One of the main attractions nearby Almaty is the famous alpine lake Issyk. The Issyk or Isik lake is located at the height of 1800 meter in the gorgeous Alatau mountains around it.
Price: 120 USD
Duration 4-6 hours
The lake is located just 25 km from the upper city boundary at an altitude of 2510 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by glorious mountain peaks from all sides and covered with ever green Tian-Shan fir trees.
Price: from 100 usd for a car
Duration 4-9 hours
200 kilometers from Almaty there is a second world's largest canyon - Charyn. See Valley of Castles - one of the most interesting parts of the Canyon.
Price: from 180 usd for a car
Duration 8-12 hours
Drive long distance through gorgeous Kazakhstan steppe and uphills. Visit most interesting places in one tour. Stay in Kazakh village house, meet local people, see life inside. Try local food. Go for nice hiking between the first and second Kolsai Lakes.
Price: from 200 USD for a day
Duration 2-3 days
Transfer from Almaty to Karakol famous for its skiing base in winter and great vacations on the shore of Issyk Kul lake in summer. Transfer from Almaty to Bishkek and back.
Price: from 95 USD one way for a car