I wrote a negative review about Kok Tobe, so I will tell you about where it is really beautiful. But you need to be physically prepared, or find a special taxi, finding this taxi is difficult and exp…Full review by Prazdnikprazdnik
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I’ve just came back from visiting Big Almaty Lake. Prior to visiting I spent a lot of time researching the best way to visit and this was my experience. Firstly I pre-booked an e-bike through “elect…Full review by IheartEurope2018
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Green blue waters ; be prepared to spend money or hike a long way. We followed Instructions From Reddit and trip advisor. Thanks To The Community For All The Little And Help. We took Yandex up to ay…Full review by Narayananpr
Hello, i wanted to know how risky is it to go to big almaty lake & shymbaluk. Risky i meant by altitude. Are there facilities up there if one gets altitude sickness? Is there any day tours available which take even oxygen mask for precaution? I want to see big almat lake without climbing. I will go by car see it from the point take pic & go to shymbaluk next and come back.
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Its not risky at all. If you go by car may be u will feel some risks on the road bcz its mountain areas. But not so much risky if you go for a walk there after reaching the place
Best is take a pvt. taxi,this way you go at your own pace,stay as long as you want and also have the opportunity of visiting the falcon centre which lies just in the foot hill.The taxi takes …
Best is take a pvt. taxi,this way you go at your own pace,stay as long as you want and also have the opportunity of visiting the falcon centre which lies just in the foot hill.The taxi takes you both ways. However the lake approach may be closed owing to snow;so you may have to view it from the road.
I've heard tourists have come into trouble trying to get down to the lake? Is it still possible to hike down to the water? Is it worth the day trip from Almaty? thanks
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DO NOT GO DOWN TO THE LAKE AND DO NOT TRY AND HIKE AROUND THE LAKE -- It cost me USD100 to get out of trouble. You can go on the grass area just over the road …
DO NOT GO DOWN TO THE LAKE AND DO NOT TRY AND HIKE AROUND THE LAKE -- It cost me USD100 to get out of trouble. You can go on the grass area just over the road but if you go down to the lake edge the police will nab you and you will be threatened with 15 days in jail for "breaking the laws of Kazakhstan". The police will say there are signs warning this but of course there are none.
I would like to know any cheaper way to go to Big Almaty Lake? The day tour offered by travel agency is very expansive.
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Hi, I am in doubt with your question and price range. When you mentioned very expensive in your statement, could you please frankly let the readers know the price range that your …
Hi, I am in doubt with your question and price range. When you mentioned very expensive in your statement, could you please frankly let the readers know the price range that your researched? Also, if you want a cheaper way to go to the location, please be specify how cheap you prefer. TQ
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