The 15 Best Private Tours in Kazakhstan

Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup - The Grand Mosque and Hazret Sultan show two sides of faith

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $149Our pick

Explore Astana’s grand mosques, museums, bridges, and landmarks on a private tour with lunch, hotel pickup, and optional wine tasting.

“The tour was comprehensive and offered a comfortable experience to someone travelling for the first time to Astana. There were many sights in the city and this tour had allowed me to cover as many places as possible within a short span Read more”

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Astana: Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

2.Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $249

Escape Astana for Burabay National Park, with Bolektau views, forest lunch, lake boating or horseback riding, private pickup, and a guide.

“As a nature lover, I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Kadyrbek, my guide, was knowledgeable, polite, and courteous, making me feel safe throughout the journey. His fluent English made everything effortless. Highly recommended!”

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2-Day Experiences, Almaty Tours, Charyn Canyon Tours, Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes Tours, Private, Private Tours in Almaty, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

3.2-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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Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

4.Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $200

Explore Almaty in one day with mountain views, Kok Tobe, historic sites, local food, markets, lunch, and a private guide.

“Great to see glacier in Shymbulak. Kok Tobe is a very nice place to visit. Lunch in Navat is good. Our guide, Alina, is also wonderful and helpful.”

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Almaty Tours, Big Almaty Lake Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Private, Private Tours in Almaty, Tour Reviews, Tours

Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking

5.Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $69Best value

Review of the Big Almaty Lake tour from Almaty, with hiking and car options, guide advice, costs, timing, and practical booking tips.

“Went by myself at the end of a work trip to Almaty. It was a beautiful hike and Viktor, our young guide, was knowledgeable and you can tell he loves to do this job. I am so glad I did this, because going alone would be impossible. Read more”

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Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

6.Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $80

See Astana’s grand mosques, Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr, and key monuments on a private half-day tour with hotel pickup.

“A great tour of Astana with Kadyrbek who was very informative. We went to the amazing new mosque, key monuments and sights across the city and also to the Orthodox Cathedral, ending up with panoramic views from the observation tower - 4 hours went by very quickly. Kadyrbek’s knowledge was superb and his command of English just great.”

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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty

7.Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,435

Review of an 8-day private Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan tour from Almaty, covering canyons, lakes, yurts, hot springs, meals, and mountain roads.

“Thank you SUV Tours for organising such a wonderful and safe holiday for me and my family. Our tour guide, Ramil, is very professional and take good care of us throughout the whole trip.”

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2-Day Experiences, Almaty Tours, Charyn Canyon Tours, Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes Tours, Private, Private Tours in Almaty, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

8.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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Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty

9.Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $375

Review of a private Almaty day tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy, and Kolsai Lakes, with meals, park fees, local lunch, and practical tips.

“We had a very good tour guide - Yeldar from Suv tours. He gave us so information about the lakes. We enjoyed both the lakes and canyons so much. Yeldar was very patient with us. He let us have all the time to spend at the lakes and canyons.”

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Almaty Tours, Medeu & Shymbulak Tours, Private, Private Tours in Almaty, Skiing, Tour Reviews, Tours

Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion

10.Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $147

Review of Almaty’s private Medeu and Shymbulak excursion, with cable-car views, hotel pickup, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“Get some solid clothing if it’s winter , try to book skiing lessons if Available. He helped us to book it .”

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Private Day Trip to Fantastic Charyn Canyon

11.Private Day Trip to Fantastic Charyn Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $180

Review of a private Charyn Canyon day trip from Almaty, with red-rock views, Valley of Castles hikes, transport, pricing, and practical tips.

“First n foremost our Driver cum guide was the best person.His name was Miras.Very courteous n .helpful.His English was fluent n he showed us all the places.Scenery n weather was good.Will recommend a visit to Almaty to all.”

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One Day Private Kolsay Lake, Charyn and Black canyon

12.One Day Private Kolsay Lake, Charyn and Black canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $179

See Kolsay Lake, Charyn Canyon, Moon Canyon and Black Canyon from Almaty on a private day tour with lunch and hotel pickup.

“The day started at 6:30 exactly, being picked up with my guide's brand new car. Everytjinf was scheduled to perfection. The guide/driver was very knowledgable and passionate. I was given the option of first going to the canyon or to the lakRead more”

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Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort

13.Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $215

Review of Almaty’s private Medeu and Shymbulak tour, with cable cars, mountain views, dam stairs, timing, price, and booking advice.

“We are a family of 3 with a 19 month old baby. We booked this tour for Sunday June 16th and no one showed up!! We tried contacting the tour operator the day before and nobody responded, nor did they try to contact us and tell us if there was any problem. Our money is GONE!”

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Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour

14.Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $180

Explore Kolsai Lake, Charyn Canyon, Moon Canyon, Black Canyon, and optional Kaindy Lake on a private day trip from Almaty.

“This is a must-visit place when traveling to Almaty. The journey is very convenient with a private one-day tour, which is quite appropriate in terms of duration. The views are stunning, both along the way and at the canyon and lake. I was very impressed, especially with the tour guide who was incredibly kind and took excellent care of us. We had an elderly member, nearly 70 years old, in our group, and the guide made sure to find the best routes to the highlights, considering their needs, and took photos for us throughout the trip. Since we came from Thailand, where there is no snow or similar landscapes, we…”

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Almaty Region 5 Days Private Tour from Almaty

15.Almaty Region 5 Days Private Tour from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,435

Explore Kazakhstan’s Almaty region on a private five-day tour with Aktau Mountains, Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes.

“Since we found SUV Tours on the internet about six months ago, we can't fault the lead up to and the delivery of an excellent five-day tour in Almaty, the Aktau and Katutau Mountains, the Singing Dune, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsai Lakes.”

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