Lake Issyk One-Day Tour

Welcome to Lake Issyk, one of the most picturesque lakes near Almaty. This tour also offers insights into archaeological finds within Scythian burial mounds.

  • Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
  • Available: Year-round, daily at 11:00 AM
  • Tour Duration: 7 Hours (152 km)
  • Private Tour
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We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.
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Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact.
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We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.
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With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself.

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7 Hours

Distance

152 km

148 km

3,5 km
Lake Issyk One-Day Tour
Starting Point: Hotel Pickup (Almaty)
Tour Duration: 7 Hours
Available: Year-round, daily at 11:00 AM
Private Tour
In case of poor weather, the tour may be canceled
Children aged 3 and under go for free, as long as they do not occupy a separate seat. For children aged 4-11 years, a 20% discount applies.

What's Included in the Price?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off; private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Services of a professional English-speaking guide
  • Entry fees
  • Lunch
  • A bottle of drinking water per person

Not Included:

  • Personal expenses of tour participants
  • Any additional transfers
  • Visa services and registration in Kazakhstan (if required)
  • Additional services not specified in the itinerary

Booking Procedure

  • Select the tour you want to book.
  • On the tour page, use the calendar to choose your desired date and the number of participants. Fill in your personal information and click the Buy Online button.
  • To secure your booking, you need to pay the full cost of the tour. For details on the online payment process, refer to the Purchase Instructions tab.
  • After payment, save your voucher and the electronic receipt containing your order details and payment information.

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You can also book a tour by contacting our managers and paying in cash or via bank transfer. To reach our managers, click the round button in the lower right corner of the screen or message us on WhatsApp at +7 (700) 348-00-00 (responses available in English).

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Essential items for your excursion:

  • Extra-warm clothing (beyond what you might wear in the city)
  • Comfortable, closed-toe footwear
  • A hat or sun-shielding cap
  • Sunscreen
  • Tick and mosquito repellent
  • Personal first-aid kit

Tour Pricing Options

The prices for this tour are based on the Standard tariff, which includes reliable tourist transport in good condition, the services of an experienced guide and driver, and meals.

In addition to the Standard tariff, we offer the following options:

  • Economy: We provide lower-class vehicles for transfers, and accommodations consist of more budget-friendly hotels and guesthouses. This option is ideal for tourists looking to minimize costs.

Note: Be cautious of companies that misrepresent their Economy tariff as Standard. These companies may offer lower-priced tours with poor service quality, such as outdated vehicles and inexperienced guides. They might also operate illegally and neglect essential safety standards.

  • Comfort: This option features high-comfort vehicles in excellent condition, with the most experienced guides accompanying tourists. Tourists stay in high-class hotels.
  • VIP: Luxury transport is provided, and guests stay in upscale hotels. Premium services are offered throughout the entire trip.

If you wish to adjust your tariff, please inform your manager before booking the tour.

For more information about our rates and transport options, refer to this section.

Purchase Instructions

  • Choose your desired date and fill in all required information. The total order amount will be displayed based on your selections.
  • Click the Buy Online button to be redirected to a secure payment page. Here, enter your bank card details to complete your payment.

We accept payments via Visa, MasterCard, and other electronic payment systems. The total amount will be charged in the national currency of Kazakhstan – tenge. The conversion to Kazakhstani tenge will occur at the official exchange rate set by the National Bank of Kazakhstan on the day of payment. You can view the current exchange rates for the Kazakhstani tenge against other currencies on this page.

  • Once your payment is successful, an electronic receipt with your order details and payment information will be sent to the email address you provided. Additionally, you can download and print a voucher for the paid service during your browser session. Please ensure you save this voucher.

For details about the payment service and the security measures for electronic transactions, refer to this page.

Why Choose Us?

Highly Qualified Staff
We invest over 300 hours each year in training our staff and guides to ensure top-notch service.

Charity
Our company contributes up to 1% of your service cost to support charitable causes and create a positive impact. 

Guarantee
We guarantee the quality of our services. If we do not meet your expectations, we will refund your money.

Experience
With over 26,000 satisfied guests from 67 countries and 10,000+ tours completed, our experience speaks for itself. 

Cancellation Policy:

  • If you cancel the tour less than 24 hours* before its start, 50% of the total cost will be retained.
  • If you cancel less than 12 hours* before the tour or do not show up, 100% of the total cost will be retained.

*Please note that if a cancellation notice is received outside of our working hours (evening, night, or weekends) and our managers have not confirmed receipt of your cancellation or change request in writing, the company reserves the right to consider the request when business hours resume. Therefore, we encourage you to notify us of any changes or cancellations as early as possible.

During non-working hours, you can try to reach us through our duty phone, corporate email, or corporate messengers. Duty managers monitor these channels and can respond promptly. If you have the contact information for your guide, driver, or other responsible parties (often listed in your voucher), we recommend reaching out to them directly as well.

