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Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Gorge Tour with Birds of Prey Show

By Kazakhstan Guided Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €77 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Want to experience the true beauty of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains and recharge with fresh mountain energy? Join us on a scenic tour to Big Almaty Lake, along with the picturesque Alma-Arasan and Ayusai gorges, located just a short drive from Almaty.

What awaits you:
• Visit the famous Big Almaty Lake — a stunning alpine reservoir surrounded by towering peaks, famous for its turquoise colour and breathtaking panoramic views;
• Walk through pine forests filled with fresh mountain air and crystal-clear rivers;
• Relax at the natural hot springs of Alma-Arasan (if accessible), known for their calming and rejuvenating properties;
• Waterfalls and panoramic views of the Alma-Arasan and Ayusay gorges;
• Visit a Falconry Centre and enjoy an impressive show with eagles, falcons, and other birds of prey — a unique insight into the region’s nomadic traditions (only from April to October).

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ibis Almaty Jetisu
    • 55 Abylai Khan Avenue
    • 050004, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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

Check availability

Small-group tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Birds of Prey Show: visit a Falconry Centre and enjoy an impressive show with eagles, falcons, and other birds of prey.
Duration: 10 hours
Pick-up/drop-off: only listed meeting points.

Starting time: 07:30
Price details
€68.56 x 1 Adult€68.56
Paid at activity€8.68
Total
Price is €77.24
Until Tue, 9 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    National park admission
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English-speaking tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return transfer to Big Almaty Lake
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comfortable minibus
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Shampoo and shower gel (upon request)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch is not included (provided at local cafe)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Birds of prey show admission (paid on site)

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.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Big Almaty Lake

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Sightseeing, walking, photographing, enjoying the scenery

Ayusai Gorge

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Short walk to the Ayusai waterfall with stops for photos

Ayusai Visitor Center

  • 1h 15m
Souvenir shopping at the Visitor Centre and lunch in the cafe (not included)

Alma-Arasan Gorge

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
- Walk (short hike) to the Maiden's Tears waterfall along the gorge with stops for photo; - Swimming in the hot springs (optional);

Falcon Farm Sunkar

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
A visit to the Falconry Centre, featuring an impressive show with eagles, falcons, and other birds of prey — a unique insight into the region’s nomadic traditions (only from April to October).

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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