Big Almaty Lake

Big Almaty Lake – have you ever wondered if there is the 8th wonder of the world? Here it is, the Big Almaty Lake. Overwhelming yet tranquilizing, mesmerizing yet real. Resembles a bowl of crystal-clear water in a mother’s hand. Calcareous and chalky soil falling from the mountain is the imp guilty for 7 times the color change of the lake, from emerald in early autumn and turquoise in mid-summer. 

The road leading to the lake was built by Japanese hostages after WWII. On the way to and from the lake, you will always be surrounded by a mysterious fairy-tale forest of Chinese Christmas trees and waterfalls, and maybe we will even be lucky to meet mountain goats with half-meter horns. 

Driving down to the foothills of the mountains, we will have a chance to see the real birds of prey, the real comrades of a nomad. Falconer Pasha will run us through a spectacular show of the birds’ hunting process where some of us will even get the chance of feeding the birds mouth to mouth.

Itinerary

• 10:30 am Start
• 0:30-11:30 – Trip to Big Almaty Lake
• 11:30­­-13:00 – Tracking around the lake 
• 13:00-13:30 – Driving back and reaching the Bear gorge.  
• 13:30-13:50 – Time for a coffee break at the Visit center 
• 13:50-14:50 – Climbing to a wonderful waterfall Maiden tears 
• 14: 50-15:10 – Heading for lunch
• 15:10-16:30 – Lunch
• 16:30-17:00 – Drive to falconry and roam around 
• 17:00-17:40 – Falcon show
• 17:40-18:30 – Proceeding back to the hotel

Note: Tour duration is 8 hours. The road is in perfect condition. TAKE YOUR ORIGINAL PASSPORTS

Price up to 4-pax: 175$

Inclusions: Fees to the National park, English speaking guide, a trustworthy driver in his car, 2 bottles of 0,5 liters of plain portable water, and an amazing mood  

Exclusions: Meal, additional activities.

Recommended: If there are kids, do not forget to grab some snacks for them. Climate can abruptly change at the Big Almaty Lake, hence please dress according to the weather; casual clothing with cozy shoes is ok, and let’s Enjoy our tip together…