The 11 Best Two-Day Tours in Kazakhstan

1.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyons 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 2 days · from $130Our pick

Review of Almaty's 2-day Kolsai, Kaindy and Charyn tour, with yurts, Kazakh food, transport tips, costs and practical advice.

“I had an unforgettable 2-day trip in Kazakhstan! The entire tour was perfectly organized — with well-planned schedules and enough free time to relax and truly enjoy every place we visited. The yurt accommodation was warm and cozy, and the meals were absolutely satisfying. Everything was well-prepared and comfortable throughout the trip. Most of all, our guide Sherz was amazing from start to finish. He took great care of everyone, made sure we were comfortable, and shared so much interesting information about the places we visited. Thanks to him, we could enjoy the trip without any worries. It was such a memorable experience, and I would highly recommend this tour…”

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2.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · from $130Top rated

Review of a 2-day Almaty tour to Kolsai, Kaindy, Charyn, Black and Moon Canyons, with yurts, meals, transport, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We had an outstanding experience touring Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, as well as staying at Saty Village, all thanks to our incredible guide, Muhta. Muhta’s deep knowledge and passion for the region brought every location to life, from the sereRead more”

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3.2-Day Tour to Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 2 days · from $105

Explore Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn Canyon from Almaty with village lodging, local meals, UAZ rides, and a lively bonfire.

“The trip was very well planned. Tomi, the guide, was absolutely awesome. Had a great deal of fun. Honestly, no complaints. 10/10 overall”

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4.2-Day Private Tour – The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $390

Explore Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy’s sunken forest on a private two-day SUV tour from Almaty with a guest-house stay.

“I recently attended a two-day tour guided by a professional and kind driver, Victor (apologies if I've misspelled the name), and an exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable guide, Margu. We are grateful for their hard work and excellent Read more”

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5.Charyn, Kolsay and Kaindy 2-Day Tour with Mount View Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 2 days · from $150

Explore Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes from Almaty with local meals, a mountain guesthouse, park fees and a small group.

“Our 2-day, 1-night trip to Almaty was absolutely perfect! A special thanks to Aika for her thoughtful care and attention throughout the journey. My friends and I were extremely satisfied with the experience. For anyone planning to visit Almaty, I highly recommend joining a tour led by Aika. The 2-day, 1-night itinerary was exceptionally well-organized—great food, comfortable accommodations, and plenty of enjoyable moments. Aika’s dedication and companionship over these two days were truly appreciated. Thank you, Aika, for making our trip so memorable!!!!”

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6.Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $135

Explore Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes on a relaxed 2-day Almaty tour with meals, mountain-view lodging and local guides.

“This tour was great. With Aika as a guide, we were well taken care of. This tour is not too rush hence we have time to enjoy the places that we have visited. It's value for money too. We have thoroughly enjoyed this tour.”

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7.Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $375

Review of a private 2-day Almaty tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, with practical advice on price, pace, guides, and hiking.

“The 3 locations are must see if you visit Kazakhstan. 2 days is much more reasonable than 1 day for this tour. We still missed best time to take photos for each location in our 2 day trip. The best way to arrange the tour is to arrive Charyn CRead more”

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8.Kolsai, Kaindy lakes and Charyn canyons 2 days small group tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $140

Explore Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy lakes on a two-day small-group tour from Almaty with meals, lodging and an English-speaking guide.

“The 2-day trip was a lot of fun, everything was organized perfectly and comfortably. The landscapes were breathtaking and sometimes almost unreally beautiful! If you are in Kazakhstan it is an absolute recommendation”

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9.2 Days Tour: Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $391

Explore Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake on a private two-day trip from Almaty with local food and family lodging.

“Exploring Kazakhstan for 2 days was an incredible journey, thanks to Explore Kazakhstan and our fantastic driver, Chingiz. The landscapes were breathtaking, and the experience was made even better by their well-organized itinerary. Read more”

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10.2-Day Tour to Kolsay Lake, Kaindy Lake & 3 Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $92Best value

Explore Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes, three canyons, a Saty Village stay, campfire, and local meals on this value-packed Almaty tour.

“great tour, the guide was really kind and the staff of the company was amazing, always available to help ! would highly recommend to book with them”

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11.Two Day Tour to Altyn Emel: Singing Dune and Aktau Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $270

Explore Altyn Emel on a two-day trip from Almaty, with the Singing Dune, Aktau Mountains, local meals, and a small group.

“I had a wonderful time exploring this remote but incredible place, Ghaukar was very professional and always made sure everything was alright. It was interesting as well to be able to meet with local people and discover their culture. Definitely recommend !”

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