The 15 Best Tours in Kazakhstan

Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip - Kaindy Lake and the bumpy UAZ connection

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,522 reviews · 17 hours · from $58Our pick

Explore Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, and Kaindy Lakes from Almaty on a 17-hour guided trip with local food and UAZ adventure.

“We had an exceptional tour to Charyn and Black Canyon, Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes with Panda Travel. Rustam was our guide and he managed the entire tour on his own with great energy, professionalism, and attention to detail. My favorite part was the UAV bus ride to Kaindy Lake where he sang Kazakh rap music on the way. The driver was also really nice and he ensured we stayed on schedule at every stop. The scenery was breathtaking, and the day was seamlessly organized. Highly recommended! Thank you Rustam and Panda Travel!”

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Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour

2.Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 642 reviews · from $58Top rated

See Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake from Almaty on a 15-hour small-group tour with lunch and hotel pickup.

“We had a wonderful time at the lakes and canyons, and Amina was a fantastic guide. It was a long day, but everything was well paced. Lunch was very nice, and the views were stunning - thoroughly recommended!”

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Almaty: Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyons Day Trip

3.Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyons Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 505 reviews · 16 hours · from $43

Explore Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, and Kaindy Lakes from Almaty on a $43 guided day trip with transport, mountain views, and optional rides.

“super trip, long day but we could do everything in one day. The guide was really good and pleasant. I recommand, the locations are super beautiful and everything is taken in charge for a reasonable price. Thank you to the guide Dilnaz and the trainee Ice”

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From Almaty: Kolsay, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip

4.Kolsay, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 452 reviews · from $43

See Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, Charyn and Black Canyons, and enjoy a full-value 17-hour adventure from Almaty.

“It's amazing how much you can fit into a single day but our amazing guide Karina made it happen. Even though it's a super early start, she kept us comfortable and excited all day. The places we stopped at and the ones we saw along the way were so beautiful! One of my favorite moments was when Karina and another guide Aiym got us singing and having fun during the ride to the second lake, where we also rode horses!”

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Almaty: Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyons 2-Day Tour

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

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

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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Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour

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

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

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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Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included)

7.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · from $57

Review of Almaty’s 17-hour Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn tour, with lunch, transport, costs, walking advice, and honest pros and cons.

“This trip started at 6 am and ended at 11:39 p.m. Had a pleasant experience. Tour guide was well versed in English, vehicle was clean. Most importantly everyone who went on the trip was very disciplined. And the best part was enjoying traditional Kazakh food in a quaint village near the kandy kolsai lake. Must try for those who have stamina for such long travel. It's worth it.”

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Almaty: Esik Lake and Turgen Waterfall Day Trip

8.Esik Lake and Turgen Waterfall Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · 10 hours · from $28Best value

Escape Almaty for Turgen Waterfall and Issyk Lake, with mountain views, an optional trout lunch, easy hikes, and excellent value at $28.

“the guide was excellent... the places visited were beautiful”

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Almaty: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon Day Tour

9.Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 17 hours · from $57

Visit Charyn, Black and Moon Canyons, plus Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes on a 17-hour Almaty tour with lunch for $57.

“A long, but great day out managing to squeeze in a number of beautiful sights across the day - our tour guide Dana was attentive, good humoured and regularly shared cultural insights on Kazakhstan with our group, ably supported by Aydar who was great company for the day, and very willing to share local knowledge too.”

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Almaty: 2-Day Tour to Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon

10.2-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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Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

11.Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · from $49

Review of Almaty’s 17-hour VIP trip to Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn Canyon, with practical tips on transport, costs, timing, and guides.

“Excellent arrangements, always on time! Highlight - Tour guide - Rustam, amazing personality, funny and always cheerful. He made the tour felt like a breeze with amazing vibes. P.S Loved your playlist!”

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Almaty: City tour and Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok-Tobe

12.City tour and Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok-Tobe

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 163 reviews · 11 hours · from $49

See Almaty’s mountain sights, markets, cathedral, Shymbulak cable car, and Kok-Tobe on an 11-hour guided tour for $49.

“traffic jam and thick fog at shymbulak. despite that its a pleasant day trip.”

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Almaty: Lake Issyk with Turgen Waterfall Day Tour

13.Lake Issyk with Turgen Waterfall Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 127 reviews · 9 hours · from $32

Review of Almaty’s Lake Issyk and Turgen Waterfall tour, with mountain views, a short hike, local lunch, transport tips, and honest value advice.

“Thanks for our tour guide alka and driver so good arange our trip make wonderfull so kind make all people join happy..”

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Almaty City: Big Almaty Lake Roundtrip Transfer and Tour

14.Big Almaty Lake Roundtrip Transfer and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Visit Big Almaty Lake from Almaty without a long hike, with mountain views, local stories, an eco taxi, and flexible seasonal stops.

“Noos was a fantastic guide, very humorous and knowledgeable. The timing to get the lake just before sunrise was the highlight of the tour. I highly recommend.”

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Big Almaty Lake Tour with Optional Hike

15.Big Almaty Lake Tour with Optional Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 109 reviews · from $69

Review of Almaty’s Big Almaty Lake tour, with hiking or car access, mountain views, guide tips, price, timing, and practical advice.

“Dmitriy is an extremely knowledgeable guide, giving us in depth history of Kazakhstan on the journey to the mountains. He also explained how the mountain lakes etc were formed which was very interesting. The hike itself was amazing. It was challenging, but that made the view at the Big Almaty Lake even better. It truly is a stunning lake and the mountain views all through the hike are breathtaking. I would fully recommend this to anyone who is capable. Make sure to wear shoes with good grip👍 One of the best experiences of my life.”

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