Category Almaty Mountain Hikes and Glaciers

Kazakhstan · ALMATY MOUNTAIN HIKES AND GLACIERS

Top 12 Mountain Hikes and Glacier Trips Above Almaty

12 tours

The Zailiysky Alatau starts where the last bus stop is, and the trails go from an easy afternoon to the Tuyuksu glacier. The 12 below each carry the distance, the altitude gained, whether a guide holds the permits for the border zone, and what a place costs, so you can match one to the legs you arrived with.

Big Almaty Lake Tour with Optional Hike

Big Almaty Lake Tour with Optional Hike - Pickup near Abay Opera Fountain, and what the morning feels like

1.Big Almaty Lake Tour with Optional Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 109 reviews · from $69Our pick

Morning Big Almaty Lake trip with a drive option or a tough 6 km hike, guide-led history, and national park tickets from $69.

“All good. Picked up right infront of your doorsteps. Only had to walk a little bit then picked up by car to go to a higher viewpoint. just wished that I could've spend time longer up there and really breathe in the view. The time limit is a bit short.. overall im still happy with what i get. thank u!”

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Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking

Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking - Entering Big Almaty Lake: what you actually do on-site

2.Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $69

Big Almaty Lake by car or hike from Almaty, with mountain history, 40 to 60 minutes at the lake, and a $69 price.

“We loved the tour! The tour guide Dmitry was very friendly and told us a lot of interesting stories and facts about the Big Almaty Lake, its surroundings and the city of Almaty. The atmosphere was cheerful and we had lots of fun. The (quite challenging) and long hike was absolutely worth the view of the lake! I would just warn the future tourists who opt for this tour: the tour guide wrote in the description that the the difficulty of the hike is "above average". Me and my friends are quite fit but the hike uphill was quite exhausting at times. But in general, we are satisfied!”

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ALmaty mountains hiking tour

ALmaty mountains hiking tour - How to Pick Your Route: Alma-Arasan, Kok-Zhaylyau, Waterfalls, Big Almaty Lake

4.ALmaty mountains hiking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $95Top rated

Hike the Ile-Alatau Mountains from Almaty on a private tour. Pick Alma-Arasan, Kok-Zhaylyau, waterfalls, or Big Almaty Lake.

“Went on a beautiful hike up Alma-Arasan with Yelnar, who guided the way and helped take some really great pictures. The hike itself wasn't too long, but it was a good challenge. The views are fantastic and the weather was great. I didn't trRead more”

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3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay

3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay - Day 2: horseback to the Middle Kolsay area, with passes and lake views

5.3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,900

A private 3-day horseback riding and hiking tour to Kolsay Lakes from Almaty, with mountain stays, included meals, and guide support.

“We had an unforgettable horseback riding experience in the Kungey Alatau mountains, and I can't recommend it enough. The breathtaking beauty of the landscape in the fall was an absolute highlight, perfect for leaf peeping and immRead more”

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Alpine Climbing around Almaty Multi Day Tour

Alpine Climbing around Almaty Multi Day Tour - Medeo ice rink parking lot, and why it’s the right start

6.Alpine Climbing around Almaty Multi Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $384

Two-day Alpine Climbing tour near Almaty with Medeo and Shymbulak stops, an overnight at Tuyuk-Su, and peak routes up to 4000m+

“I had an excellent time on this tour! Katya was an expert guide and new the mountain well. She also speaks English very well and there were no problems with communication. Katya gave me several options to pick from and helped me pick a Read more”

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Hiking to the magical Big Almaty Lake

Hiking to the magical Big Almaty Lake - Getting out of Almaty, pickups, and where you meet

7.Hiking to the magical Big Almaty Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $162

Hike to Big Almaty Lake from Almaty with an English guide, forest trails, big mountain views, and color-changing lake scenery in Ile-Alatau Park.

“I booked this hike on a Friday but ended up getting food poisoning, and the organizers were kind enough to help me reschedule to Saturday. The driver and guide met me at my hotel and the total hike took about 4 hours. A little disappointed with the lake receding due to the recent damn that was built, but the hike was beautiful. Mountain views for days. There are 3 options for the hike, using the normal paved road or going up and down the pipeline which is intense if you do not hike. We had a small picnic with provided tea and sandwhiches as well which was nice. If you…”

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VIP Shymbulak, Alma-Arasan, Central Mosque & Cathedral ChurchTour

VIP Shymbulak, Alma-Arasan, Central Mosque & Cathedral ChurchTour - Stop 1: Shymbulak mountain time and cable car views near 5000m

Shymbulak to Bogbanovisch Glacier and Oktabriskaya Hike

Shymbulak to Bogbanovisch Glacier and Oktabriskaya Hike - Bogdanovicha Glacier: Photos, Ice, and an Outdoor Lunch

Almaty: Glacier & Ice Cave Private Hiking Tour

Almaty: Glacier & Ice Cave Private Hiking Tour - Shymbulak Cable Car, Medeu Views, And The Fast Route To Big Altitude

10.Glacier & Ice Cave Private Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $210

Private 6-hour Almaty hike to Bogdanovich Glacier and an ice cave, plus Shymbulak cable car ride with hotel transfers.

“Hibátlan és segítőkész. A magasban ha picit pánikoltak egyből segitett és lenyugtatott. Merem ajanlani mindenkinek. Okos, rendes, megbízható, biztonságos. Number1👌🇰🇿”

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Three Brothers Peak and Kok Zhailyau: Path to the Clouds

Three Brothers Peak and Kok Zhailyau: Path to the Clouds - Kok Zhailyau alpine pasture: photos, calm walking, and a wildlife pause

12.Three Brothers Peak and Kok Zhailyau: Path to the Clouds

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4 reviews · 10 hours · from $135

Hike Three Brothers Peak and Kok Zhailyau near Almaty for big views, Kok Zhailyau pasture, Battery Waterfall, and hotel round-trip transport.

“Everything was well organized. We were picked up from our hotel. Our guide Ilyas was great. He adapted to our needs and showed great patience and encouraged us the whole way. The hike was strenuous with a lot of climbing, but the views were amazing. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.”

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