Excursion Schedule

Itinerary
  • Following your hotel pickup, we'll start our journey to Lake Issyk through the historic Kuldja tract, traversed by trade caravans centuries ago. Along the way, we'll see Scythian burial mounds where the renowned Golden Man, a symbol of Kazakhstan, was unearthed. We'll also visit the Issyk Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum, featuring exhibits on Scythian history and culture, including a replica of the Golden Man, golden artifacts, ancient ceramics, weaponry, and elements of horse equipment.
  • After lunch at a cafe, we will drive up to an elevation of 1756 meters (5760 ft) above sea level, reaching the stunning Lake Issyk. Revel in the majestic beauty of its turquoise waters and the surrounding mountains. Your guide will provide insights into the natural disaster that happened here in 1963. The estimated return time to your hotel is 6:00 PM.
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Itinerary
  • Following your hotel pickup, we'll start our journey to Lake Issyk through the historic Kuldja tract, traversed by trade caravans centuries ago. Along the way, we'll see Scythian burial mounds where the renowned Golden Man, a symbol of Kazakhstan, was unearthed. We'll also visit the Issyk Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum, featuring exhibits on Scythian history and culture, including a replica of the Golden Man, golden artifacts, ancient ceramics, weaponry, and elements of horse equipment.
  • After lunch at a cafe, we will drive up to an elevation of 1756 meters (5760 ft) above sea level, reaching the stunning Lake Issyk. Revel in the majestic beauty of its turquoise waters and the surrounding mountains. Your guide will provide insights into the natural disaster that happened here in 1963. The estimated return time to your hotel is 6:00 PM.
Issyk Reserve-Museum
Lake Issyk
Issyk Reserve-Museum

The Issyk Reserve-Museum encompasses the Issyk necropolis, where the tomb of the Golden Man was found in 1969. The unearthed tomb of the Scythian warrior was the only unlooted burial in Central Asia. The necropolis offers a unique glimpse into the region's history, particularly the Scythian period. The museum showcases the artifacts found during the excavation and provides a comprehensive exploration of Kazakhstan's past. Adjacent to the museum's building, the cultural landscape includes barrow mounds.

Lake Issyk

Lake Issyk, formed by a massive landslide around 10,000 years ago, is nestled amidst mountains, forests, and alpine meadows. The lake boasts picturesque shores adorned with Tien Shan spruce. The enchanting turquoise hue of the water imparts a unique charm, drawing travelers worldwide to marvel at its beauty. In 1959, Lake Issyk gained popularity among vacationers and became a sought-after tourist destination. Notably, Nikita Khrushchev, the Soviet Union leader, and Ho Chi Minh, the leader of the Vietnamese independence movement and North Vietnam's communist leader, visited this scenic lake. In 1963, the lake was almost annihilated by a massive landslide that also claimed thousands of lives.

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29 october 2023, 13:25

10

Гид нам понравился. Водитель водил хорошо. Состояние автобуса хорошее. Обед на 10. У меня только предложение, основные порции были такие большие, что многие, особенно женская часть справились только с половиной. Что бы не выбрасывать много еды, можно было бы предлагать целую порцию или ее половину, на выбор клиента, уже на месте. Само помещение ресторана было уютное и просторное.

Yoko Takahashi
14 september 2023, 14:30

10

Guide – understandable English, good knowledge
Driver – safe, speaks some English
Vehicle – Nice EU car
Meals – I could understand food culture in this country

Charles Davis+Ann Crouch
28 april 2023, 13:33

10

The tour was excellent and gave a good overview of the history, scenery and countryside around Almaty. Alexander and the driver were above and beyond their required duties taking Charles to the hospital when he injured/broke a bone in his ankle, taking us to the pharmacy for medicines and then making sure we were ok in our hotel. We cannot thank them enough

Brock J. Tonn
16 september 2022, 17:04

10

Aida, Galym were the best. Coming from two very critical tourists (due to schooling profession) they are so valuable to the local economy. Friendly faces when far from home are hard to find!
Aida was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The best guide we've met in many years. Galym was great! Personable, punctual, and overall friendly. The vehicle was perfect.

Thank you for an amazing stopover in KAZAKHSTAN!

Dr. Yogesh Satav
18 august 2022, 13:50

10

Dilyara was very helpful & patient and sporty. The driver was nice. The bus was good. Delicious Indian food.

Rushikesh Kharat
18 august 2022, 13:50

9

The best guide so far, she's calm, cool, very informative & very kind person.
The driver was very good, he waited for us for long tme. He didn't panic. He was very good. The bus was good, but you can provide charging facility in the bus. It's convinient for everyone. Meals were good.

Mahesh Pratapati
18 august 2022, 13:49

10

Friendly, cool guide and good command on English, having very good knowledge of all tourist places and her explanation was very good. Cool and safe driver. Vehicle was excellent. Local veg dish was excellent, Indian food was having same menu al the time, add some variety.

Boudewyn Mys
18 july 2022, 13:14

9

Very good explanations, always friendly and ready to help. Good and safe driver. We appriciate to have the chance for tasting Kazakh Champagne and local vine. Museum visit was very interesting. Excellent organization.

Ajinkya
22 june 2022, 17:04

10

Everything is amazing and perfectly managed . Keep up the good work! Add more group tours so the cost per head goes down. Thanks!

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