Big Almaty Lake with Horseback Riding Day Tour

Big Almaty Lake with Horseback Riding Day Tour

By Kazakhstan Guided Tours

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
7h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the natural beauty of the Almaty mountains on a relaxing day trip to Big Almaty Lake, one of the region’s most iconic alpine sights.
Enjoy scenic mountain roads, fresh air, and free time to admire and photograph the lake’s stunning turquoise waters surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
For an added experience, enjoy horseback riding (optional) in the mountain foothills, ride through peaceful trails and apple orchards — a unique way to connect with the local landscape. No riding experience is required.
Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and travellers seeking an easy escape from the city.

Activity location

Big Almaty Lake
- Ili-Alatau National Park
- 050065, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty
- 77/7 Al-Farabi Avenue
- 050040, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Private tour

7h
English

Private tour: only you travel without other people.
Transfer: direct transfer to the Lake by car. A long hike is not required.
Pick-up/drop-off: any location in Almaty.
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 07:30

Price details

€292.64 x 1 Adult€292.64

Total

Until Tue, 10 Mar

What's included, what's not

Bottled water
National park entrance fee
Direct transfer to the Lake by car
Modern & comfortable transport
Lunch (not included and provided at local cafe)
Horseback riding (optional and paid on site from ~$12/person)

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Big Almaty Lake

1h
Admission ticket included

Walking, enjoying the scenery, photographing

Ayusai Visitors Center

20m

A visit to the recently opened visitor centre, where you can buy books about the Almaty mountains, branded items and other souvenirs, and also treat yourself to a cup of hot coffee.

Ile-Alatau National Park

50m

Horseback riding (optional) in the foothills of the mountains

Ile-Alatau National Park

1h

Lunch (not included and provided at a local cafe)

Location

Activity location

Big Almaty Lake
- Ili-Alatau National Park
- 050065, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty
- 77/7 Al-Farabi Avenue
- 050040, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ibis Almaty Jetisu
- 55 Abylai Khan Avenue
- 050004, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Holiday Inn Express Almaty by IHG
- 597/5 Seifullin Avenue
- 050067, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Hotel
- 52/2 Dostyk Avenue
- 480051, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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