

Important Information Before Booking! Discover the best sights around Almaty with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Explore the stunning Almaty Lake, situated 2,500 meters above sea level, and delve into its history along with the surrounding mountains.
Contact Dao Travel at +77012110150.
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Location

Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater

Kabanbay Batyr Street

We meet near theatre fountain.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Nekmanv

Jan 2, 2025

Amazing experience !! - What an amazing view during winters. I was completely mesmerized and in awe when I saw the view. Dmitry is a great host and provided us a lot of information regarding Kazakhstan. I completely recommend this trip.

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Diariesofabackpacker

Oct 21, 2024

Great tour with a great guide! - Almaty lake is worth the visit, and Dmitriy is the guide to take you. Besides being reliable to organize the tour, he is the kind of guide who goes the extra mile to tell you more about not only the Lake, but also about his country’s history, and culture. He also likes to help visitors to make the most of their visit and give great recommendations. I recommend him for this tour and any tour in Almaty.

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Joseph_b

Sep 13, 2024

Great tour w knowledgeable guide - This was a great way to start the day in Almaty, Dimitri are guide, was very knowledgeable about any questions we had, he told stories about history, the science, and even personal tales of Almaty lake. And of course it is super beautiful! Bring good hiking shoes.

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Trail781352

Sep 13, 2024

Great tour and great day! - Great tour! And great company, comfortable transport and very knowledgeable of the area, history, and any questions we had. Tour was approximately four hours. I definitely recommend it!

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Valeriak545

Aug 14, 2024

Unforgettable experience and stunning views - My mom and I took a private tour of Big Almaty Lake, and it was an adventure we'll never forget. The views were absolutely breathtaking. It's hard to put into words just how stunning the scenery was! Our guide Dmitri was friendly, knowledgeable, and proactive, making sure we had the best possible experience. If you're looking for a unique and memorable way to explore Almaty, I highly recommend this tour!

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Hunter_d

Jul 14, 2024

Dmitry is a great guide,... - Dmitry is a great guide, very knowledgeable about Almaty and Kazakhstan generally. I recommend taking the hiking option. Not too arduous, but rewarding with beautiful scenery.

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Rajat_goyal

Jul 4, 2024

Excellent tour worth the price - This is an amazing tour. The views are spectacular. Dimitri was excellent and shared lots of insight not only abt the lake but also about almaty and Kazakhstan. The price seems high but it's mainly because mass tourism is banned at the lake to protect the ecology and so the tour operators have to pay special fees and arrange permits. also there is change of vehicle for the last 6 kms(4wd) because the road is narrow and treacherous. We felt it worth it after we reached the lake. Strong recommend

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Dale_f

Aug 5, 2024

Nice tour, but a couple of timing issues. - Dimitri was a friendly and thoughtful guide, and the scenery was lovely. However, there were some issues with the pickup time and the tour length. My ticket indicated a hotel pickup at 7 AM. When I hadn’t heard anything by 9 PM the night before, I reached out to Dimitri via WhatsApp to confirm. He promptly replied and informed me that the pickup time had been changed to 6 AM. An earlier notification of this change would have been helpful and made it easier to arrange breakfast. Additionally, Viator indicated that the tour would last "4 to 5 hours (approx.)," but I was picked up at 6 AM and returned to my hotel by 9:07 AM. The entire tour only lasted 3 hours, which was much shorter than expected. Either the tour should last the advertised length of time or Viator should correct the tour length in the description.

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Anujc420

Jul 22, 2024

Very average - It’s a very average tour.. not worth the price at all. Tour guide was friendly but the whole experience can be done alone you don’t need to spend soo much money to hire them

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Kaemin_g

May 4, 2024

Total rip off. Just a drive, not a tour. - Practically we paid USD 85 for someone to pick us up from the hotel and drive to the entrance where the big Almaty lake is. The driver then dropped us there and booked another private car (for another extra USD 60) to drive us up to the lake (15 mins) And we spent 30 mins like some dumb tourists by the road side taking some pictures before being fetched back to the entrance. This is not a TOUR - a total rip off. So there were 4 of us, each paying USD 100 for a drive and a roadside photo session. DO NOT book this tour! Just take a Yandex or something, easier and much cheaper to go on your own.

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