Big Almaty Lake & Cosmostation Tour
The lake and an observatory at 3300 m
The turquoise Big Almaty Lake plus a climb to the research cosmostation at 3300 m with unforgettable views.
Program
- 09:00Departure from Almaty
A ~1.5–2 h drive (~30 km), coffee break.
- CosmostationCosmostation (3300 m)
A climb up the switchbacks, a walk around the research centre (~1–1.5 h), views of snowy peaks.
- LakeBig Almaty Lake
A walk around the lake (1.5–2 h), photos against the turquoise water.
- 16:00Return
Optional: a falconry farm and birds-of-prey show. Arrival 18:00–19:00.
Price by group size
Price per vehicle
Price for the whole 4x4, up to 6 people. The table shows the per-person cost by group size.
| People | ₸/person |
|---|---|
| 1 | from 100,000 ₸ |
| 2 | from 50,000 ₸ |
| 3 | from 33,333 ₸ |
| 4 | from 25,000 ₸ |
| 5 | from 20,000 ₸ |
| 6 | from 16,667 ₸ |
- ✓Driver-guide
- ✓Comfortable 4x4
Route
What to bring
Passport or ID card. Some locations are in the border zone — documents may be checked.
Sneakers or boots comfortable for walking in the mountains; ideally waterproof.
It can be cold in the mountains — bring warm but non-restrictive clothing.
Sunglasses, a cap or hat and sunscreen.
Rain is frequent in the mountains and forecasts are unreliable — bring rain protection.
There's no internet in the mountains — you can't pay by card or transfer.
Calculate price
Calculate price
from 50,000 ₸/person · 2 people