Kazakhstan · NATIONAL PARKS
9 tours
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend flying into Almaty: 9 national park trips, each with its price, what other travellers said, and the one thing to know before booking.
Private Burabay National Park day trip from Nur-Sultan with Bolektau Peak hike, lunch, natural spring water, and optional boat or horseback rides.
“It was a very nice trip with Darmen, who was an excellent guide. We saw wonderful places, ate a traditional Kazakh meal and enjoyed a relaxing boat trip on the lake. Don't miss it!”
Burabay National Park day trip from Astana with Bolektau views, Zhumbaktas rock, pine walking, Botay museum, and boat or horse time.
“Interesting tour with a great guide who is extremely friendly, caring and speaks perfect English. I very much enjoyed the day and would highly recommend the tour.”
Two days by small-group 4x4 from Almaty to Singing Dune, Aktau and Katutau, plus the Altyn-Emel region’s canyon and lake scenery. Meals included.
“The trip was awesome, lifetime one, my thanks to Yerbol for his guide throughout the trip , his driving , guidance , food was too good , his behavior was generous , overall good trip , well organized and planned”
One-day Burabay escape from Astana: Mount BolekTau hike, boat cruise, Botay museum, village tour, and horse ride. English or Russian.
“The tour was excellent. Burabay National Park is a beautiful and unique place that offers many activities. Damir was an amazing guide; he was very knowledgeable and friendly.”
Korgalzhyn Nature Reserve from Nur-Sultan: reserve museum, birdwatching with binoculars, possible saiga sightings, and a Kazakh home lunch.
“The trip was wonderful with the best guides who were really knowledgeable about the biology and history of the area but also warm and welcoming - and with a great sense of humour. It was disappointing to miss seeing the flamingos due to an impassable muudy road. I wRead more”
A fast, private day in Altyn Emel, from the Singing Dune to Aktau Mountains, plus Basshi village, with breakfast and lunch included.
“It was a very nasty trip with your driver cum guide. He was fully drunk. Car was off the road for 3 times. We shouted and then only he could again gring the car from the bushes. He was having some friend in a village and he had gone to that plRead more”
Full-day Burabay National Park tour from Nur-Sultan: turquoise lakes, pine forest, and a Bolektau Mountain viewpoint hike with lunch.
“This was a fun day out with my tour guide/driver Timur. The drive from Astana to Burabay takes approx 3 hours so I had plenty of time to get prepared for what I was doing. The first part was the hiking which was 45 minutes uphill and rewarded with great views of the park. Read more”
Private 4-day Golden Circle from Almaty: Singing Dune, Aktau mountains, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsai lakes, all-inclusive.
“We were a group of five who took a multi day tour covering charyn canyon, kolsay lake, kandy lake and ak tau mountains, singing dunes etc.”
2 days in Altyn Emel from Almaty with Abdi Travel, offroad SUV pickup, hikes to Aktau viewpoints, and Singing Barkhan sights.
“Our trip to Kazakhstan was absolutely marvelous, thanks to the incredible beauty of the country's nature. We felt fortunate to have an experienced guide named Aydin. His knowledge and professionalism made our journey unforgettable. We felt completely safe throughoRead more”
