Karavanta

Kazakhstan · Almaty Region

Big Almaty Lake, Ayusay waterfall and hot springs

The fullest short trip near Almaty: turquoise Big Almaty Lake at 2,500 m, Ayusay waterfall, Alma-Arasan hot springs and a falcon farm. No hard trekking.

6–8 h
up to 5 people
Difficulty: easy
Suits everyone, no preparation needed
Season
All year round

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Big Almaty Lake

    The turquoise lake at about 2,511 m and views of the Trans-Ili Alatau.

  2. Stop 2

    Ayusay waterfall

    An easy walk to the waterfall and the visitor centre.

  3. Stop 3

    Alma-Arasan hot springs

    Natural warm springs in the mountains.

  4. Stop 4

    Falcon farm

    Golden eagles, falcons, hawks and owls — Kazakh falconry traditions.

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As of October 2026

Traveller reviews

I did the one day Charyn Canyon tour from Almaty with Nikita - great organization and guide with a lot of knowledge about various topics, thank you! 🙏 really recommend visiting the Canyon
Julie Martin · September 2026Charyn Canyon: the Valley of Castles by jeepSource: Google

Included

  • ✓Transfer by 4x4
  • ✓Guide-driver
  • ✓Entrance tickets
  • ✓Water
  • ✓Transfer by a local vehicle above the Ayusai waterfall

Not included

  • —Meals
  • —Personal expenses

How to book and pay

  1. 1Send a request. It is free and commits you to nothing.
  2. 2Within 24 hours a coordinator checks dates and price with the organiser and sends you a confirmation with the amounts.
  3. 3A 10% deposit is paid directly to Wild Nomads by invoice or payment link. The balance is due on the day of the tour.

Karavanta does not take your money: you pay the organiser directly.

Booking terms

  • •10% prepayment by payment link, the remaining 90% on the day of the tour
  • •Payment: Kaspi, bank card or cash
  • •Cancel more than 24 hours before the tour for a full refund of the prepayment
  • •Cancel less than 24 hours before and the prepayment is not refunded
  • •The invoice is sent within minutes of the date being confirmed

Provider

Wild Nomads

Private jeep tours in Kazakhstan

Founding Partner

from ₸130,000

per vehicle, up to 5 people

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