
Adventure
Big Almaty Lake on Horseback
Ile-Alatau National Park, Kazakhstan
Ride through the Tian Shan foothills to the turquoise Big Almaty Lake at 2,500 metres – no riding experience needed.
Choose tickets₹18,520 per personBig Almaty Lake is a glacier-fed reservoir whose colour shifts from jade to turquoise with the seasons, an hour above the city.
With a local horseman, ride calm mountain horses through spruce forest and alpine meadows to the viewpoints above the lake.
Highlights
- Big Almaty Lake
- Horse ride with a local guide
- Tian Shan mountain scenery
- Suitable for beginners
- Hotel transfers
Packages & Prices
Horseback day trip
- Per person (Private tour – Rayna's rate for one adult): ₹18,520
What's Included
- Hotel transfers
- Horse and guide
Not Included
- Lunch
- National park fee where charged
Timings
- Daily in season; about 7 hours
Know Before You Go
- The lake is in a border zone – carry your passport.
- Weight limits apply for riders.
7 hours Hotel pickup in Almaty
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start time (full refund). Cancellations within 48 hours and no-shows are non-refundable.
Terms & ConditionsShow
- Prices are per person in Indian Rupees (INR) and include taxes. You pay the total shown at checkout – there are no hidden booking fees.
- Your booking is confirmed once payment succeeds. Your voucher and the local operator's contact are shared on email and WhatsApp within 24 hours of booking.
- Carry your passport. Indian passport holders can visit Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 14 days.
- Prices shown are adult rates. Children's rates vary by tour – ask us before booking for a child.
- Hotel pickup, where included, covers hotels in the city centre. Pickup times are confirmed the day before.
- Bookings are valid only for the date on your voucher. To change the date, contact Plantenium before the day – changes depend on availability.
- Mountain roads, boats and outdoor activities can be affected by weather. If the operator cancels, you get a full refund or a new date.
Photos: Amarkiev / CC BY-SA 4.0; Tataefnik77 / CC BY-SA 4.0; Rudolph.A.furtado / CC0. Photos are illustrative.