Almaty Day Trips at a glance
- Our pick: Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon day trip from Almaty, US$ 57 per person (16h, 4.78★ · 112).
- Best value: Almaty: Medeu, Shymbulak & Kok-Tobe Day Trip with Bazar, US$ 49 per person (10h–11h, 4.51★ · 85).
- Private option: Charyn Canyon day trip from Almaty: Valley of Castles, US$ 175 per person (8h–10h, 5.00★ · only 4 reviews).
Price per person across the 5 options priced per person: US$ 49–US$ 175 (median US$ 57). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 5 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 3 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Almaty Day Trips
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6 options
Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon day trip from Almaty Visit three lakes and a canyon near Almaty in one day with guided hikes through water-logged poplars at Kaindy, mountain shores at Kolsay, and red cliffs at Charyn Canyon. Every day · 05:00 ★ 4.78 (112 reviews) Duration: 16h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 57 per person
Almaty: Medeu, Shymbulak & Kok-Tobe Day Trip with Bazar Start with a missed photo at Medeu, taste real Kazakh snacks at Green Bazar, ride the cable car to Shymbulak, and end atop Kok-Tobe: all with entry tickets included. Tue, Fri and Sun · 08:00 ★ 4.51 (85 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Issyk Lake day trip from Almaty: Golden Man museum Day trip from Almaty to Issyk Lake with Golden Man museum visit and boat ride, including hotel pickup and refreshments. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.88 (8 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Charyn Canyon day trip from Almaty: Valley of Castles Private day tour from Almaty to Charyn Canyon's Valley of Castles with guide, lunch and hotel pickup. Eight to ten hours exploring the rock formations and Charyn River. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 175 per person
Charyn Canyon & Kaindy Lake tour from Almaty: 14-hour day trip Leave Almaty at 5am and spend the day walking Charyn Canyon's "Valley of the Castles," crossing a 2km trail to Kaindy Lake. Next departure: 8 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 4.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 14h Live guide: EN · AR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Almaty: Tanbaly Petroglyphs Day Trip & UNESCO Site Ancient rock carvings from Bronze Age to medieval times at UNESCO-listed Tanbaly. Includes 3-hour drive, entry fees, air-conditioned transport and water from Almaty. Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 3.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 222 per group
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon day trip from AlmatyOur pick | US$ 57 per person | 16h | 4.78★ · 112 | Every day · 05:00 | — |
| Almaty: Medeu, Shymbulak & Kok-Tobe Day Trip with BazarBest valueGroup of up to 15 | US$ 49 per person | 10h–11h | 4.51★ · 85 | Tue, Fri and Sun · 08:00 | English, Russian |
| Charyn Canyon day trip from Almaty: Valley of CastlesPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 175 per person | 8h–10h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Issyk Lake day trip from Almaty: Golden Man museumPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 115 per person | 6h | 4.88★ only 8 reviews | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Charyn Canyon & Kaindy Lake tour from Almaty: 14-hour day tripPickup offered | US$ 55 per person | 14h | 4.00★ only 4 reviews | Next departure: 8 May 2027 | English, Arabic |
| Almaty: Tanbaly Petroglyphs Day Trip & UNESCO SitePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 222 per group up to 4 people · ≈ US$ 55 per person if 4 go | 8h | 3.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 09:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (3): Charyn Canyon day trip from Almaty: Valley of Castles (US$ 175 per person) · Issyk Lake day trip from Almaty: Golden Man museum (US$ 115 per person) · Almaty: Tanbaly Petroglyphs Day Trip & UNESCO Site (US$ 222 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Almaty: Medeu, Shymbulak & Kok-Tobe Day Trip with Bazar (US$ 49 per person)