Alakol lake tour
- Start/finish: Almaty city
- Distance: 1240+ km to and from
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Start time: 08-00
- Doability: year round but swimming from mid June till mid August
- Languages: English and more
- Activities: Swimming | Sightseeing | Walking
Itinerary
| 1 DAY | |
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07-50 |
Meet and greet |
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Driving to Taldiqorgan city |
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Arrival to Taldiqorgan city |
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Lunch |
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Driving to lake |
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Arrival to Aqshi village |
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Free time |
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Dinner |
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20-30 |
Check-in at guest house |
| 2 DAY | |
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08-50 |
Meet and greet |
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Swimming |
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Lunch |
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Swimming |
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19-30 |
Dinner |
| 3 DAY | |
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08-50 |
Meet and greet |
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Swimming |
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Lunch |
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Swimming |
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19-30 |
Dinner |
| 4 DAY | |
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07-50 |
Meet and greet |
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Driving to Taldiqorgan city |
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Arrival to Taldiqorgan city |
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Lunch |
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Driving to Almaty |
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18-00 |
Drop-off |
Included:
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3 nights guest house accommodation with breakfast
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vehicle
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guide
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water
Excluded:
- lunch and dinner
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personal expenses
Notes:
- tour is subject to change
- weather must be taken into account
- Alakol lake is 620+ km away from Almaty city center
- Alakol lake is a wonder of nature
- water is clean and full of minerals
- there is no guarantee that the vehicle will not break down
- provincial infrastructure is less developed compared to the city
- do not expect mobile internet, Wi-Fi, F&B in the province to be as good as in city
- exploring natural sites carries a risk of insect bites
- halal, vegetarian food is available
Aqshi village:
- Aqshi village is located on the banks of the lake
- Aqshi village is touristy and has many things to do
- many comfortable guest houses are available
- several cafes serve meals a la carte
- lunch is approx 5-10 USD per person, dinner is approx 10-15 USD per person
What to bring:
- ID/passport
- rain ponchos or waterproof clothing if rain is expected
- suitable clothes and shoes
- personal hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
- cash (notes and coins)
- personal medical supplies
Remarks:
- USD KZT exchange rate is volatile
- do not bring local currency from home country: carry USD or EUR instead
Standard tour
Price per person (based on 10 people group size)
from 230 usd
Different group sizes
Price per person depends on the size of the group: for example, different rates are applied for 2, 4, 5, 7, 20 people and so on
from N usd
