KAZAKHSTAN
Reviewed and ranked.
The 10 most popular tours in Kazakhstan. What each trip covers, who runs it, and what you pay to book.
Early Almaty start for Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsai Lakes. Small group, UAZ-452 ride, included lunch and park fees.
“Very professional service provided by the team. On time pickup, drop, and different locations visit. Very nice arrangement of traditional lunch.”
Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn in two days, with an overnight yurt camp, Kazakh meals, and an off-road Soviet van ride. From $130.
“The guide was super knowledgeable on geography and culture and was able to convey it to everyone very effectively. The accomodation was comfortable abd professional and the vehicle was extremely good as well. Recommend this”
Two days from Almaty to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes plus Charyn Canyons, with yurt night, meals, parks fees and A/C transport.
“I had a great trip. 2 days is perfect to visit these sites. Our guide, Elnara, was always attentive. The bus driver was also very good. Both of them handled a bus breakdown perfectly, making sure we didn’t miss anything in the program. ThankRead more”
A long, small-group day from Almaty with Charyn Canyon, Moon Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, plus lunch and a Soviet-van ride.
“Wonderful trip. Packed so much in. Canyons, deserts, mountains, lakes. It's a long day but worth it!”
Two days from Almaty to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, then Charyn Canyon and Valley of Castles, with UAZ rides and a village stay.
“I did my tour during November and it was really amazing due to low peak season. During this season, the lakes are crystal, turquoise, silhouetted by the pepper white snowy mountains. If you are doing this trip, please bring along sufficient drinking water and snack bars. Can be physically straining if you do choose to…”
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.
“I recently went on this tour, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The tour was well-organized, engaging, and gave me a deeper appreciation of the place we visited. Every stop felt meaningful, and the pace was just right—not rushed, but never boring. What truly made the experience exceptional was our…”
A 9-hour Almaty day trip to Turgen Gorge’s Bear waterfall and high-mountain Lake Issyk, with guided hikes and A/C transport.
“Our tour guide was Aika, she did a great job introducing Kazakhstan and its culture, and the flow of the trip to us. Arrival are very on time. She also engaged us with mini games during some parts of the trip, videos were also played in the tv van, aircon was also good in the…”
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…”
Private full-day Astana tour with hotel pickup, key landmarks, museum time, lunch, and optional wine tasting, plus tickets for Bayterek and the museum.
“Tour was amazing. Zhalgas is friendly and knowledgeable and was a delight to spend the day with. Conversation was never boring, and I learned so much more than I would have trying to navigate around Astana by myself. This is how I would recommend immersing yourself in Kazakh culture, especially as a solo traveler. 1000/10.”
See Astana’s big landmarks lit up at night with a guide, hotel pickup, and a smart 4-hour route packed with stories and photo stops.
“This was the best tour I have ever been on. The guide was incredibly kind and extremely knowledgeable, we asked hundreds of questions and he knew the answer to every single one. The tour combines driving around the city with walking stops, allowing you to truly experience Astana from different perspectives. We enjoyed it so…”
