Explore Big Almaty Lake’s stunning alpine beauty, hike scenic trails, and visit First President Park on a private SUV tour. Book your adventure now.
Explore Big Almaty Lake’s stunning alpine beauty, hike scenic trails, and visit First President Park on a private SUV tour. Book your adventure now.
- Big Almaty Lake - This is the first stop and a highlight of the journey. The tour will explore the remarkable Big Almaty Lake, situated atop the Alatau mountains at an elevation of 2500 meters above sea level. Visitors will marvel at the extraordinary power of nature. Big Almaty Lake is a natural alpine reservoir.
- Alma-Arasan Gorge - The tour…
- Big Almaty Lake - This is the first stop and a highlight of the journey. The tour will explore the remarkable Big Almaty Lake, situated atop the Alatau mountains at an elevation of 2500 meters above sea level. Visitors will marvel at the extraordinary power of nature. Big Almaty Lake is a natural alpine reservoir.
- Alma-Arasan Gorge - The tour will visit Alma-Arasan Gorge, where a river originates from a spring at the mountain’s peak. Participants will experience what pure spring water looked and tasted like centuries ago. A 1 km hike along the river will allow exploration of the valley’s scenic views.
- Ayusai Gorge - Ayusai Gorge, meaning Bear Gorge in Kazakh, is a fascinating destination that attracts travelers with its waterfalls. The gorge greets visitors with three bear sculptures. Nearby, a visitor center offers essential information and services to enhance the tourist experience.
The journey to the waterfalls provides an opportunity to enjoy the fresh mountain air and admire the stunning scenery of the surrounding mountains.
- First President’s Park - The final attraction of the tour is First President’s Park, where approximately 30 minutes will be spent exploring the largest park in Almaty city.

- Airport or Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Comfortable SUV vehicle
- English-speaking tour guide
- All Entrance Fees for all tourist attractions
- Parking fees
- Bottled Water
- Airport or Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Comfortable SUV vehicle
- English-speaking tour guide
- All Entrance Fees for all tourist attractions
- Parking fees
- Bottled Water
- Lunch
- Customer’s own expense
- Lunch
- Customer’s own expense
First, the journey begins with a visit to Big Almaty Lake, located approximately 1.5 hours by car from Almaty City. Along the route, travelers will enjoy the stunning views of majestic mountains, dense pine forests, and scenic landscapes. Upon reaching Big Almaty Lake, visitors will marvel at how this expansive lake was formed atop a mountain centuries…
First, the journey begins with a visit to Big Almaty Lake, located approximately 1.5 hours by car from Almaty City. Along the route, travelers will enjoy the stunning views of majestic mountains, dense pine forests, and scenic landscapes. Upon reaching Big Almaty Lake, visitors will marvel at how this expansive lake was formed atop a mountain centuries ago. This natural alpine reservoir is situated in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, 15 km south of Almaty’s center in Kazakhstan, at an elevation of 2511 meters above sea level. While exploring the lake, one can easily observe the lake’s color shifting from light blue to deep dark hues, depending on the sunlight’s intensity.
Next, the adventure continues to the Alma-Arasan Gorge, where a river originating from a mountain spring captivates with its pristine clarity. A hike of approximately 1 km along the river is planned.
Following this, the exploration leads to the Ayusay Gorge.
Finally, the journey concludes at First President Park.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.