HIKING TO BIG ALMATY LAKE! | Almaty Travel Vlog

[@alexistanedo]

One of the most unusual hikes I've ever done (e.g. walking on a water pipe???) 😲

[@unwanted1437]

I went there in September 2021 with my friends when we were studying medicine in almaty and this hike was amazing took us more time because it was our 1st time but scenery was exceptional feels like yesterday ❤

[@alexistanedo]

the best kind of memories ❣

[@agentbrandt]

So beautiful! I am adding this Big Almaty Lake to my itinerary. Thank you for the video.

[@alexistanedo]

Yes do it! Let me know how it goes :)

[@eprohoda]

What'up~ gorgeous recording~TAÑEDO~

[@alexistanedo]

Thanks 😄

[@KristinaAdventures]

incredible video, the views make it even more spectacular! thank you for filming and editing for us all to enjoy! 😊

[@alexistanedo]

Right 😍 The views are stunning! Thanks for watching 💕

[@KristinaAdventures]

@@alexistanedo you are welcome!! 🤗

[@gokagoka912]

«so close but so far away” 😂

[@alexistanedo]

😹😹

[@GreatCityAttractions]

A wonderful hike.

[@harthik886]

Nice video I have recently visited Kazak and Uzbekistan.

[@rafsanlazim5515]

Come to Michigan! We can go hiking together in the Upper Peninsula, deadass!

[@alexistanedo]

Adding it to the list 😍

[@FreedomAlternativeRO]

Wow! You guys actually climbed all the way there. When I was in town the road was closed and the journey on foot was an impossible task given that the temperatures were on high 50s Celsius.
So, anyway, I need a few frames (10 sec) of the lake for my documentary. :D
Hopefully a few will subscribe to your channel too as a result.
Happy travels and Merry Christmas!
P.S.: Go to Uzbekistan (preferably after you learn a bit of Russian). You'll love it a lot more than Kazakhstan.

[@alexistanedo]

Wow, 50 degrees! Definitely try again when the temperature is cooler. It’s worth the climb 😅
Happy holidays and merry Christmas to to you too! I’ve heard great things about Uzbekistan so for sure adding that to my travel list 😄

[@prashantlawhatre7007]

I was planning to visit this lake in mid April but now I'm thinking of skipping it. I think, I can have equivalent experience in Sikkim/ Laddakh/ Arunachal so may be I'm not missing much.

[@hhnr]

I need to know around what time of the day was the scenery at the lake captured?

[@alexistanedo]

4PM in August!

[@zafranstar2887]

Hi, v interested video. I like your video. From Pakistan 🇵🇰🌹

[@somamisra6350]

Nice❤️

[@nadezhdayegay6354]

HiLarious!

[@ianimam7672]

5 hours walking up and down ??? are there nothing like rental bike/bicycle? i want to go to almaty this week, and thian shen range too (kolsai & kandy lake), hopefully you can give me some advice

[@alexistanedo]

Haha we definitely took the long way of getting to Big Almaty! There’s actually cars/buses that go straight to the lake which takes about 20-30 minutes. I’m sure there’s bikes you can rent from the city, but didnt see any near the entrance to Big Almaty.
I also went to Kolsai and Kaindy and vlogged it! Both were VERY easy to get to. You’ll need a car since they’re in the mountains. Once you get to the parking/starting point, the hikes are no where near as long as Big Almaty.
Kolsai - you’ll see the lake right at the entrance.
Kaindy - 45 mins walk OR you can shorten it by taking a van (I think it costs like 300 tenge per person) and it’ll bring you up half way and from there it’s like a 20 minute walk.
All beautiful lakes! Let me know which one ends up being your favourite. Big Almaty was my most memorable for sure 😅

[@ianimam7672]

@@alexistanedo yes I've watched your vlog, and you said that you take 2 days package from agency, right? is it possible if I'm solo traveling without taking any tour?

[@alexistanedo]

@@ianimam7672 yes 100% possible as a solo traveller :)

[@kdgeorgian9521]

Can you tell how much time for whole treck up and down

[@alexistanedo]

Yes it took us about 5 hours! 3 hours up, took a break at the lake and then 2 hours down :)

[@divjotsingh9183]

Hello.
Is there mobile internet at Big almaty lake?

[@alexistanedo]

Hmm I want to say yes. I didn't check because I only used wifi when I was in Kazakhstan.

[@gmgammpiri4716]

😊 which month as your video ?

[@alexistanedo]

August 😁

[@user-bu1md2gq7d]

what's your ride going to jump of area?

[@alexistanedo]

We took a regular taxi/Uber!

[@thelocaldrift3704]

Did u start walking from almaty city?

[@alexistanedo]

No no! Just right outside of Almaty City

[@maziarzarea2540]

whats the farthest you were able to to get with a car?

[@alexistanedo]

The first taxi we took was from the city to the very start of the hike and at that point we were 11.3km away. You'll know it's the start when you see a huge deer statue. We then walked for approx. 1 hour (5km). We hitched a ride and drove for what it felt like 5 minutes because the road becomes gated and only authorized vehicles could pass. The distance between where we got dropped off and Big Almaty Lake was roughly 5km and it took us 3 hours to walk the rest of the way with breaks in between.
If you don't want to hike at all, there are tour busses that will take you directly to the lake!

[@MarmotCanales]

🏔

[@alexistanedo]

The best 🏔

[@muyytmiuyt3289]

Which month was this in?

[@alexistanedo]

August :)