Big Almaty Lake & Shukur Pass Tour
A hike to the pass with lake views
An active route: a hike to Shukur Pass through scenic gorges, panoramic ridge views and a rest by the turquoise lake.
Program
- 08:00Departure from Almaty
A ~1.5 h drive (~30 km), a stop for snacks.
- TrekkingShukur Pass
A 5–7 km route (1.5–2 h) through gorges with panoramic ridge views.
- LakeWalk by the lake
Rest by the turquoise lake (1.5–2 h), photos against the mountains.
- 17:00Return
A ~1.5 h drive, 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 90,000 ₸ |
| 2 | from 45,000 ₸ |
| 3 | from 30,000 ₸ |
| 4 | from 22,500 ₸ |
| 5 | from 18,000 ₸ |
| 6 | from 15,000 ₸ |
- ✓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.
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from 45,000 ₸/person · 2 people