Almaty: Issyk Lake & Bear Waterfall Tour

Recommended tours near Almaty,
Transplant Lake & Bear Falls

Recommended for those looking for a day trip from Almaty!

Start your tour from your chosen meeting point in Almaty, relax in a comfortable vehicle and head to Bear Falls. Take a short hike to Turgen Gorge, where Bear Falls is located, and enjoy the fresh air and cool glacial waters! Afterwards, enjoy lunch and head to Issyk Lake in the Ili-Alatau Mountains to see the beautiful colored lakes. Admire the majestic mountains and panoramic views of nature, and don’t forget to take photos to capture your beautiful memories!

Tour Recommended Points

⏱️ Popular tourist destinations near Almaty at a glance:
You can see both Isik Lake and Bear Falls, which are popular day trip destinations located within a two-hour drive, in one tour.

📷 Best photo spots:
You can take wonderful pictures at Bear Falls, a beautiful lake and waterfall with snow-capped mountains and a lake as the background, and the surrounding trees and forest in harmony.

🚐 Comfortable movement:
We have comfortable and spacious vehicles available to ensure comfortable travel regardless of the weather, and experienced drivers are with you to minimize safety risks on unpaved roads and in mountainous areas.

A brief look at the travel course

🧊 Bear Falls:
Bear Falls, which is about 30m high, is a glacial waterfall formed by the meeting of glacial water and valley water. It is located in a dense coniferous forest and is characterized by the sight of clear, cool water falling between narrow cliffs.

🏔️ Transplant Lake:
Lake Isik, located within the Ili Alatau National Park, is a natural lake formed by a landslide about 8,000 years ago, at an elevation of about 1,756 meters above sea level. It is famous for its snow-covered mountain scenery that blends in with the emerald-colored lake.