Balkhash shore from above

Lake Balkhash (Lepsy)

Like an endless sea

One of Asia's largest lakes: a horizon with no far shore, reeds and empty beaches. Lepsy is the stretch closest to Almaty, 443 km away. This location is in our database: you don't pay for the location, and we handle the permits.

Location fee
Free of charge
From Almaty
443 km, 5 h 15 min
Best season
June–September
Status
Lakeshore
Permits
We arrange it, 14 days
Drones
In tourist zones, after registration
Where the crew stays
Lakeside resorts
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Good for

Sea scenes, dramas, songs, commercials.

Can be combined in one trip

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