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Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon tour from Almaty★ 4.87 (1,017) · 15h
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Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon: 2-Day Tour with Yurt Stay★ 4.85 (559) · 2d
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Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon Day Tour Almaty★ 4.80 (323) · 16h
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Almaty: Kaindy & Kolsai Lakes, Charyn Canyon VIP Car Day Trip★ 4.53 (238) · 17hUS$ 39View ›
Almaty: Aktau Mountains & Singing Dunes 1-2 Day Tour★ 4.93 (144) · 16hUS$ 200View ›
Yurt canyon Kazakhstan: Soviet van to submerged forest★ 4.80 (119) · 2dUS$ 120View ›
Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon day trip from Almaty★ 4.77 (111) · 16hUS$ 57View ›
2-Day Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyon Tour from Almaty★ 4.65 (95) · 3dUS$ 105View ›
Lake Issyk & Turgen Bear Waterfall: Day Trip from Almaty★ 4.76 (93) · 9h–10hUS$ 45View ›
Almaty: Medeu, Shymbulak & Kok-Tobe Day Trip with Bazar★ 4.58 (80) · 10h–11hUS$ 49View ›Lowest price (10)
Almaty City Tour: Cathedral, Bazaar & Street Art HighlightsThe Almaty Original City Tour is a guided walking tour through the city's historical, cultural and traditional landmarks, led by a professional English-speaking guide. You move at a steady pace through five stops—the Holy Ascension Cathedral in the oldest park, the Green Bazar market, Arbat Street's shops and fountains, Panfilov Street's Soviet architecture and street performers, and the Abai Theater—covering the route in one to two hours. The guide adjusts the route if you request it.Is it for me?The tour moves at a walking pace through the city center, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on foot for an hour or two and want a guide to explain the history and architecture rather than navigate on their own. If you prefer a vehicle-based tour or need to cover ground quickly without stopping, a different option may work better.
Almaty City Tour: Independence Square, Metro & Zenkov CathedralA 3-hour walking tour of Almaty with a live English-speaking guide covers Independence Square, the city's deepest metro station, Panfilov Street, Zenkov Cathedral and Panfilov Park, with metro ticket and lunch at a café included. The tour skips Mondays at Green Bazaar. Minimum age is 16; service animals are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're new to Almaty and want the main landmarks explained by someone who knows the city—the guide handles the route and the history, so you're not reading a map or guessing which street to turn down. The fixed 3-hour frame means you can plan the rest of your day around it, and the metro ticket saves you a separate transaction at the station.
Almaty city tour: Shymbulak, Koktobe & Green MarketThis six-hour city tour covers Almaty's most visited sites: the mountain resort of Shymbulak, the Koktobe panoramic viewpoint, the central Green Bazaar, and Park 28 Panfilov's Guardsmen with its cathedral. A guide in English or Russian leads the route; pickup from your hotel is included, and you choose when to eat lunch. The cable car to Shymbulak is optional at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Almaty without a car or unfamiliar with the city layout—the guide handles the route and timing, so the four main sights fit into a single morning without you arranging transport or deciding which stops to skip.
Almaty city tour: parks, mosque and mountain viewsA 4-hour guided city tour of Almaty covering the oldest park in the city center, the central mosque built in 1999, the Medeu ice skating rink at 1,691 meters elevation, and Kok-Tyube mountain at 1,130 meters. Hotel pickup is included; the guide speaks English, French, German, Arabic and one additional language. Minimum age is 15.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a structured introduction to how Almaty's neighborhoods connect—the old center, sacred sites, and mountain views in one guided sequence rather than piecing it together yourself.
Private Almaty City Tour: Build Your Own DayA private full-day tour of Almaty where you build the itinerary with your guide instead of following a fixed schedule. Professional guides speak English, German, Hindi, Arabic and other languages; pickup is included. The tour runs 2 to 10 hours depending on what you want to see and how long you want to stay at each stop.Is it for me?If you're staying in Almaty without a car, pickup from your hotel means you don't need to navigate to a meeting point or arrange your own transport between stops. Because you build the route with the guide instead of following a fixed schedule, the tour stretches or contracts to match what actually interests you — a 2-hour focused visit or a full 10-hour day exploring neighborhoods and stops you choose as you go.
Private Almaty tour: city landmarks and Shymbulak mountain resortA private guided tour of Almaty covering the city's key landmarks — Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, the Memorial of Glory, and three central squares — followed by a visit to Medeu Valley and a gondola ascent at Shymbulak Resort to 3,163 meters. The guide speaks English or Russian; pickup is included, and the tour runs seven hours with free time at the mountain resort.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Almaty without a car or prefer not to drive mountain roads yourself — pickup is included, and the guide handles all the stops and timing, so the day unfolds without navigation or planning on your end.
Private Full Day Almaty City Tour: Mountains, Markets & LandmarksA private full-day Almaty city tour covers the mountains, historical sites and local food that define the city. You visit Medeu skating rink and ride the cable car to Shymbulak ski resort in the Chyn-Ala-Tau range, take in the view from Kok-Tobe park at 1,130 meters, walk through Panfilov Park and the wooden Ascension Cathedral, browse the local market, and eat lunch at a Kazakh national restaurant. A guide in English or Russian, hotel pickup, entrance fees and transportation are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want mountains, history, and local markets covered in one full day with meals and transport included—choose it when you prefer a structured itinerary over piecing together your own route.
Charyn Canyon Private Tour from Almaty with Lunch & Bartogai LakeYou’ll hike through Charyn Canyon’s wild landscapes with an expert local guide, enjoy homemade Kazakh food outdoors, and sip tea by Bartogai Lake—all in one day away from city crowds.
1-Day Backcountry Ski Tour from Almaty: Guided Freeride AdventureIf you want to get off the crowded pistes and explore real mountain terrain near Almaty, this backcountry ski tour is your ticket. You'll ride untouched powder with an expert guide, discover secret spots only locals know, and sharpen your freeride skills—all with transfers and safety gear sorted for you.
Almaty: Charyn Canyon tour with guide & village lunchYou’ll set out from Almaty with a local guide toward Charyn Canyon’s wild cliffs and hidden river bends. Walk among surreal rock formations, share stories over lunch in a real Kazakh village (yes, you’ll try horse milk), and catch glimpses of nomad life along the way—little moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.
