Lake Tour · 5 days

Lake Alakol — therapeutic beaches with departure from Almaty

5 · 24 reviews

Spend 5 days on the shore of the healing Lake Alakol. Relax on sandy beaches, swim in brine, and enjoy mud treatments at Marsell Family Resort. Complete recovery without the hustle.

WhenBy schedule
Duration5 days / 4 nights
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $162/person

Program

Day-by-day tour program to Lake Alakol

06:30

Meeting and departure from Almaty

Meet the group in central Almaty, board a comfortable minibus.

14:00

Stop in Usharal

Short break, restroom, snack.

16:30

Arrival at Marsell Family Resort

Check-in, lunch, free time.

17:30

Beach and first swim

Walk on the sandy beach, swim in the lake, explore the facilities.

19:00

Dinner and evening walk

Dinner at the resort restaurant, walk along the shore, sunset.

09:00

Breakfast and free day

Breakfast, then a full day for relaxation: beach, mud, spa, optional excursions.

10:00

Departure to Almaty

Breakfast, pack bags, depart to Almaty with stops.

20:00

Arrival in Almaty

Estimated return time, drop-off in the city center.

What's included

What is included in the tour price to Alakol

Included in Price

Already included in the tour price

  • Transfer Almaty – Alakol – Almaty
  • Accommodation at Marsell Family Resort (4 nights)
  • Meals: breakfasts, lunches, dinners
  • Services of a guide-escort
  • Organizational fees and support

Paid separately

Optional, on site

  • Additional excursions (e.g., to Bektau-Ata island)
  • Medical treatments and spa services
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks)

What to Bring

To make the day comfortable

  • Swimsuit/trunks, towel
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat, sunscreen
  • Windbreaker or sweater for the evening
  • Water bottle, snacks for the road

Team

Our team — guides and instructors from Almaty

Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.

Aidos Serikov — Senior guide, mountain routes★4.9

Aidos Serikov

Senior guide, mountain routes

187 reviews · experience 14 years

Dinara Kassymova — Guide-lecturer in Almaty★5

Dinara Kassymova

Guide-lecturer in Almaty

142 review · experience 11 years

Marat Zhunussov — Trekking instructor★4.8

Marat Zhunussov

Trekking instructor

96 reviews · experience 9 years

Oleg Kim — Driver-guide, jeep tours★4.9

Oleg Kim

Driver-guide, jeep tours

164 review · experience 13 years

Zhanna Abenova — Tour manager★4.8

Zhanna Abenova

Tour manager

78 reviews · experience 7 years

Timur Beketov — Multi-day tour guide★4.9

Timur Beketov

Multi-day tour guide

118 reviews · experience 10 years

Aliya Nurlan — Group coordinator★5

Aliya Nurlan

Group coordinator

64 review · experience 6 years

Sergey Volkov — Instructor, ski tours★4.8

Sergey Volkov

Instructor, ski tours

103 review · experience 12 years

Reviews

Reviews of the tour to Lake Alakol

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4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
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Aizhan
Google ·
★★★★★

We took a tour to Alakol. The manager helped. Woke up early, got on the minibus. Made one stop. The water is very beautiful, the beach is clean. But the ride was bumpy.

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Natasha F.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We booked the tour via WhatsApp, everything was fine, but we stood in a long queue during check-in.

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Azamat
Google ·
★★★★★

We chose the tour to Alakol because of the reviews about the turquoise water. They didn't lie. The manager processed everything quickly. But the beach was overcrowded on weekends.

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Sveta L.
Google ·
★★★★★

We stayed in July, it was hot. The transfer was fine, but the departure was delayed by an hour. Otherwise okay.

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Anna P.
Google ·
★★★★★

We went with our family to Alakol, booked the tour via WhatsApp, liked everything, the water is crystal clear, the sand is golden.

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Lyazzat
Google ·
★★★★★

Alakolge tur almatydan. Maken korsetken Timur. Birak jolda kop tebeldi. Birak ote korkem

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Ivan G.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

Went to Alakol with my wife, liked it. Took the tour spontaneously to take a break from the city. The water is warm, the sand is soft. In the mornings breakfast, then to the beach, in the evening we walked.

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Nadezhda
2GIS ·
★★★★★

We went with a child. The guide organized everything so that we were comfortable. The water is clean, the sand is soft. The downside is the lack of shade on the beach. We arrived, checked in, and went straight to the beach. The child was delighted, splashed all day. The food is okay, but sometimes we had to wait. On free days we strolled around the territory, breathed the air. Thanks to the guide for the care, but there wasn't enough shade on the beach, we had to hide under an umbrella.

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Dastan
Our website ·
★★★★★

Great vacation! Tour from Almaty to Alakol, thanks to Zhanna.

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Yelena
Our website ·
★★★★★

Tour to Alakol from Almaty. The manager helped. We liked everything.

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Oleg V.
Our website ·
★★★★★

I took a group tour to Alakol. The road is long, but the water is unreal turquoise. We went with a friend, wanted to get away from the city. We gathered early in the morning and set off. On the way we stopped to stretch. We arrived, checked in, had lunch. Then straight to the beach – the water really is turquoise, warm. We swam, sunbathed. In the evening dinner, a walk. The rest of the days we also relaxed, went for mud treatments. We liked that everything is included, no need to think about food. The road was tiring, but it's worth it.

