Big Almaty Lake 1 Day Hiking Tour

Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan to Big Almaty Lake BAL, Almaty, Kazakhstan

07:50 – 08:00 Meeting point We will meet in the city center or near your hotel to get to the starting point together with a guide. 08:30 – 08:45 Hiking start point The path to the lake will start along an asphalt road, then along the pipe along the stairs, and then along the pipe itself. There will be both steep and gentle sections of the trail. In any case, we will make stops to catch our breath and regain strength. 12:00 – 13:00 Big Almaty Lake Finally, the lake! The lake is hidden from view until the last moment and the moment when you stand in front of the incredible lake - makes you freeze and admire its beauty. The lake always has a unique color for this moment. The color changes depending on the season, weather. In autumn and early spring, the lake takes on a rich, vibrant blue color. For most of the summer, the Big Almaty Lake displays delicate shades of pearlescent turquoise. 17:00 – 18:00 Back to the city There is an alternative, slightly longer route to the Big Almaty Lake - through the Shukur gorge so way back can be alternative Depending on the choice of the group and the guide, it is possible to go back via an alternative route. Regardless of which path you take, you will be left with vivid memories as grand as the lake itself and the pearlescent Big Almaty Lake. winter Big Almaty Lake in winter In winter, the lake is covered with snow, but that doesn't mean the hikes stop. Firstly, the Big Almaty Gorge is a cozy forest surrounded by majestic peaks—the journey to the lake is beautiful in itself. Secondly, the route to the Big Almaty Lake is one of the safest in terms of avalanche safety.