Big Almaty lake (Zhasylkol) is a true gem in proximity to Almaty city center. You'll be driven to the 2500 m elevation in less than an hour from the Park of the First President. The attitude lake is surrounded by astonishing pine forest, alpine meadows, high snow peaks, and glaciers. The lake has a strategic importance, as a source of fresh water for most households in Almaty.
All the way through the mountains, you will enjoy picturesque views of Alma Arasan (apple nectar) valley, which is famous for its mineral springs, unique vegetation, animals and a craftsmen village. At the end of the tour, by demand, you will enjoy a never-disappointing 40-minute open-air raptor birds show at "Sunkar" resort.
Tour Duration: 4,5-6 Hours (6 hours if you wish to attend the show of birds of prey )
Tour Type: Transport-Based
Tour Highlights:
Park of the First President of Kazakhstan, Big Almaty river, Big Almaty river Dam, Hunting birds center Sunkar, Craftsmen village, Bear Valley, Mineral Springs, Big Almaty Lake
Tour Inclusions: Professional Tour Guide Service, Transportation by comfortable, fully licensed - A/C - Chauffeured car or van is provided according to the group size, water
Tour exclusions: National park permit ($5-12 per vehicle), Tickets to the birds of prey show ($8)
Important info: the bird show is held March-November. Monday and Tuesday are the days off.
* Access to the lake is limited for vehicles.
Tour Price (3 hours) 1 person/$250; 2 people/$125 per person; 3 people/$90 per person; 4 people/$80 per person; 5 people/$80 per person; 6 people/$65 per person, 7 people/$60 person; 8 people/$55 per person
Tour Price (5 hours, including the Birds of prey show) 1 person/$350; 2 people/$200 per person; 3 people/$150 per person; 4 people/$120 per person; 5 people/$100 per person; 6 people/$80 per person, 7 people/$75 person; 8 people/$70 per person
Big Almaty Lake
(4,5 or 6-hour tour)
