KAZAKHSTAN
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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.
“It was a great day trip. Lunch was delicious. The guide Dinara was also great thanks a lot for everything :)”
A long Almaty day trip that strings together Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy Lake, with guided walks and optional extras.
“Everything was well organized and the places were absolutely stunning, totally worth the long day. Aigerim was an incredible guide, very friendly, always helpful and super good at taking photos!! She made the trip really fun and relaxed. Highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Almaty, you won’t regret it!”
Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn in two days, with an overnight yurt camp, Kazakh meals, and an off-road Soviet van ride. From $130.
“Great trip, one of the highlights of our visit to Kazakhstan, we had the time and opportunity to visit many of the beautiful nature places, had wonderful traditional lunch, slept in well equipped hurts, did horseback riding, and overall enjoyed each others company. Special thanks to our wonderful guide Nazerke ❤️”
Two days from Almaty to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes plus Charyn Canyons, with yurt night, meals, parks fees and A/C transport.
“Wonderful trip! Our tour guide, Zhenis, was well organized, personable, knowledgeable and fun. He even serenaded us with karaoke's after our evening meal. The rooms were comfortable, quiet and clean (we chose the optionally priced rooRead more”
A long, small-group day from Almaty with Charyn Canyon, Moon Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, plus lunch and a Soviet-van ride.
“Wow is all I can say!!!! What a trip!!! Aza was our guide and what a great guy he is. Knows his stuff and a really friendly guy too. Thank you for everywhere you took us, thank you for all the info you passed on and thank you for making this a tour of a…”
A full-day Almaty escape: hike Turgen Waterfall, grab optional trout-farm lunch, then stroll Issyk Lake with time for photos.
“Anel is an excellent tour guide - she is well versed in the languages she spoke and took good care of the tourists. The tour was very good - although the weather did not cooperate when we were in the lake. What needs to be improved is the restaurant of choice - bad tasting food…”
Two days from Almaty to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, then Charyn Canyon and Valley of Castles, with UAZ rides and a village stay.
“Activity was great, it was a organized and diversified tour experience. Our tour guide Daniel did a great job of engaging the tour goers. Charyn Canyon was a beautiful experience and exceeded expectations. Multiple lakes and multiple canyons ensured lots of beautiful pictures.”
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.
“Hey Zeebik, I had a great time on the yesterday trip! You have such impressive knowledge, and I really enjoyed the overall experience. I’d definitely rate it 5 stars! You’re both smart and charming—keep up the great work. Thanks again for the awesome trip!”
A 9-hour Almaty day trip to Turgen Gorge’s Bear waterfall and high-mountain Lake Issyk, with guided hikes and A/C transport.
“The tour was great! Our guide Amal was really helpful and friendly, and the views at the waterfall and lake were insanely beautiful. I would highly recommend :)”
Big Almaty Lake tour from Almaty with pickup and park entry, plus optional hike. Walk, drive, and get big mountain views.
“- The tour guide Vladimir arrived on time and made sure I was safe throughout the trip. He also made sure I could climb down the slope safely as my shoes don't have really good grip. - This moderately challenging hike is enjoyable, with the view of the Big Almaty Lake and the natural landscape…”
