Issyk Lake and Golden Man Museum

Discover Issyk Lake’s serene beauty and explore the Golden Man museum. Enjoy boat rides, picnics, and a historical journey near Almaty.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Issyk - 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
  • Issyk State Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum - 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
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Guide service
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Issyk is a stunning blue lake located just 1.5 hours’ drive from Almaty. Encircled by breathtaking mountain scenery, it’s an ideal destination for a day trip.
The serene atmosphere here invites relaxation and appreciation of nature. You can enjoy a boat ride on the lake, take a leisurely walk around, or have a picnic in one of the pavilions….

Location
Lake Issyk
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dania_k
Jul 3, 2024
Spectacular - Our tour guide, Ruslun and his father were excellent. They gave great background information on the sights and were very accommodating. It was a bit rainy the day of our tour and they came prepared with rain jackets and umbrellas as well. They were very professional.
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Averman
Sep 8, 2023
Lake Issyk day trip. - Great day tour from Amalty for an introduction to Kazakhstan's natural beauty, whether you are only in Amalty for short time, or at start of a longer exploration of the country, as was my case. Great, young but knowledgeable and fluent English speaking guide!
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Gill
Oct 21, 2022
Just beautiful - 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).
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Georgesandre_l
Sep 8, 2022
Breathtaking tour. - Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Provide great insight into the culture and history of the area. Great tour. Highly recommended
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Maripalitz
Oct 25, 2021
Wonderful trip - Great experience with Minara, super nice and well organised! The lake was very beautiful! 100% recommended!
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Backpackergokturk1
Feb 25, 2020
Amazing trip! - Fantastic trip to Issyk Lake. Nursultan was really nice, couldn't have been any better. I would like to say that i had so amazing experiences. Really recommended!
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From $42
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).