KAZAKHSTAN
Reviewed and ranked.
The 10 most popular trips in Kazakhstan. Charyn Canyon, the Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, Big Almaty Lake, the Almaty mountains and the capital up north, in one list.
Early Almaty start for Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsai Lakes. Small group, UAZ-452 ride, included lunch and park fees.
“Amazingly designed, well executed and actually a better way to enjoy 3 places in one day.. and guide with such immense knowledge.”
A long Almaty day trip that strings together Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy Lake, with guided walks and optional extras.
Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn in two days, with an overnight yurt camp, Kazakh meals, and an off-road Soviet van ride. From $130.
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!”
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.”
A full-day Almaty escape: hike Turgen Waterfall, grab optional trout-farm lunch, then stroll Issyk Lake with time for photos.
Two days from Almaty to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, then Charyn Canyon and Valley of Castles, with UAZ rides and a village stay.
Joinme Asia’s Almaty day tour links mountain icons and city classics: Medeu rink, 842-step climb, Shymbulak cable car, Rahat chocolate and Kok-Tobe views.
A 9-hour Almaty day trip to Turgen Gorge’s Bear waterfall and high-mountain Lake Issyk, with guided hikes and A/C transport.
Big Almaty Lake tour from Almaty with pickup and park entry, plus optional hike. Walk, drive, and get big mountain views.
“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…”
