How much is a taxi from Almaty to lake Issyk?

The best way to get from Almaty to Lake Issyk without a car is to taxi which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $14.

How do I go to Issyk Lake from Almaty?

The road from the city of Almaty takes about 1.5 hours. You need to move along the Kuldzha highway towards Kegen and turn right to Issyk. You can also get on the Talgar highway, bypassing the city of Talgar. The road is paved.

How much is a taxi from Almaty airport to city Centre?

Typically, the taxi cost from Almaty Airport to Downtown is around €5.30 (KZT 2,500) for a journey of approximately 35 minutes.

How to visit Issyk Lake?

How do you get around Almaty?

You can get around the city with busses, trolleybuses, metro and taxis. You can click here to learn about their official schedules and routes. You can buy a rechargeable “ONAY” card in order to use public transportation with ease. The card is available in airport, railway and metro stations.

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Is Uber available in Almaty?

Uber is no longer available in Kazakhstan and has merged with Russian company Yandex Go to provide app based taxi hailing services in major cities like Astana and Almaty.

Is public transport free in Almaty?

Transportation Questions

In Almaty ride on public bus and subway costs 80 KZT (one way) and in Astana - 90 KZT (one way). In major cities taxi ride ranges from 800 - 1000 Tenge. In other cities fares are cheaper.

Can you swim in lake Issyk?

Nestled in the majestic Tian Shan mountains, Issyk Kul is the crown jewel of Kyrgyzstan — a vast, tranquil lake renowned for its stunning alpine scenery. Begin your adventure with a scenic boat ride across the crystal-clear waters, where swimming is a refreshing option from May through September.

Is Issyk Kul worth visiting?

The nature in Issyk Kul area is also very unique and it has been recognized by Unesco as a biosphere reserve. Issyk Kul and the mountain areas surrounding are filled with geological and natural sights that make Issyk Kul a great round trip destination and the top destination of Kyrgyzstan also for foreign tourists.

How do I get to Issyk Kul Lake?

The simplest way to reach Issyk Kul is by minibus from Bishkek western bus station (Западный автовокзал Zapadniy avtovokzal). There are minibuses that goes over northern or southern shore, you can arrange with driver to stop at your desired village. The price is 280 som to Cholpon Ata and about 350 som to Karakol.

Do I need cash in Almaty?

At the bazaars (especially in Northern regions) one can pay roubles. The main Euro and international credit cards are accepted. They are easily accepted in big hotels, shops and restaurants of Almaty. You can see cash machines in the banks, hotels and trade centers.

How much is Blue Sky taxi in Almaty?

Blue Sky Energy, the first electric taxi service in Kazakhstan operates with Almaty airport and uses Nissan Leaf and Tesla cars. Rates from the airport to hotels in the city range from KZT 5 000.00 to KZT 8 000.00 each way.

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Is Issyk-Kul safe?

In a word, security in Kyrgyzstan “depends on the place. The areas around the capital Bishkek and Lake Issyk Kul are popular tourist destinations and relatively safe.

Where to stay around Issyk-Kul lake?

Can you drink water from Issyk-Kul?

Please note that water in Issyk-Kul and Tuz-Kol lakes is salty. Avoid drinking water flowing through pastures or runoff from glaciers, as it may contain harmful micro-organisms.

What animals are in Issyk-Kul Lake?

Waters of Issyk-Kul, rich in oxygen, inhabit 13 species of fish belonging to the families of carp, salmon, including naked osman, carp, gray char. Lizard agama. Steppe viper. Squirrel.

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Is Issyk-Kul saltwater?

The lake water's salinity is approx. 0.6% – compared to 3.5% salinity of typical seawater – and, although the lake level is still currently some 8 metres (26 ft) higher than in medieval times, its level now drops by approximately 5 centimetres (2.0 in) per year due to water diversion.

What to avoid in Almaty?

Can I pay cash in Almaty bus?

Yes, you can. There's an option of topping up in the app from your bank card, though I've never used it. You can pay in cash to the driver. It costs 200 Tenge.

Which street is famous in Almaty?

Arbat Street or the Zhybek Zholy Street is Almaty's main shopping street which is spread from Abylaikhan Avenue to Furmanov Street and is best explored on foot. While walking down, one can see the diversity of shopping in the area.