After your high-altitude walk, you’ll head back to the city. The drive takes about 1.5 hours. The driver can drop you off anywhere in Almaty at home, at your hotel, or, if you like, at a restaurant so you can round off the day with a delicious lunch or dinner.
General information:- Route length: ≈ 60 km round trip
- Travel time: 3 hours (1.5 h each way)
- Total tour duration: 4–5 hours (including drive, walks, and optional stops)
- Season: Year-round (in winter the mountains are especially beautiful in snow, but note the lake freezes over)
Route adjustments & extrasThe itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to your interests. If you’d like to see something special or add extra attractions, just let us know we’ll do our best to incorporate your ideas and make the excursion unforgettable.