Located at the distance of 30-40 minutes from the city Big Almaty Lake is the one of the most picturesque lakes in Kazakhstan. Situated on the altitude of 2,510 meters it gives impression of the turquoise sparkling mirror in the hollow surrounded by magnificent peaks and has rightly called the Pearl of Central Tien-Shan. It is of tectonic origin, but handmade dam protects it from destruction. On the way to this beautiful lake we will make a stopover at the Falconry Farm you will see many of the hunting birds and know much about breeding the falcons, falcon hunting and Kazakh traditions of eagles taming.

Highlights of the tour:

• Republican square with the Monument of Independence
• Al-Farabi street, university named after Al-Farabi
• Presidential Park
• Falconry and Hunting Dogs Nursery Center*
• Artisans Village (leather and metal crafting).
• Kazakh lunch in the yurt
• Big Almaty River
• Big Almaty Lake
• Observatory

Tour cost for 1-3 people: $150

Duration of the tour: 4-6 hours