Kazakhstan · TOURS
114 tours
These are the 15 best tours and days out on the site, with what each costs, how long it takes door to door, and the kind of traveller it suits. Number one sits at the top for a reason.
Early pickup from Almaty for Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsai Lakes, plus Black Canyon, lunch, and an English guide.
“A fair bit of working which we were not aware of beforehand. The three actual sights were incredible”
2 days in Kazakhstan’s Almaty region: Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, Charyn canyons, a real yurt night, and Kazakh cuisine.
“The tour was amazing! Our tour guide, Luba, was also wonderful. She shared interesting stories about the places we visited and gave us plenty of time to explore the main attractions. I think we could spend a bit more time at Moon Canyon compared to Black Canyon.”
2 days from Almaty to Kolsai and Kaindy lakes plus Charyn Canyons, with A/C transport, yurt camp, and meals included.
“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”
Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes in one long day, with included lunch, park fees, and off-road Soviet van ride.
“The tour was amazing — we covered all the main places, and our guide, Luba, was excellent and very informative. The only drawback was the car’s speed on the way there; even though the road was empty, the driver was going very slowly, Read more”
Day trip from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Black and Moon Canyons, plus Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, with lunch and an English guide.
“Had an amazing day despite the weather because of our guide, Muhta. I’ve been on many tours in my life and met many guides but she’s definitely one to remember. She felt like an old friend the entire time and made sure we were all comfortable and having fun. Good music taste too 😉 She made sure the tour was well organised and kept everyone updated at all times through Whatsapp— so that’s much appreciated. Very punctual too, so don’t be late for pickup! Don’t make the same mistake as us and not carry cash on you. You’ll need it for bathroom breaks and if you want to opt for…”
See Kaindy and Kolsai Lakes, then Charyn Canyon plus Black and Moon Canyons, with an off-road UAZ ride and a village homestay.
“Zhanna made my first solo trip very memorable, from the arranngement of the tour until the end, she's very accomodating and would always make sure that you enjoyed the trip and every destination you've visited. Joinme asia is highly recommended. Thank you again 🙏”
Almaty day tour with Medeu ice rink, Shymbulak cable car, Panfilov Park, Green Bazaar, and Kok Tobe views for $49.
“Overall trip was good. We had a nice time in Shymbulak which was the highlight of the trip. Our guide, Zhibek was lovely, she was helpful and kept us informed the whole trip. I was just a bit disappointed on the meet up. The instruction was not helpful, no logo on the bus and we started a bit late from the scheduled time”
Almaty day trip to Bear Waterfall and Lake Issyk. A guided gorge hike, A/C transport, and big mountain views for $32.
“Nice, relaxing trip. The guide (Azamat) was very good (knowledgeable, good English). Enough time at the lake for photos.”
Big Almaty Lake half-day transfer tour from Almaty City. Zero-hike style with an eco taxi ride, expert guide stories, 4 hours, $69.
“Our guide Ais was well informed and thoughtful. The driver Bibi made sure we had a smooth ride. All in all, an excellent experience.”
Morning Big Almaty Lake trip with a drive option or a tough 6 km hike, guide-led history, and national park tickets from $69.
“All good. Picked up right infront of your doorsteps. Only had to walk a little bit then picked up by car to go to a higher viewpoint. just wished that I could've spend time longer up there and really breathe in the view. The time limit is a bit short.. overall im still happy with what i get. thank u!”
Private Astana full-day tour with comfort pickup, lunch, Bayterek views, two mosques, National Museum, and optional Arba wine tasting.
“We had the pleasure of having Bauyrzhan as our tour guide in Astana, and he was absolutely fantastic. Within the time frame we had, Bauyrzhan managed to give us a wonderful insight into the city — taking us to all the key attractions and Read more”
See Astana’s main sights lit up on a 4-hour night tour with an English or Russian guide, pickup included, and hotel drop-off.
“Damir our guide was courteous, professional & extremely knowledgeable about the culture & history of Kazakhstan & Astana's monuments. It was such a magical experience seeing all the sights lit up at night & one I will never forget. If you're looking for something to do in Astana, this is a must. Thank you Damir.”
Almaty city tour with Medeu ice rink, Shymbulak cable car, Kok-Tobe views, bazaar shopping, and Panfilov and Republic Square stops.
“its all perfect thank you to our tour guide ms assem who has been very patience to us, she so perfect and very passionate with her job more than 100% satisfied here”
A full-day Altyn Emel loop, from Aktau chalk cliffs to Katutau lava rocks and 150 m singing dunes, with lunch and an English guide.
“We were a group of 3 and visited Aktau mountains as well as the Singing Dunes. Our guide Elnar did a fantastic job at showing us the destinations as well as giving explanations about them. The tour was organized well and didn‘t feel rushed. The lunch that was served in a guest house on the way was very delicious, too. Fully recommend this tour.”
Private 2-day trip from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy’s sunken forest, with overnight stay and small-group comfort.
“Very well planned and executed tour. Evgeny was a very meticulous and thoughtful driver and guide with an extensive knowledge of a range of topics. He kept plying us with interesting snippets throughout the two days. The hotel where we stayed over (Hotel Saty) on the first night was surprisingly good too.”
