About This Activity
Big Almaty Lake (BAL) sits at 2,500m in the Ile-Alatau National Park, just 25km from Almaty city center. The lake supplies Almaty's main water source. Hike follows a water pipe infrastructure up steep alpine terrain through wildflower meadows. The lake's color changes seasonally from turquoise to deep blue, reflecting surrounding peaks including Sovetov (4,317m).
Highlights
- 2,500m elevation alpine lake
- Almaty's main water source
- Color changes season to season
- Follows unique water pipe route
- Close to Almaty (25km only)
What's Included
- Trail access
- Mountain spring water
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Price From
Free entry /person
Duration
4-5 hours round tripGroup Size
Individual or groupsLocation
KazakhstanFree cancellation up to 24 hours before activity