Issyk Lake and Bear Waterfall Tour

Explore Issyk Lake and Bear Waterfall near Almaty. Trek, picnic, and visit the Golden Man museum. Perfect for nature and history lovers.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Archeological Museum of Local Lore - We will visit the museum off Golden man. Here in 1970, under the leadership of kazakh scientists, a Sak burial was discovered, which later became known as the Issyk burial mounds. In one of them they found the “Golden Man” - the remains of a Sak warrior dressed in golden armor.
  • Turgen Waterfalls - We will…
What's Included
  • National parks entrance fees
  • Museum tickets
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Interested in exploring mountain spots near Almaty?
We’ll embark on a 1km trek to a waterfall, where you can take in the stunning views of the peaks. Make sure to bring good shoes and a positive attitude for this adventure.
You’re invited to Issyk Lake, nestled in the Tian-Shan mountains within Ile-Alatau National Park. Here, we can enjoy a picnic with a…

Location
Archeological Museum of Local Lore
M.Mametov, 19
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Shane
Feb 5, 2026
Great day trip - I'd recommend his trip. It was an amazing day out with a fantastic host. There is a good variety of things to do. The walk to the waterfall is gorgeous. The lake is amazing, such a stunning sight The golden man museum is very informative Nur-Sultan is a very knowledgeable host. It was a fantastic day trip from Almaty
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T4526vgmichaele
Sep 2, 2025
Amazing experience - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such an amazing tour! Everything was well-organized, and we got to see and learn so much. Our tour guide, Bek, made the experience even better—he was friendly, knowledgeable, and always made sure we were comfortable. I truly recommend this tour, especially with Bek as your guide!
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Calvin_d
Sep 2, 2025
The scenery was... - The scenery was absolutely beautiful and our guide was knowledgeable which made the whole experience even better. The transport was really comfortable and I loved how clear all the communication was about pickup and what to bring—it made everything super easy and stress-free. I would definitely recommend this tour and the company to anyone visiting.
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Joseph_h
Aug 27, 2025
Great trip! - Really good value for money. Zangar took us to a waterfall in the hills with a good 20 min walk to the waterfall. Next we went to the lake in the mountains which also had a 20 min walk but there was the option to use a buggy to drive there. Finally we went to the museum where we learnt about the golden man. In total we probably drive for 2-3 hours
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883nikosb
Jul 19, 2025
We had a great time and the planning was amazing! - Thank you for the amazing tour. The sites they took us to were gorgeous and the day was very well planned. They even arranged a taxi pickup and paid the fare. Recommended!
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Kwanghoc2025
Jul 11, 2025
Bear Falls Transplant Lake Museum Day Tour - We had a fun trip with Wifi, especially the beautiful scenery and the weather was good, and the guide was so friendly and detailed, so it was a great trip and the driver was happy to drive calmly. Finally the pickup service to the hotel is the best 👍
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Bradp161
Jul 1, 2025
short day out from almaty - i got good experience with small group. time was punctual and lunch was very delicious. fall, lake and museum all are worth visit when you have limited time of day.
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172dipanjand
Jun 29, 2025
Wonderful Experience with Kazakhstanverynice - I had the pleasure of experiencing a tour with Kassym, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I've had. Kassym is not only incredibly knowledgeable about the local history, culture, and landmarks, but he also brings a warm, friendly energy that makes you feel truly welcomed and at ease.
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_r7835wo
Jun 26, 2025
Issyk lake & museum with Kassym - Joyful hiking around Issyk lake & upto Besr waterfall. Museum of Goldenman was more interesting with archeologist. Kassym tries every effort to fulfil tourst's mind.
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Jatish_s
Jun 20, 2025
Visit to Bear Waterfall and Lake - Driver / guide picked me up from my apartment. Provided a great tour, there were only 2 of us, and ensured we both had a great, supported experience.
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From $45
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).