Issyk Lake Private Tour: 6-Hour Sightseeing Journey into Ancient Kazakh Nature and History

Embark on a 6-hour private tour to Issyk Lake, also known as Dzhasyl-Kul, and explore the ancient Kazakh nature and history. Discover the stunning beauty of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains and be captivated by the breathtaking scenery.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Issyk - Issyk is a lake located in Issyk gorge of Trans-Ili Alatau mountain range, about 40 km east of Almaty.
    It was formed about 8-10 thousand years ago in a landslide that created a natural dam about 300 meters high.
  • Issyk - on the way to the lake, you can visit the open-air museum of the golden man. The main find of the 20th century…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Locals refer to the lake as ‘Dzhasyl-Kul’, meaning ‘Green lake.’ The lake’s official name, “Issyk”, is a modified version of the Kazakh word Esik, translating to “door”. Notably, the town situated below the lake goes by the same name, Esik.
Geologists believe the lake was formed 8,000 years ago due to a massive mountain avalanche, which then resulted in…

Location
Lake Issyk
Cancellation Policy

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

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