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Timur B.
Google ·
★★★★★

Vacation on Alakol was super! Aliya helped with choosing the tour, I recommend.

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Ruslan
Our website ·
★★★★★

Chose a tour to Alakol on the advice of friends. Didn't regret it. The water is turquoise, the air heals. On free days we went for mud treatments. Thanks to Timur for excellent service

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Sergey I.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Went with friends to Alakol. The manager helped choose the tour. Liked everything: nature, weather, service. But it rained on the last day.

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Oksana D.
Google ·
★★★★★

My daughter was thrilled with the beach! Fine sand, gentle entry into the water. The downside was a bit of dirtiness in the room.

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Yekaterina
Yandex ·
★★★★★

We had long dreamed of Alakol. We chose a group tour departing from Almaty. The guide explained everything. We liked that we didn't have to think about the little things. Early in the morning we gathered in the center, got into a minibus and set off. On the way we made a stop, stretched our legs, had a snack. We arrived at the base, checked in, had lunch. Then straight to the beach – the water is warm, the sand is soft. In the evening, dinner at the restaurant, we strolled along the shore, watched the sunset. The rest of the days we just relaxed: swam, sunbathed, went for mud treatments. We really liked that everything was organized, you can relax and not think about everyday things.

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Marat K.
Google ·
★★★★★

Tour to Alakol from Almaty. Went with a colleague to change the scenery. Arrived on time, checked in, straight to the beach. The lake is like a sea, the water is warm, super!

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Viktoriya
Yandex ·
★★★★★

First time at Alakol. Transfer from Almaty was convenient. The guide told about the healing properties of the water. The only downside was getting carsick on the road.

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Aliya R.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Thanks to Aliya for organizing the tour to Alakol from Almaty, everything was clear without surprises.

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Aidos K.
Google ·
★★★★★

I had a great vacation at Alakol with a tour. The manager took care of everything. The only downside: departure was delayed by 2 hours.

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Dmitry
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Spontaneously decided to go to Alakol from Almaty. Contacted Zhanna. Everything was arranged quickly, although the departure was delayed by 30 minutes. On site straight to the beach, the water is warm, the sand is clean.

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Saltanat
Our website ·
★★★★★

Vacation at Alakol. Liked everything. Only the food was a bit scarce. We left from Almaty. In the morning we gathered early, got into the minibus. On the way we made one stop, ate at a roadside cafe. When we arrived at the base, we checked into the room, had lunch. Then we went straight to the beach, the water is warm, the sand is soft. In the evening we had dinner at the base's restaurant, watched the sunset. On free days we relaxed on the beach, went for mud treatments. The organization is good, but the food was scarce, so I gave it a 4.

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Aigul S.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

I vacationed with a friend. Zhanna suggested a tour with a convenient departure. The beaches are clean, but there are few places for sun loungers. In the morning breakfast, then to the beach. The water is warm, we swam a lot. After lunch we went for mud treatments, really liked it. In the evening we strolled, breathed the air. The guide showed and told us everything. Overall we had a good rest, but there really weren't enough sun loungers, we had to grab them early.

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Yevgeny
Our website ·
★★★★★

We took the tour to Alakol from Almaty spontaneously. The manager processed everything quickly. The water is warm, the beach is clean. The only thing is we drove for a long time, almost 10 hours.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the tour to Alakol

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For the beach at the lake, a swimsuit or swimming trunks and a towel will come in handy, and for walks around the area, comfortable shoes. During the day you will need a hat and sunscreen, and for the evening by the water, bring a windbreaker or a sweater. A water bottle and a snack for the road will also be useful — the rest is up to you.

There are no difficult hikes in the programme: you stay at Marsell Family Resort, and the beach and swimming are nearby, so everyone can choose their own pace. One day is completely free — you can relax by the water or take treatments on site. Do factor in the drive: it is about 600–650 km from Almaty to the resort, or 9–10 hours, with a stop in Usharal.

Departure from Almaty is at 06:30, arrival at the base is around 16:30–17:00, with a stop in Usharal at about 14:00 along the way. On the way back, the group leaves in the morning with stops, and the estimated return to Almaty is around 20:00. The guide will tell you the exact stop schedule before departure.

The group gathers in the centre of Almaty at 06:30, where the accompanying guide meets you and boarding the bus begins. We will confirm the exact meeting point for your date on WhatsApp. It is better to arrive a little early so you can settle in calmly.

The $162 per person already includes the journey there and back, four nights at Marsell Family Resort, three meals a day and the work of the accompanying guide. Medical and spa treatments, additional trips such as a trip to Bektau-Ata, as well as souvenirs and drinks are paid for separately on site.

This tour is a group tour, departing on schedule by bus, so there will be other tourists on the trip. If you want to go to Alakol only with your own group, write to us on WhatsApp — we will check what can realistically be arranged for your date. The programme itself does not change: five days at the lake with accommodation at Marsell Family Resort.

Write to us on WhatsApp with the departure date that suits you and how many people are travelling — that is enough to book places on the bus without prepayment. You pay for the tour on the day of the trip: via Kaspi, by card or in cash. If your plans change, cancellation of the booking is free.