Kazakhstan · TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 tours & days out justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
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!”
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…”
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”
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.”
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.”
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”
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.”
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..”
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.”
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.”
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”
Explore Astana after dark on a private guided tour with hotel pickup, illuminated landmarks, local history, comfortable transport, and English or Russian guidance.
“Damir is a fantastic, enthusiastic guide. He is deeply knowledgeable about Khazakstan 's history and it's culture. I highly recommend him because he brought the history to life and made every stop on tour interesting and pleasurable”
Review of Almaty’s Lake Issyk and Turgen Waterfall tour, with hiking details, lunch advice, guide quality, value, and practical booking tips.
“It was a wonderful sunny day for us. The trek up to Bear Waterfall was reasonably easy, but one still needs to have some fitness I reckon. But the view at the waterfall was well worth the trek. I get to enjoy the morning with my son. The lunch aRead more”
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!”
Explore Altyn Emel’s chalk mountains, volcanic rocks, and singing dunes on a long, well-run day trip from Almaty.
“We were a group of 3 and visited Aktau mountains as well as the Singing Dunes. Our guide Elnar did a fantastic job at showing us the destinations as well as giving explanations about them. The tour was organized well and didn‘t feel rushed. The lunch that was served in a guest house on the way was very delicious, too. Fully recommend this tour.”
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