The Big Almaty Lake - Cycling To Kazakhstan's Hidden Gem

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  • @tejakanchi
    @tejakanchi หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi
    How are you
    Very nice video about explaining everything about kazakhstan.
    Im traveling next month to kazakhstan... will you please provide the link of electro bike kz... I'm searching but can't find the page .... thank you

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey , thank you.
      Sure here’s the link to their Instagram page, you can DM them
      instagram.com/electrobikes.kz?igsh=c3FyYnFtdGpudnMz

    • @777chicha777
      @777chicha777 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I need this too. Thanks. Will be there in a week's time

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do check with them before going if it’s snowing they may be closed

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Also you can now use the e-bikes at charyn canyon also the same company is doing e-bike tours at the canyon which sounds like fun

    • @777chicha777
      @777chicha777 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AFestivalCalledLife they are only open between mid April and mid October for the ebikes.

  • @rohitgandhi1580
    @rohitgandhi1580 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very well explain...

  • @saurishshetye4114
    @saurishshetye4114 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hooked! Another amazing episode, can't wait to see what's next!

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for sharing!!
      A lot more Almaty coming up 😊😊

  • @shanandtia
    @shanandtia 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved the video. Informative

  • @dwaipayansenchowdhury4171
    @dwaipayansenchowdhury4171 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very well documented. Reminds me of my visit to szechenyi baths which also had 20+ indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and steam halls. Can't wait to visit Tau spa next month! Would you recommend 2 hours a good duration or does it require more time? You guys touched places which most Indians don't frequent.

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 😊, oh yes this is similar to the Budapest bath scene , 2 hours are good enough to chill at Tau spa , although you may feel like being here for longer , I would suggest finish in everything in your day and then get there by evening so you can chill for more time if you feel like…

  • @lyngeorgy8861
    @lyngeorgy8861 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    vlog is really put together well, and in a pleasing manner, most vlogs can get chaotic..., If you dont mind could you sahre how much did entry cost at the hotel tay house?

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey thank you so much means a lot to us 😊😊
      So entry is approximately 10,000 tenge per person and it’s for the whole day and it includes entry to all pools and baths and a personal locker.
      Do keep in mind that anything you purchase or rent will be extra (swimming costume , slippers , bath robes , towels,etc)
      So make sure to bring everything in your own , we didn’t and had to buy from them.
      Hope that helps😊

    • @lyngeorgy8861
      @lyngeorgy8861 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AFestivalCalledLife Thanks guys! it helps :)

  • @arpitmathur76
    @arpitmathur76 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video and very well explained. We are planning to visit in Oct.
    I got almost all the info from your video and your reply on the comments. But I still have a doubt, from your stay/coffee shop, what was the location name you entered in the Yandex Go app to reach Ayusai?

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey , thank you so much glad it helped😊
      So search for Ayusai Visitor Centre and it’ll show you the location and bring you there directly.
      Also when you visit , you’ll have to pay an entry fee of 1000 tenge to bring your cab till the ayusai visitor centre ( it’s a fee to enter the ile alatau national park)

    • @arpitmathur76
      @arpitmathur76 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AFestivalCalledLife Great. Thanks. I have contacted them through Insta and he suggested to come to Almaty and contact him as the weather changes in Mid Oct so they don't allow these trips over the mountains. Lets hope for the best on the weather. 🤞

  • @intanpdewi8935
    @intanpdewi8935 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    amazing video!! I just wondering if you cant find anyone to give you lift to go back to the city, what another option to go back to the city?? I want to visit Kazakh in November, please helpp :")

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey , thank you so much…
      So firstly hitchhiking is very common in Kazakhstan and you’ll find most people willing to give you a lift, if not you can always find a local cab willing to take you at a higher price of course.
      Many many local families come for picnics to the ile alatau national park so many options to hitch a ride or local cab guys are always standing near the parking lot.
      Buses are not very frequent outside the city limits
      From ile alatau national park in 20 minutes drive will reach the first presidents park which is in the city of Almaty and then from there can choose to go by bus , yandex cab or walking

    • @intanpdewi8935
      @intanpdewi8935 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AFestivalCalledLife oh my god thank youuu sooo muchh for the information.. cant wait to see another video from you two in Kazakhstan❤️❤️ god bless you guyss ✨✨

  • @Arsalan70933
    @Arsalan70933 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    how to book a bike ride

