Things to Do in Almaty

Discover the natural treasures of Almaty on this guided day trip. Marvel at the peaceful Kaindy and Kolsai lakes before exploring the towering cliffs and red rocks of Black and Charyn Canyons.

With our team you will get acquainted with Almaty city, in one day you will visit all significant places: mountains, historical places, national museum, local market with local food. We guarantee you experience with full of joy, good mood and unforgettable memories will be captured by your heart!

On this private guided tour of Almaty, you'll visit the most important landscapes and discover the history of the largest city in Kazakhstan!

Discover the natural treasures of Almaty on this guided day trip. Marvel at the peaceful Kaindy and Kolsai lakes before exploring the towering cliffs and red rocks of Black and Charyn Canyons.

Join us as we take you to the stunning Charyn Canyon, the peaceful Kolsai Lakes, and the unique Kaindy Lake with its submerged forest with a nightover in a hotel with stunning view of the Magnificent Mountains. Enjoy easy and comfortable travel with us. Book now and experience the beauty of Kazakhstan’s landscapes! Your pleasure and safety is our priority!

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Embark on a guided hike to the Bogdanovich Glacier and Oktyabrskaya Cave. Take a cable car to the Shymbulak Ski Resort and enjoy a scenic outdoor lunch with a view of the glacier.

In one day, you can visit the most beautiful places with spectacular nature: Charyn Canyon, "the little brother of Grand Canyon," Kolsay Lake, the pearl of Tyan Shan Mountain, and Kaindy Lake, a flooded forest. Incredible views of the most unusual, mysterious, and inexplicable natural phenomena won't leave you indifferent. Inspire yourself with the beauty of Kazakhstani nature.

This service offers transfer from Almaty to Bishkek or vice versa by comfortable car. Make your journey more comfortable.

This tour combines all of the most famous sites in Almaty. In one day you will experience our famous central park, a large outdoor market, the beauty of the Tien Shen mountains as we travel to Shymbulak, Koktobe, a popular tourist destination. This is one of the best tours if you want to see the best of Almaty. Your safety and comfort will be provided by your personal guide. We will offer you the most interesting itinerary and most convenient time for you.

Best place to see around Almaty 100 % guarantee!Custom car ride or hiking tour.

Our Team Do a Special tours, as we show the location - breathtaking spots, which few people know about, professional Staff - prepares you a lunch, an expert guide organizes a fascinating trip, tells a lot of interesting historical facts. We do the best tours have ever you had. 07-30 Departure from your hotel/hostel/ apartments Almaty 09-30 Stop at the road bazaar at Baiseit village 11-30 Arrival to Charyn Canyon-National Park hike 2-3hr and Yummy Canyon Lunch 14:30 Overview Canyon on Panorama (Breathtaking sight, trembling in the Knees) 15-30 Departure from Charyn Canyon to Bartogai reservoir 17-00 Arrival to Bartogai reservoir, overview, Barista-guide happy to cook Coffee from or Tea (Khan tea, Tashkent tea, fruit tea) 17-30 Departure from Bartogai Lake to Almaty City 20-00 Arrival to Almaty.

Discover the natural beauty of Kazakhstan on a day trip from Almaty Explore breathtaking lakes, canyons, and landscapes on a day trip from Almaty with guided tours and transport.

Embark on a private adventure to Kazakhstan's stunning Charyn Canyon, Kaiyndy, and Kolsay Lakes. Enjoy a fully personalized experience with expert local guidance, flexible itineraries, and exclusive access to breathtaking natural wonders. This tour sets itself apart by offering unparalleled comfort, customized pacing, and the chance to explore off-the-beaten-path sites. Perfect for nature lovers and adventurers, you’ll discover Kazakhstan’s most iconic landscapes, all while enjoying a seamless, memorable journey tailored just for you. Book now for an unforgettable day of discovery!

Visit the most famous sites of the Almaty region on this 2-day tour to the Canyons, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes. Enjoy a night stay in a real yurt (nomadic housing) and delicious meals of Kazakh cuisine.

Our tour programme is really unique, during one day guests visit 6 interesting, different locations in the canyons of Charyn River. In addition to walking inside the popular Castle Valley Canyon (Location # 1), we offer guests a visit to the observation deck, the view from the top of Castle Valley Canyon is a breathtaking view of the entire canyon (Location # 2). Next we visit Moon Canyon with a truly lunar, ethereal scale, the ground turns from a burgundy colour to a yellow hue (Location # 3). The next stop on the route is "Stone Shelf", a place with volcanic activity a million years ago (Location # 4). The "Napoleon" location includes an unforgettable view of the main canyon of the Charyn River and a huge amount of free space (Location # 5). The last point of the route is the "Austrian View" - the turns of the Charyn River take shape in the form of a giant snake, bordered by the green edge of an ancient tree - turanga (Location # 6).

