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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

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.

“Nazerke was the best tour guide! She was a lot of fun and very informative with all of our stops. The tour itself was a good pace over two days and we saw a lot. I’d recommend to everyone!”

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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

Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon Day Trip


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

5.Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip

5.0

5am Almaty day trip to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake. Park tickets included, small-group pace, $57.

“Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes were absolutely stunning—peaceful, fresh, and surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests. Kaindy’s sunken trees made the lake feel unique and almost magical, while Kolsai was calm and perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. Charyn Canyon was just as impressive, with its dr”

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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

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.

“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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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

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

4.5

A full Almaty day tour with Medeu ice rink, Shymbulak mountains, Kok-Tobe views, Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, and Green Bazaar.

“We booked the tour at night for the next day morning but The tour operator did not connect with us at all. The tour operator did not show up at the pick up location. He did not even bothered to connect us, call us or reply us on app or reRead more”

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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.”

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