8 Lakes Resort Transfer from Almaty by Private Minibus
The 8 Lakes Park Resort (Vosem Ozer) in the village of Kamenskoe Plato, Talgar District, is about an hour’s drive from the city: eight lakes, a protected natural area and quiet beyond the city limits. We bring a private 13-seat Toyota Hiace to your door, load your things and drive the whole group right to the resort gates.
from 50,000 ₸ for the whole Toyota Hiace minibus, round trip
Pickup at your address · passenger insurance · available 24/7
Our drivers don’t speak English. Phone calls are in Russian or Kazakh, so WhatsApp works best: write in English and we’ll reply using a translator. Need an interpreter? We can arrange one for an extra fee, agreed in advance.
How the trip works
Pickup at your door in Almaty
You choose the address and time: home, office, hotel or airport. When you book, we name the vehicle and give you the driver’s phone number; the driver arrives early and helps with the luggage.
The minibus is yours
The 13-seat Toyota Hiace travels with your group only. The price is for the vehicle, so the bigger the group, the less each person pays. If there are more than 13 of you, you can book a second minibus, or we do two runs in a row on a short route.
Driver, fuel and road included
The driver’s service, fuel, toll sections and pickup in Almaty are all in the quoted price. Paid separately, if your route needs them: national park entrance fees, ski passes, a local off-road vehicle, paid parking and pickup outside the city.
Round trip
The round trip is one price. The driver waits for your group on site for as long as you said when booking; if you stay longer, you pay only for the extra hours.
Luggage: 13 traveling light, up to 9 with suitcases
Bags and gear go in a separate compartment. If everyone has a large suitcase or a stroller, we take up to 9 people; with skis and snowboards, 9–10. Tell us what you’re bringing when you book.
Payment: cash, Kaspi or invoice
Trips in the city and nearby are paid after the trip. Long intercity trips and trips of several days need a partial prepayment to hold the date, the rest before departure. Companies get an invoice, a contract and closing documents.
We take your group to the 8 Lakes resort and bring you back: a 13-seat Toyota Hiace with a driver, from 50,000 ₸ for the whole minibus, both ways. We pick everyone up at one convenient point in Almaty, drive you to the gates on Kamenskoe Plateau and come back for you at the agreed time, even late in the evening.
The 8 Lakes Park Resort is a large year-round recreation area in the village of Kamenskoe Plato, Talgar District, outside Almaty. It covers almost 1,200 hectares: eight stocked lakes with clean artesian water, a thermal spa, cottages and hotel rooms, restaurants and a beach area. People come here for a quiet family day, with a big group for a company event, and in winter for ice skating and tubing. It is only about 40 km from the city center, roughly an hour’s drive.
You book cottages, the spa and restaurant tables through the 8 Lakes reception, and we gather your group in Almaty and get it there and back.
Almaty to Kamenskoe Plateau: the road and stops
The resort is outside the city, in the village of Kamenskoe Plato, in the direction of Talgar. The route follows the Kuldzha highway to the turnoff for Tonkeris and then the signs: about 40 km, roughly an hour on the road; the exact time depends on getting out of the city and on the weather. The driver knows the road, so there is no circling around looking for the right turn to 8 Lakes.
There are places on the way to stop for water or small things for the road, and beyond the city limits it gets noticeably quieter. Tell us when your booking starts and what time you need to be there, and we will time the pickup so you make it to check-in or the start of the event without rushing.
What the 8 Lakes resort offers
The grounds are large and open all year. In summer there is a beach area by the lakes, walks and fishing; the lakes are stocked and the water is artesian. The thermal spa with warm pools and a bathhouse complex is open all year, and you can grab a bite or celebrate an occasion at one of the resort’s restaurants. Cottages and rooms are available for overnight stays, so many people come not just for the day but for a weekend out of town.
In winter 8 Lakes has an ice rink, tubing slopes and equipment rental. It is a convenient format for families with children and for a company outing in the cold season. Check the opening hours of specific areas, prices and availability with the resort itself.
Transfer or on your own: how to get to 8 Lakes
The plateau is close, but going there in several cars is awkward: someone is behind the wheel all day, you arrive at the resort at different times, and your things and gear get split between trunks. One minibus keeps the group together: you leave and come back as one party, and on the road you can relax.
For a group of 8–13 people, the whole Hiace costs less than several taxis both ways, especially if you are staying overnight at the resort and the return trip is set in advance. The driver picks up the group in Almaty, takes you to the 8 Lakes gates and comes back for you at the agreed time, that same evening or the next day.
8 Lakes: how the trip works
To the resort gates and back
We drop you right at the entrance to 8 Lakes and pick you up at the agreed time.
Easy for company events
The whole team rides in one vehicle and can talk plans on the way.
Bring your things and gear
Overnight bags for the cottage, sportswear, sleds and skates in winter: the Hiace’s luggage compartment holds the whole group’s gear.
Departure on your timing
Afternoon check-in or an early start for a full day: we set the pickup time to match your booking.
8 Lakes: trip price
from 50,000 ₸ — for the whole Toyota Hiace minibus, round trip
The driver and fuel are included. We quote the total before departure; it only goes up if you decide to extend the waiting time.
Only your group is on board, and you decide how long to stay at each stop.
All day trips from Almaty →Customer reviews on 2GIS
“Efficient and fast — a clean bus with a driver arrived on time.”
“Excellent — they provided a minibus with a driver very quickly.”
Toyota Hiace: cabin and luggage
All photos
- 13 passenger seats
- Air conditioning and heating
- High roof
- Soft reclining seats
- Electric door
- Luggage compartment
These photos show a 13-seat Toyota Hiace with a high roof and a wide aisle between the seats. We took them ourselves: the cabin, the seats and the luggage compartment.
13-seat cabin
Luggage compartment
8 Lakes: frequently asked questions
How much is a transfer from Almaty to the 8 Lakes resort?
From 50,000 ₸ for the whole Toyota Hiace minibus, both ways. Tell us whether the minibus should wait on site or you are staying overnight. We’ll give you the exact amount right away, on WhatsApp or by phone. Accommodation, the spa and meals at the resort are paid separately to the resort.
How long is the drive to 8 Lakes?
About an hour each way, roughly 40 km along the Kuldzha highway to the village of Kamenskoe Plato. The exact time depends on traffic leaving Almaty and on the season.
Do you book cottages and the spa at the resort?
No, we only provide transport to the resort. Accommodation, the thermal spa, restaurant tables and winter equipment are booked directly through the 8 Lakes reception. We bring your group to the gates and take you back.
How many people fit in the minibus?
The cabin has 13 seats, and bags and gear ride in the luggage compartment. All 13 can travel light; if everyone has a large suitcase or bulky gear, we take up to 9 passengers. That is enough for a big family or a work team.
Can we book a transfer for a company event with a late-evening return?
Yes. We work 24/7: we can take the group to the start of the event and bring it back to Almaty even late at night. We fix the return time in advance so the minibus is waiting for you on site.
Tell us where and when
We’ll bring a Toyota Hiace minibus with a driver to any address in Almaty at the time you need. Available 24/7.
Our drivers don’t speak English. Phone calls are in Russian or Kazakh, so WhatsApp works best: write in English and we’ll reply using a translator. Need an interpreter? We can arrange one for an extra fee, agreed in advance.