Our top 3 of 6 experiences
Our pickKolsai & Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon tour from Almaty★ 4.87 (1,096)15hEvery day · 2 start timesLive guide EN
from · per personUS$ 56
ShortestAlmaty mountains hiking tour: Choose your route and pace★ 4.80 (25)5h–8hEvery dayLive guide ENHotel pickup
from · per personUS$ 130
Private optionCharyn Canyon Private Tour from Almaty with Lunch & Bartogai Lake★ 5.00 (20)10hEvery day · 07:30Live guide ENPickup optional
from · per personUS$ 230
Almaty Hiking 6 options
From US$ 56 · all run daily · departures between 05:00 and 07:30 · live guides in 3 languages · most take 7h–15h
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Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon tour from AlmatyFive natural wonders in one day from Almaty: Charyn Canyon's red cliffs, a submerged forest at Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake surrounded by pines.US$ 59US$ 56per person
- 1,096 reviews
- 4.87★
- Duration
- 15h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Almaty mountains hiking tour: Choose your route and paceHike the Ile-Alatau range near Almaty with a live English-speaking guide who tailors your route to your fitness level.
- 25 reviews
- 4.80★
- Duration
- 5h–8h
Charyn Canyon Private Tour from Almaty with Lunch & Bartogai LakeExplore Charyn Canyon on a private day trip from Almaty. Includes hiking, local lunch, Bartogai reservoir stop, and expert guide. Book your adventure now.
- 20 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 10h
- Every day
- 07:30
Charyn, Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes Tour: Canyons & Mountain LakesFull-day tour from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake and Kaindy Lake with horseback riding, local cuisine and professional guide in the mountains.
- 6 reviews
- 4.83★
- Duration
- 15h
- Every day
- 05:00
Golden Ring of Zhetysu: 5-day tour from AlmatyFive-day tour from Almaty through three national parks: trek past the Singing Dune and Aktau Mountains in Altyn-Emel.
- 8 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 5d
- Every day
- 07:00
Kok Zhailau trek Almaty: Mountain pasture above the cityTrek to Kok Zhailau high mountain pasture in Almaty with private transport, guide and trekking gear.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 7h
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-09| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon tour from AlmatyOur pick | US$ 56 per person | 15h | 4.87★ · 1,096 | Every day · 2 start times | English |
| Almaty mountains hiking tour: Choose your route and paceShortestPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 130 per person | 5h–8h | 4.80★ · 25 | Every day | English |
| Charyn Canyon Private Tour from Almaty with Lunch & Bartogai LakePrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 230 per person | 10h | 5.00★ · 20 | Every day · 07:30 | English |
| Charyn, Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes Tour: Canyons & Mountain LakesGroup of up to 15 | US$ 122 per person | 15h | 4.83★ only 6 reviews | Every day · 05:00 | English, Russian |
| Golden Ring of Zhetysu: 5-day tour from AlmatyPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 1,240 per person | 5d | 5.00★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 07:00 | English, Russian |
| Kok Zhailau trek Almaty: Mountain pasture above the cityPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 145 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 1 review | Every day | English, German, Russian |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): Charyn, Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes Tour: Canyons & Mountain Lakes (US$ 122)
Almaty Hiking at a glance
- Our pick: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon tour from Almaty, US$ 56 (15h, 4.87★ · 1,096).
- Shortest: Almaty mountains hiking tour: Choose your route and pace, US$ 130 (5h–8h, 4.80★ · 25).
- Private option: Charyn Canyon Private Tour from Almaty with Lunch & Bartogai Lake, US$ 230 (10h, 5.00★ · 20).
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 56–US$ 1,240 (median US$ 130). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 4 with hotel pickup, 2 kid-friendly, 4 private and 4 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. Price per person.