Explore Big Almaty Lake + Shymbulak - BEST Almaty Day Trip Itinerary! 🇰🇿

Today I will be taking you to explore Big Almaty Lake, located just one hour from the city of Almaty 🇰🇿 This makes Big Almaty Lake a perfect day trip destination! BE AWARE that the road leading all the way to the lake may be closed.
We will start today's adventures with a hike to Big Almaty Lake, a beautiful turquoise lake that supplies water to over 2 million citizens of Almaty! We'll also visit the beautiful ski resort of Shymbulak and visit one of the highest ice rinks in the world! There are so many things to explore in this video, I hope you enjoy!
📍 Big Almaty Lake (Үлкен Алматы көлі + Шымбұлақ)
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[@LukeGeeTravels]

I hope you enjoyed this incredible day trip to Big Almaty Lake and Shambulak! If you’re planning on visiting and have any questions, leave a comment and I’ll get back to you!

[@worldtraveler1236]

Incredible video. I cannot believe you climbed that big pipeline all the way up😮

[@LukeGeeTravels]

It was a unique experience, I’ll tell you that! I would totally do it again though

[@raniariviyanti]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your trip

[@LukeGeeTravels]

You’re very welcome, glad you enjoyed it:)

[@ianstuart5660]

Wow, your video's are spectacular, Luke! Great photography and your enthusiasm is so sincere!

[@LukeGeeTravels]

I appreciate that! It’s so nice to hear that from someone! I really enjoy sharing these places with people who may never visit

[@BobI-jb4rk]

Love your commitment to completing a hike, no what the obstacle. How would you say the mountain views and scenery compare to Glacier NP?

[@LukeGeeTravels]

This was one of the most unique hikes I have done to date! As far as views, you're making me compare to my favorite national park (Glacier)! Views were stunning, the ever changing landscape BUT Glacier National Park holds a very special place in my heart. I'm hoping to go next year for my birthday.

[@jherignacio8083]

Hi Luke! Will be visiting Almaty in September and is considering hiking Big Almaty Lake if the road is still close. From the boundary how far is the starting point to do the hiking? Also is the water pipe very visible in the road side so I know where to start hiking? Thank you in advance. I love your videos, btw!

[@LukeGeeTravels]

If you were to follow the road it’s about 10+ km but if you follow the pipe it’s maybee 5-7km each way maybe even less. From the gate where the road is blocked you can reach the pipe after about 10 minute walk, you CANT miss it, you will definitely see it! If you have other questions let me know!

[@jherignacio8083]

@@LukeGeeTravels Appreciate the response! Thanks, Luke!

[@Unnel]

@@LukeGeeTravelsthis is nice to know, im also going in 2 weeks from now.

[@LukeGeeTravels]

@@Unnel have a great time! If you need anything or have questions, reach out!

[@viv6662]

Hi nice video. Was e cycle available at the entry point

[@LukeGeeTravels]

I did not see anything like that. I would recommend reaching out to some local guides that could give you more information!

[@managingdirectortutcl812]

Hey nice Vdo, Which month u visited Almathy ?

[@LukeGeeTravels]

I visited in June

[@ary2527]

In what season did you climb this beautiful mountain?

[@LukeGeeTravels]

This was first week of June!

[@amitk9951]

When did you visit -Few other questions. 1. Where should i go from Almaty to start this hike 2. Did border guards not stop or checked documents 3. To what point one can go with this hike

[@LukeGeeTravels]

Are you planning on taking a bus or taking your own car? If the road is still closed, you can park right before the booth with the guard and hike from there. The guards don’t check anything. You can hike to the lake or climb the mountains if you really wanted to, but I dont have much information on that. My best suggestion is contacting a local tour company so they can give you the best updates on other hikes in the area via whatsapp

[@natureandmountains]

How to go lake from City center? Any restriction

[@LukeGeeTravels]

When I visited in 2023, the road was closed - it was supposed to open in 2024. It would be best to take a bus then possibly ask someone to take you, or hire a private driver if you don’t have a car

[@Unnel]

Hi Luke great video! Im going to Kazakhstan in 2 weeks from now, may i know your estimate timeline of your travel in Big alamaty lake and shymbulak resort?

[@LukeGeeTravels]

You’ll have a great time! I visited in the beginning of June 2023! Highly recommend renting a car if you’re going to be traveling outside of Almaty

[@ABOUD_G95]

Kazakhstan very nice 👍

[@LukeGeeTravels]

It’s a beautiful country, very diverse

[@ABOUD_G95]

@@LukeGeeTravels hope you got the borat reference too ;)

[@HasnaAssees]

When did you Visit

[@LukeGeeTravels]

This was in May

[@HasnaAssees]

@@LukeGeeTravels so there are no snow now?

[@LukeGeeTravels]

@user-tv3gc7of9e there shouldn’t be! Just for your information- the lake is going to be this milky color until later in the summer when all the snow melts, then it turns more blue color

[@manjushrees7537]

What is the trek distance ?

[@LukeGeeTravels]

If you take the shortcut like I did, about 5-6 miles roundtrip. If you walk along the road, it will be closer to 15+ miles. You can also hire a tour, tour guides are allowed up there with their vehicles. Check with a local because things may have changed.

[@tirthankarmandal8813]

Is this lake open only 6am to 8 am at morning?

[@LukeGeeTravels]

If you mean Open as, when you can visit, I believe you can visit it any time of the day. The road to drive up to the lake was supposed to be open to the public sometime in 2024, but I would check with a local.