Explore 4 fun, local bars on a bar crawl in Almaty, with welcome shots at each stop. Get to know fellow travelers, play games, compete in contests, and get rewards at the end.

We will start our trip in the morning from your hotel. Drive will take approximately 2.5 hours. Museum-reserve is located on the vast territory with hills, canyons and rocks. There are several groups of petroglyphs of different eras. We will observe all of the available ones. You will have a chance to learn about the life of people and see unique petroglyphs of different time periods from bronze age to late medieval documented on these rocks.

Enjoy the incredibly beautiful scenery of the big Almaty lake. After visit the Almaty apple garden with a beautiful landscape of the Almaty mountains and try the real and legendary Aport apple

In one day you can visit the most beautiful places with Spectacular nature Charyn Canyon "little brother of Grand Canyon", Kolsay lake- pearl of Tyan Shan mountain and Kaindy lake- flooded forest. Incredible view,the most unusual, mysterious and inexplicable natural phenomena won't leave you indifferent. Inspire yourself with the beauty of Kazakhstan nature.

Discover the natural beauty of Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, the Charyn Canyon, and the Valley of Castles on a 2-day tour from Almaty. Stay in a guest house in a Kazakh village for 1 or 2 nights.

If you Stopped in Almaty and decide what to visit near by? Have to visit 3 Top most beautiful places Kaindy Lake - this is a fantastically beautiful Lake Created by nature ... Coniferous trees Christmas trees, under water - this Lake with a flooded forest will delight you The majestic Charyn Canyon - you will be greeted by a warm climate, where there is no snow in winter, and a stunning sunset in summer Catch the moment and go on a super Road trip right now!

During this tour "The Hunns" ethno-village you will get acquainted with the everyday life of the ancient Kazakhs. The hospitable atmosphere and the traditional infrastructure of the village is unique.

Explore the wilderness of Kungey Alatau mountains in one of our most authentic and adventure mixed horseback riding and hiking trips to Kolsay Lakes. You will explore wild and unknown trails avoiding crowded and touristic places, get an unusual experience of traveling by horse and feet in wild environment among the beauties of pristine untouched nature, enjoy the simple camping life, try the lifestyle of Nomads and feel the spirit of discovery.

Want to see the true beauty of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains and recharge your batteries with the energy of hot springs? Join us on a tour through the picturesque Alma-Arasan and Ayusay gorges!

If you want to visit the most picturesque locations in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, the six-day tour "Golden Ring of Central Asia" will give you such an opportunity. Six days on an active tour will be filled with the most vivid impressions of incredible landscapes, natural wonders and the beauty of the mountains. Individual tour of the Almaty region and the southern coast of Issyk Kul. Embark on an emotional journey filled with new experiences from the life of nomads. Kyrgyzstan is a country of high mountains and unique natural sites. From ancient times to the present day, nomads have moved from gorge to gorge over high, unspoilt mountain passes to the alpine pastures where they spend the summer enjoying the pure, clean air. Now you have the chance to explore the mountains, green gorges, and turquoise alpine lakes with them. Walk the same roads used by shepherds since ancient times. You will meet locals along the way and learn more about Kyrgyz culture and history.

Experience the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Almaty on a day tour. Visit the Medeo ice rink, Green Bazaar, the Park of 28 Panfilov Guards, Shymbulak ski resort, and the scenic Kok Tobe hill.

During this tour, you will have a chance to explore beautiful lakes and 2nd biggest canyon in the world Charyn canyon. You will try Kazakh national food and stay in cozy guest house of Kazakh family

Try skiing or snowboarding for the first time or improve your technique during this tour! It includes professional english-speaking instructor, gear, ski pass, guide and transportation, all in one.

During the tour you will: • Visit the sites at the ALTYN EMEL National park (included in the UNESCO Historical list) • See rare animals a like Kulan, Przewalski's horse • Visit the Singing dune, hiking to the top and enjoying the wonderful view of this ancient area • Enjoy stories about the history of the areas you will be visiting by your English-speaking guide

Shooting AK 47, Mosin -Nagant , Glock and others

On a 4-day off-road trip you will visit the TOP natural attractions around Almaty You will visit different climatic zones - this can be compared to at least sowing 4-5 countries. landscapes are diverse: Canyons, sand dunes, Martian mountains, Lakes and rivers in the mountains. Shepherds, herds of horses are shepherds / nomads. You will be a pioneer accompanied by an experienced guide. Comfortable SUV + overnight stays in guest house + delicious Kazakh cuisine makes this tour a real one!

Explore Almaty alongside a local guide! Let him show you all there is to know about the city, the iconic places and the history as well as some nice places to eat during this private walking tour.

