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Home/Destinations/Almaty/Big Almaty Lake

Big Almaty Lake Tours

A turquoise gem near the city: tours reach Big Almaty Lake, a stunning glacial lake set high in the mountains just south of Almaty, framed by peaks and often paired with a falcon show or gorge hike. An easy dose of alpine beauty.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour
Almaty
Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour
4.9(1,050)·15 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour
Almaty
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour
4.9(571)·2 days
from$160/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons
Almaty
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons
4.8(328)·16 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
4.5(243)·17 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel
Almaty
1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel
4.9(153)·16 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
Almaty
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
4.8(112)·16 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
2 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
Almaty
2 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
4.7(97)·3 days
from$105/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Tour: Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall
Almaty
Small-Group Tour: Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall
4.8(96)·9–10 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
4.2(95)·6 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
Almaty
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
4.5(84)·10–11 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake Hike and Falcon Show Experience
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake Hike and Falcon Show Experience
4.8(76)·5–8 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay
Almaty
Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay
4.9(71)·2 days
from$150/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake & Thermal Springs at AlmaArasan Gorge by Car
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake & Thermal Springs at AlmaArasan Gorge by Car
4.8(69)·5 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake Tour by car Till Lake, or Hiking, Almarasan Gorge
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake Tour by car Till Lake, or Hiking, Almarasan Gorge
3.9(63)·4–7 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake Tour with Scenic Horseback Ride
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake Tour with Scenic Horseback Ride
4.8(50)·6–7 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour
Almaty
Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour
4.9(46)·12 hours
from$290/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake - azure eye of Alatau (+ Ayu gorge) half-day tour
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake - azure eye of Alatau (+ Ayu gorge) half-day tour
5.0(39)·4–6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Gorge Tour + Birds of Prey Show
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Gorge Tour + Birds of Prey Show
4.8(38)·10 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour
Almaty
Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour
4.9(35)·8 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Big Trip in 1 Day Kolsai, Kaindy Lake, Black, Charyn, Canyon
Almaty
Big Trip in 1 Day Kolsai, Kaindy Lake, Black, Charyn, Canyon
4.8(35)·15 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
One Perfect Day in Almaty from Mountains to City lights
Almaty
One Perfect Day in Almaty from Mountains to City lights
4.9(34)·8 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour
Almaty
Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour
4.7(32)·2 days
from$403/ person
via Viator
Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion
Almaty
Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion
4.9(31)·5–7 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour
Almaty
Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour
4.9(26)·9–13 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Private tour to Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Private tour to Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
4.8(26)·1 day
from$274/ person
via Viator
Almaty Original City Tour
Almaty
Almaty Original City Tour
4.9(23)·1–2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Issyk Lake & Bear waterfall in Turgen Gorge + Golden Man museum day tour
Almaty
Issyk Lake & Bear waterfall in Turgen Gorge + Golden Man museum day tour
4.9(17)·7–9 hours
from$127/ person
via Viator
Private tour from Almaty 6 days in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Almaty
Private tour from Almaty 6 days in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
5.0(17)·6 days
from$2,250/ person
via Viator
Almaty Private Guided Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Almaty
Almaty Private Guided Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
4.6(13)·2–8 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
2 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy Lakes
Almaty
2 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy Lakes
4.9(11)·2 days
from$400/ person
via Viator
Altyn Emel Adventure in Aktau mountains Katutau and Singing Dune
Almaty
Altyn Emel Adventure in Aktau mountains Katutau and Singing Dune
4.2(10)·16–17 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Almaty: Butakov Waterfall, Auyl Restaurant & Shymbulak Ski Resort
Almaty
Almaty: Butakov Waterfall, Auyl Restaurant & Shymbulak Ski Resort
4.9(9)·6–8 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Almaty: Private Jeep Tour to Big Almaty Lake with Scenic Drive
Almaty
Almaty: Private Jeep Tour to Big Almaty Lake with Scenic Drive
5.0(9)·5–6 hours
from$205/ person
via Viator
Bogdanovich Glacier tour with hotel pick up
Almaty
Bogdanovich Glacier tour with hotel pick up
5.0(8)·5–6 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Transfer from Almaty to Bishkek or Bishkek to Almaty
Almaty
Transfer from Almaty to Bishkek or Bishkek to Almaty
4.8(8)·5 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Almaty City Tour: A Journey Through Culture, History, and Nature
Almaty
Almaty City Tour: A Journey Through Culture, History, and Nature
4.9(8)·5–9 hours
from$161/ person
via Viator
2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain
Almaty
2 day tour to Altyn Emel Singing Dune and Aktau mountain
4.1(7)·2 days
from$280/ person
via Viator
Kolsai / Kaindy Lake / Charyn Canyon one-day tour (choose 2 of the 3 sights)
Almaty
Kolsai / Kaindy Lake / Charyn Canyon one-day tour (choose 2 of the 3 sights)
5.0(6)·13–15 hours
from$227/ person
via Viator
1 Day Express Tour: Issyk Lake, Assy Plateau & Turgen Gorge
Almaty
1 Day Express Tour: Issyk Lake, Assy Plateau & Turgen Gorge
4.8(6)·10–12 hours
from$260/ person
via Viator
Private Big Almaty Lake Hiking Tour with alternatgive Pipeline
Almaty
Private Big Almaty Lake Hiking Tour with alternatgive Pipeline
5.0(4)·8h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty lake tour by car and Almarasan gorge no hiking
Almaty
Big Almaty lake tour by car and Almarasan gorge no hiking
5.0(3)·5 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
Express Tour: Kolsai, Kaindy Lake Charyn , Black Canyon in 1 day
Almaty
Express Tour: Kolsai, Kaindy Lake Charyn , Black Canyon in 1 day
5.0(3)·15 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Private Big Almaty Lake and Ayu Sai Visit Center Tour
Almaty
Private Big Almaty Lake and Ayu Sai Visit Center Tour
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
1 Day Tour Kolsai Lake Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon
Almaty
1 Day Tour Kolsai Lake Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon
18 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Guided Minivan Tour to Alma Arasan Gorge
Almaty
Guided Minivan Tour to Alma Arasan Gorge
4 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
2-Day Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
Almaty
2-Day Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
2 days
from$90/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake and Alma Arasan Gorge Tour with Hotel Pickup
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake and Alma Arasan Gorge Tour with Hotel Pickup
6 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Kazakhstan: Private Almaty Day Tour and Horse Ride with Pick Up
Almaty
Kazakhstan: Private Almaty Day Tour and Horse Ride with Pick Up
9 hours
from$297/ person
via Viator

Big Almaty Lake in Almaty — FAQ

What is Big Almaty Lake?
A vivid turquoise glacial lake in the mountains close to Almaty.
How far is Big Almaty Lake from the city?
It is about an hour away, a great half-day or day trip.
Can you hike to Big Almaty Lake?
Yes — you can hike up or take a transfer to the lake viewpoint.

More things to do in Almaty

Charyn CanyonKolsai & KaindyMedeu & ShymbulakCity TourAltyn-Emel