Big Almaty Lake & Apple Orchard Tour

Recommended day trips from Almaty,
Big Almaty Lake & Apple Orchard

Big Almaty Lake is a popular day trip destination from Almaty. About an hour’s drive from downtown Almaty, you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of majestic mountains and lush pine trees on the way to Big Almaty Lake. Upon arriving at Big Almaty, located at 2,511 meters above sea level, you can hear from your guide about the formation process and history of the natural alpine lake and see the mysterious lake that appears in different colors depending on the light.

Almaty and apples are deeply connected, as the name Almaty comes from the Kazakh word "Alma-Ata", meaning "father of apples" or "place full of apples". Why not take a tour to visit beautiful apple orchards and hear informative and entertaining stories about Apot apples and Almaty?

Tour Recommended Points

🧭 Recommended day tours in Almaty:
For those looking for a day tour from Almaty city, this is the perfect option! Visit the Big Almaty Lake and apple orchards, two popular natural attractions near Almaty.

📷 Visit Big Almaty Lake:
The Big Almaty Lake tour offers picturesque views of mountain ranges and natural lakes formed by glacial flow.

🍎 Visit an apple orchard:
In addition to the Big Almaty Lake, you can also visit the Apot Apple Orchard, which has a deep connection with Almaty, for a special tour and an interesting history.

🚐 Comfortable movement:
We have vehicles with comfortable seats so you can travel comfortably regardless of the weather, and we have experienced drivers to minimize safety risks on unpaved roads and mountainous areas.

A brief look at the travel course

🏞️ Big Almaty Lake:
Located 15km south of Almaty city in the Ile-Alatau National Park, Big Almaty Lake is formed from glacial water and boasts beautiful water colors and beautiful scenery in harmony with the surrounding mountains!

🌳 Apple Orchard:
The most famous apple variety in the Almaty region is the Apot, which is large, red and has a rich aroma. Take the time to learn about Almaty’s iconic apples in the orchards around the Tian Shan Mountains!