You have short time, but the desire to see as much as possible overwhelms you? This tour is what you need. Enjoy the diversity of nature in the Almaty region and get acquainted with life, culture and cuisine of the Kazakhs in 3 days. The rate of change of climatic zones (3 zones) and the number of natural beauties makes this tour unique and unforgettable. During the tour we visit: Altyn Emel National Nature Park (Aktau, Katutau and Singing Barkhan Mountains), Charyn Canyon " Castle Valley", Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes.

Discover the breathtaking Medeu Gorge. Climb the Medeu Dam's Health Staircase, Take a Cable car ride to Shymbulak resort

This is an ideal trip to fully enjoy the atmosphere of our city and see all the significant sights of Almaty in only 2,5 hours. I recommend to all of our guests to start their trip in Almaty from this tour. Guide will tell your the history of our country, about life style of locals, what places to visit, what foods to try, what activities to experience and many other tips. Fill you eyes and heart with the people and sites of Almaty. Enjoy a delicious Kazakh meal, and spend time tasting many Kazakh traditional foods in the famous Green Market. During the tour you will: • Get acquainted with the history and traditions of our country through the stories of your knowledgeable guide; • Experience the life of local people as you walk among them; • Have a delicious traditional Kazakh lunch in a quaint local café; • Sample various oriental sweets and foods while chatting with local merchants in the famous Green Market, which was a stop on the original silk road passage;

Private full-day tour of Almaty with hotel pickup, city highlights, and Shymbulak cable car ride. (Cable car tickets not included.)

Do you want to see a lake that competes with the beauty of the bright blue sky? Then book this tour! Issyk (“a door” from the Kazakh language) and its like a door to the Issyk gorge. A picturesque alpine lake surrounded by unusually beautiful nature with thick forests and spacious fields of flowers. The lake is located at an altitude of 1760 meters above sea level, in the Issyk gorge of Trans-Ili Alatau, about 70 km east of Almaty. 09:00 – Departure from Almaty to Issyk town 10:00- Issyk town. Museum of a Golden man (we can visit on request) 10:30-11:30 - Hicking and relaxing near lake 11:30-12:30- trip to Amaty Possible to extend with visiting Tourgen waterfall

Discover the beauty of Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, and Kaindy Lakes on a 2-day tour from Almaty. Spend the night in a hotel with mountain views and enjoy easy and comfortable travel.

Choose our tour for an unforgettable Almaty adventure. Our knowledgeable, English-speaking guides will enlighten you about the region's natural wonders. Navigate with ease and comfort in our 4WD cars, ideal for the diverse terrain. With us, experience nature's spectacle while enjoying top-tier service, ensuring a smooth, memorable journey.

Charyn Canyon, Kaindy, Kolsay Kazakhstan’s must-see places in a single day. Scenic walks, photo stops, and a short UAZ ride to Kaindy. Small group comfort. Depart Almaty early; home the same evening.

Take a guided climb in the mountains around Almaty. Depending on your needs and ability level we can choose you an easy climb or more challenging adventure. First day is an approach day. Depending on your objective we’ll head to the mountains to spend night in tent or in cozy dormitory of Tuyuk-Su alpine camp. In the morning of the second day we will wake up early to go even higher and do some climbing either it’s easy scrambling to the nearest peak, or more challenging route to the one above 4000m.

Breathtaking Snowmobile snow bike big Almaty lake area tour or other destinations

Unforgettable trip to Charyn Canyon - Singing dunes - Aktau mountains - Kolsay lake - Kaindy lake. 3 best things of our trips : - All our tours are flexible, during tour we can change itinerary or add to itinerary some places - Every guest will feel cozy Kazakh atmosphere - The most delicious Kazakh food

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Join us on a private tour of Astana with a certified local guide. Uncover our culture and iconic landmarks for the most authentic experience of Kazakhstan’s capital—includes lunch and wine tasting!

Five Stans of Central Asia: Unforgettable Tour through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Five Stans of Central Asia—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Discover ancient Silk Road cities, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. Join us for a unique adventure that promises comfort, authenticity, and memories to last a lifetime.

Hike to Big Almaty Lake on a guided tour from Almaty. Enjoy stunning views, a picnic, and free time to explore the lake's surroundings.

City Highlights: Explore Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, the Memorial of Glory, Abay and Astana Squares, and Republic Square — key landmarks that reflect Almaty’s rich past and vibrant spirit. Cultural Insight: Learn about the history of Kazakhstan’s southern capital, known as the “Apple City,” and feel its unique mix of Soviet heritage and modern charm. Medeu Valley: Visit the world’s largest high-altitude ice rink, built at 1,691 meters above sea level, surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Shymbulak Resort: Take the gondola lift up to 3,163 meters and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Zailiysky Alatau mountains. Relaxation in Nature: Spend free time at cozy mountain cafés, breathe in the fresh alpine air, and capture unforgettable moments.