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Big Almaty Lake & Shukur Pass Tour

A hike to the pass with lake views

Duration: 9–10 hoursSeason: Year-round (best June–October)Group: up to 6from 90,000 ₸ / vehicle
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An active route: a hike to Shukur Pass through scenic gorges, panoramic ridge views and a rest by the turquoise lake.

Departure
Departure 08:00, return 18:00–19:00
Distance
~60 km + 5–7 km on foot
Duration
9–10 hours

Program

  1. 08:00
    Departure from Almaty

    A ~1.5 h drive (~30 km), a stop for snacks.

  2. Trekking
    Shukur Pass

    A 5–7 km route (1.5–2 h) through gorges with panoramic ridge views.

  3. Lake
    Walk by the lake

    Rest by the turquoise lake (1.5–2 h), photos against the mountains.

  4. 17:00
    Return

    A ~1.5 h drive, arrival 18:00–19:00.

Price by group size

Price per vehicle

from 90,000 ₸

Price for the whole 4x4, up to 6 people. The table shows the per-person cost by group size.

People₸/person
1from 90,000 ₸
2from 45,000 ₸
3from 30,000 ₸
4from 22,500 ₸
5from 18,000 ₸
6from 15,000 ₸
  • ✓Driver-guide
  • ✓Comfortable 4x4

Route

Shukur PassBig Almaty Lake

What to bring

ID / passport

Passport or ID card. Some locations are in the border zone — documents may be checked.

Comfortable shoes

Sneakers or boots comfortable for walking in the mountains; ideally waterproof.

Warm clothing

It can be cold in the mountains — bring warm but non-restrictive clothing.

Sun protection

Sunglasses, a cap or hat and sunscreen.

Raincoat or umbrella

Rain is frequent in the mountains and forecasts are unreliable — bring rain protection.

Cash

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

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