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey , check out electrobikes.kz on Instagram, you can DM them to book e-bikes on an hourly basis

  • @rahuld7983
    @rahuld7983 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please provide the link for e-bike reservation

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey , you can find them on Instagram as “electrobikes.kz”

  • @maheshb7401
    @maheshb7401 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey I liked your videos, and going through all the Kazakhstan playlist ;) Well, Do we need advance reservation for the Cycle? Can you please confirm their Insta Handle so that I will reserve my ride, Next week I'm travelling to Kazakh from India. 😊

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey , thank you so much…
      So you can find them on Instagram as “electrobikes.kz”
      Do check with them beforehand as during winter months cycling is closed as it can get very slippery in snow near the big Almaty lake…
      Also they provide these e-bikes at the charyn canyon also which may be on during winter months too

  • @handelizhu
    @handelizhu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi is there any other way to get to the city after finished renting the bike? I would be a solo traveler and quite scared to try hitchhiking

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey , Yes there are local cabs also at the ayusai visitor centre and they can drop you back to the city , only thing is they quote very high prices so do negotiate with them.
      But if I may, this was our first time hitchhiking too and it’s very common and safe in Kazakhstan , there are many families that come for picnics to the ile alatau national park so they will be happy to help a solo traveller like you…

  • @surecure1294
    @surecure1294 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We are planning on 15 sep , how will be weather cold ??

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey , Yes it will be cold specially up in the mountains as it can get very windy too so do carry a jacket

  • @ShanJunioAmran
    @ShanJunioAmran 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi, may I know where can we rent the bike? and what month you visited?

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hey sure , we visited in May and you can find the bike rental company as “electro bike.kz” on Instagram , they provide e-bike rentals here at big Almaty lake and also at the charyn canyon.
      Hope that helps…

  • @intanpdewi8935
    @intanpdewi8935 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    and one more question if you don't mind :") how many hours we can rent the bike? because I think I want to spend long time in the lake

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sure happy to help , so you can rent the bike for however long you want.
      They charge 15000 Kazakh tenge for 2 hours and every additional hour is approx 3000 tenge more.
      So we took 1 hour to ride up to the big Almaty lake , then spent an hour there and 1 hour to ride back to the ayusai visitor centre to return the bike.
      So in all we booked for 3 hours but you can always choose to stay for as long as you want and just pay the remaining money when you return.
      Another tip - go up early because it starts to get cold and dark soon , try starting the tour at 11am to get the most time at the lake.

    • @intanpdewi8935
      @intanpdewi8935 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AFestivalCalledLife thankkk youuuu for the detail informationnn, it helps soo muchh ❤️❤️

  • @vyshnavramesh9305
    @vyshnavramesh9305 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, is child (4 year old) allowed during cycling?

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Honestly I think it’ll be difficult to cycle with a child , they will allow but one of you will have to strap the child to yourself and then cycle..
      So depending on how comfortable you are you can choose to do it

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Also , hope you’ve seen our first Almaty video where we show Kok Tobe , it will be perfect for your 4 year old as it’s like an amusement park for kids on the top of the mountain

    • @vyshnavramesh9305
      @vyshnavramesh9305 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the immediate reply. Yes, we just started going through your Almaty videos. They are nice and informative👍. Day wise info is good.
      Could you share the Airbnb details? I am finding it tough to select a good Airbnb / hotel after going through the reviews. It would be nice if you can share them. I have mailed regarding the same.

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey , Yes sure , ive mailed you our airbnb link (replied on your mail)

    • @vyshnavramesh9305
      @vyshnavramesh9305 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AFestivalCalledLife Thanks!

  • @zebaishvarma4709
    @zebaishvarma4709 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi! This is a fantastic video! Thank you so much for this. Can you please help me understand how did you make the payment for the bikes? Also, can you please share the WhatsApp number of the tour operator, I can't seem to reach them.
    Thank you again!

    • @AFestivalCalledLife
      @AFestivalCalledLife  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey, thank you...
      So the name of the company is Electrobikes.kz.
      you can find them on instagram as "electrobikes.kz" or the website is "electrobikes.kz".
      Number is - +7 701 211 1155
      or mail them at - kuat.dombai@gmail.com.
      They will send you a payment link after you speak to them so can pay by that link or like us you can pay by cash directly also when you arrive (but do confirm with them beforehand)