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10 Things To Do In Almaty

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The 10 most booked things to do in and around Almaty. City tours, the Charyn canyon, the mountain lakes and the slopes above town, all from the southern capital.

10 Things To Do In Almaty

Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour

Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour - Charyn Canyon National Park: Valley of the Castles walk time

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

Most Popular★ 5.0

Early Almaty start for Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsai Lakes. Small group, UAZ-452 ride, included lunch and park fees.

“The destinations were beautiful (Canyon & Lakes) but not worth 9 hours of dangerous driving! The driver was unprofessional and took unnecessary risks for zero reason. Half the group grew upset. After warning, the driver slowed down for a short while, then returned to playing russian roullete with our lives... Including passing around blind curves…”

642 reviewsFrom $58.00by Kazakhstan Very Nice

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Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour

Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour - Lower Kolsai Lake: Walking Time First, Then Optional Horse or Boat

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

★ 5.0

Two days from Almaty to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes plus Charyn Canyons, with yurt night, meals, parks fees and A/C transport.

“We took the 2 days tour of Koldai Kandy lake with Canyons it was an absolute wonder. Our guide Dana really made a difference in making this tour amazing. Of course the places and Kazakhstan nature are very beautiful but what I liked the most was the great enthusiasm, caring and knowledge sharing of our…”

392 reviewsFrom $130.00by Kazakhstan Guided Tours

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

Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included) - Charyn Canyon: your first real taste of Kazakhstan’s canyon drama

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

★ 5.0

A long, small-group day from Almaty with Charyn Canyon, Moon Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, plus lunch and a Soviet-van ride.

“The tour was amazing — we covered all the main places, and our guide, Luba, was excellent and very informative. The only drawback was the car’s speed on the way there; even though the road was empty, the driver was going very slowly, Read more”

292 reviewsFrom $57.00by Kazakhstan Guided Tours

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Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon Day Trip


4.Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon Day Trip

★ 4.5

Day trip from Almaty to Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake for canyon walks, lunar/black viewpoints, and optional horse or boat rides.

“It is fun one day tour and see a good panoramic view our driver is a good one and also our guide Mi (im not sure about the name) is very helpful and attentative for the tourist inquiry”

102 reviewsFrom $43.00by Joinme Asia

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Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip

Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip - Charyn Canyon National Park: The Black Canyon Viewpoint Stop

Singing dunes & Aktau mountains group tour to Altyn Emel

Singing dunes & Aktau mountains group tour to Altyn Emel - Katutau frozen lava: volcanic rock forms plus a realistic lunch break

6.Singing dunes & Aktau mountains group tour to Altyn Emel

★ 5.0

Altyn Emel day tour from Almaty: Aktau chalk mountains, Katutau lava rocks, and 150m singing dunes with lunch and park fees.

“Kassym is a definitely friendly and informative guides. The hiking journey is not tiring due to great conversation. Nice lunch at the local guest house is definitely a warm and exciting experience.”

74 reviewsFrom $250.00by Kazakhstan Very Nice

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

2-Day Private Tour - The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon - Day 2: Kolsai Lake hike and Kaindy’s sunken forest

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

★ 5.0

Private 2-day SUV trip from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy’s sunken forest with overnight at a guest house.

“Can't afford more than two stars for this experience unfortunately. I booked the tour based on recommendations from other travellers however my experience was nowhere near the mark. Here is why: 1. The tour started on a somewhat distRead more”

71 reviewsFrom $390.00by Kolsai Tour

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Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar

Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar - Shymbulak: cable car access to mountain views and year-round hiking energy

Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

Private Full Day Almaty City Tour - Kok-Tobe Park at 1130 m: big views and easy wandering

9.Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

★ 5.0

A full-day private Almaty tour mixing mountains, major parks, a historic wooden cathedral, and local food and candy stops.

“Had a lovely day in Almaty with Assel! Saw the beautiful sites of the city and Assel knew all of the best spots for photos and souvenirs. Would highly recommend.”

54 reviewsFrom $200.00by Almaty Inspiration Tour

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Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking

Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking - Drive option vs hiking option: choose your day correctly

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

★ 4.5

Big Almaty Lake hike or car transfer from Almaty. Reach 2500m, hear local stories, and enjoy 40–60 min at the water.

“Terribly unprofessional guy. He's called Dmitry I believe. Didn't seem interested in doing to the tour. He had the audacity to cancel an hour before the agreed time. I wasted a whole day because of this useless guy.”

46 reviewsFrom $69.00by DAO Travel

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