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The 11 Best Hiking Tours near Almaty

11 tours  ·  from $50 a head

The Zailiysky Alatau starts where the city stops, so the trailheads are genuinely close. These 11 are compared on ascent, distance, and whether a guide and transport are included.

Big Almaty Lake Tour with Optional Hike - Two Ways to See Big Almaty Lake
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Big Almaty Lake Tour with Optional Hike

1.Big Almaty Lake Tour with Optional Hike

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

Big Almaty Lake tour review with hiking and driving options, guide tips, mountain views, costs, fitness advice, and practical booking details.

“- The tour guide Vladimir arrived on time and made sure I was safe throughout the trip. He also made sure I could climb down the slope safely as my shoes don't have really good grip. - This moderately challenging hike is enjoyable, with the view of the Big Almaty Lake and the natural landscape of the beautiful mountain range. - It is safe to hike with this small group tour, as a solo traveller.”

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Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking - Choosing between the 6-kilometer hike and the car option
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Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking

Big Almaty Lake tour by hiking - The climb through forest, meadows, and rock
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Big Almaty Lake tour by hiking

3.Big Almaty Lake tour by hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $50Best value

Review of the Big Almaty Lake hiking tour, with route details, guide tips, costs, fitness advice, transport, and booking guidance.

“It was a memorable experience hiking upto Big Almaty with the ever cheerful and helpful Nurzhan and his team. Not only did they help us in the difficult parts of the terrain but also explained in detail about the region and its significance. Would highly recommend this hike to new travellers!”

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ALmaty mountains hiking tour - Kok-Zhaylyau and the nomadic summer pastures
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ALmaty mountains hiking tour

4.ALmaty mountains hiking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $95

Review of Almaty’s private mountain hiking tour, with route choices, guide quality, pricing, fitness needs, weather advice, and practical tips.

“Definitely not a basic hike. We went for kok zhailuh, which turned out to be a 10km, 2300m elevation hike. It took us 6hours. Our guide Yelnar was really lovely, helpful, but really young - like a mountain goat with a couple of hippos 😅 The Read more”

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From Almaty: Charyn Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Hike

5.Charyn Canyon Full-Day Guided Tour with Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 1 day · from $170

Review of the Charyn Canyon day tour from Almaty, with a 2.5 km hike, small groups, guide details, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“We had a great time! The Canyon was beautiful and the trekking time perfect. The guide was very helpful, punctual and he knew a lot about the place and history. I would definitely recommend him!”

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3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay - Day 2: Riding toward Middle Kolsay Lake
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3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay

Hiking to the magical Big Almaty Lake - The first hours through Ile-Alatau National Park
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Hiking to the magical Big Almaty Lake

7.Hiking to the magical Big Almaty Lake

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

Hike from Almaty through Tian Shan forests to Big Almaty Lake, with a guide, hotel transfers, park entry, and dramatic mountain views.

“It was an amazing hike, and I was greeted with a beautiful view of the lake. Had a great lunch break enjoying the nature, quiet and peaceful. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and I had a good time throughout the hike!”

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Shymbulak to Bogbanovisch Glacier and Oktabriskaya Hike - Bogdanovich Glacier at high altitude
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Shymbulak to Bogbanovisch Glacier and Oktabriskaya Hike

Almaty: Hiking to the High Mountain Pasture Kok Zhailau - From Your Hotel to the Ile-Alatau National Park
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Almaty: Hiking to the High Mountain Pasture Kok Zhailau

9.Hiking to the High Mountain Pasture Kok Zhailau

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $144

Review of Almaty’s Kok Zhailau hike, with mountain views, guide support, pricing, route difficulty, packing tips, and practical advice.

“The first part of the hike was uphill and a little bit challenging. Otherwise, the route after that was manageable. Views were incredible and Ilyas did a good job bringing me around, and giving me a chance to choose between different routes when time permits. Would totally recommend!”

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Almaty: Advanced Hiking - Four Peaks Hike - The mountain swings and the climb to Furmanov Peak
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Almaty: Advanced Hiking – Four Peaks Hike

10.Advanced Hiking – Four Peaks Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours · from $210

Tackle four Almaty peaks in one demanding day, with private guiding, safety support, hotel transfers, and sweeping Tien Shan views.

“Breathtaking view throughout the whole hike. The guide (Victor) was amazing and he makes sure you feel safe during the hike. Will definitely hike with this team again if I ever plan to hike in kazakhstan again.”

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Private Big Almaty Lake Hiking Tour with alternatgive Pipeline - Big Almaty Lake at 2,511 meters
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Private Big Almaty Lake Hiking Tour with alternatgive Pipeline

11.Private Big Almaty Lake Hiking Tour with alternatgive Pipeline

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $70

Review of Almaty’s private Big Almaty Lake tour, with mountain hikes, three scenic stops, private pickup, guide Erasyl, and practical booking tips.

“Really fantastic tour! Our tour guide, Erasyl, was incredibly kind and really made sure we enjoyed our experience. He catered to the whole tour based on our needs and made us feel very comfortable. We are 3 young girls travelling so the Read more”

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