Overnight Tours in Almaty at a glance
- Our pick: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon: 2-Day Tour with Yurt Stay, US$ 160 per person (2d, 4.85★ · 601).
- Top rated: Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes tour: Submerged forest, US$ 150 per person (2d, 4.93★ · 72).
- Best value: Yurt canyon Kazakhstan: Soviet van to submerged forest, US$ 114 per person (2d, 4.76★ · 164).
Price per person across the 17 options priced per person: US$ 105–US$ 2,655 (median US$ 460). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 18.
Of the 18 options: 15 with live guides in English, 18 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 15 with hotel pickup, 12 kid-friendly, 13 private and 7 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. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Overnight Tours in Almaty
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
18 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon: 2-Day Tour with Yurt Stay Wake up in a yurt by Kolsai Lake, hike Charyn Canyon’s wild trails, and share local food around a bonfire. Includes transfers, meals, and guide from Almaty. Every day · 07:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.85 (601 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Yurt canyon Kazakhstan: Soviet van to submerged forest Spend two days exploring Kolsai and Kaindy lakes plus Charyn Canyon from Almaty, with yurt accommodation, meals and expert guidance included throughout. Every day · 07:00 · From age 7 ★ 4.76 (164 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 114 per person
Almaty: Aktau Mountains & Singing Dunes 1-2 Day Tour Hike Aktau Mountains and volcanic Katutau, then descend the 150m Singing Dunes. Includes guide, transport, lunch and park entry from Almaty. 1 or 2 days available. Every day · 05:00, 05:30 and 07:00 · Hotel pickup · Ages 12–60 ★ 4.94 (158 reviews) Duration: 16h Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 192 per person
Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes tour: Submerged forest Two-day tour from Almaty through Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lakes and Kaindy Lake with its sunken forest, including hotel stay, meals. Mon and Thu · 07:00 · Pickup available · Ages 4–60 ★ 4.93 (72 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
2-Day Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyon Tour from Almaty Two-day guided tour from Almaty through Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, then Charyn Canyon with Black and Moon Canyons. Includes all meals. Tue and Fri · 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.66 (98 reviews) Duration: 3d ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
5-day Almaty Region tour: Canyons, lakes and hot springs Five-day private tour from Almaty exploring Charyn canyons, Kolsai lakes and mineral hot springs by SUV with a professional guide and accommodations. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.80 (25 reviews) Duration: 5d Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,625 per person
Almaty SUV Tour: Singing Dunes to Mountain Lakes Four-day private SUV tour from Almaty through desert, Martian mountains and canyons, with overnight stays in guest houses and Kazakh meals included. Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 4d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,350 per person
Charyn Canyon Tour: Singing Dunes & Kolsay Lakes 3-Day Three-day guided tour from Almaty exploring Altyn Emel National Park, Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lakes with an English-speaking guide and comfortable accommodation. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 870 per person
2-Day Almaty Tour: Kolsay, Kaindy Lake & Charyn Canyon Two-day tour from Almaty visiting Kolsay Lakes and Kaindy Lake before reaching Charyn Canyon's red rock formations with an English-speaking guide. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 350 per person
Golden Ring of Zhetysu: 5-day tour from Almaty Five-day tour from Almaty through three national parks: trek past the Singing Dune and Aktau Mountains in Altyn-Emel. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 5d Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,240 per person
3-day Almaty tour: Singing Dune, Charyn Canyon, mountain lakes Three-day tour from Almaty through three climate zones: Martian mountains of Aktau, Singing Dune, Charyn Canyon's Castle Valley. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN · RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,003 per person
2-Day Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyon Tour from Almaty Two-day private tour of Charyn Canyon and Kaindy Lakes from Almaty with English guide, SUV transport, and overnight stay in Saty village. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 416 per person
Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan SUV Adventure 8-Day Private Tour Eight-day private SUV tour through Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with English guide, horseback riding in Kolsai Lakes, eagle hunting near Issyk-Kul. Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 8d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,655 per person
2-day Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lake tour from Almaty Two-day tour from Almaty to Charyn Canyon's 12-million-year-old rock formations and alpine lakes, with overnight guesthouse stay and all meals provided. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 2d ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 460 per person
2-Day Altyn Emel National Park Tour from Almaty: Singing Dune Two-day private tour from Almaty to Altyn Emel National Park with guide, SUV transport, hotel pickup, meals and overnight accommodation. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 10 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 693 per person
Compare 3 more options for Overnight Tours in Almaty
From US$ 325 per person · 2 days to 4 days
2-Day Kolsay Lakes & Charyn Canyon tour from Almaty Private 2-day tour from Almaty visiting Kaindy Lake, Kolsay Lakes and Charyn Canyon with overnight mountain guesthouse stay and professional guide. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: RU ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 325 per person
4-Day Almaty Tour: Singing Dune, Kolsai Lakes & Charyn Canyon Private 4-day jeep tour from Almaty through Altyn-Emel National Park, Kolsai Lakes and Charyn Canyon with accommodation and expert guide. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.71 (7 reviews) Duration: 4d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,085 per person
3-Day Private Tour Almaty: Mountains and Hidden Gorges Three-day Almaty tour with private guide exploring Tian Shan mountains via cable car, forest trails to waterfalls, and traditional eagle hunting demonstrations. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN · AR · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 580 per group
The top 12 of 18 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon: 2-Day Tour with Yurt StayOur pick | US$ 160 per person | 2d | 4.85★ · 601 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Russian |
| Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes tour: Submerged forestTop ratedGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 150 per person | 2d | 4.93★ · 72 | Mon and Thu · 07:00 | English, Russian |
| Yurt canyon Kazakhstan: Soviet van to submerged forestBest value | US$ 114 per person | 2d | 4.76★ · 164 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Almaty: Aktau Mountains & Singing Dunes 1-2 Day TourGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | US$ 192 per person | 16h | 4.94★ · 158 | Every day · 05:00, 05:30 and 07:00 | English, Russian |
| 2-Day Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyon Tour from Almaty | US$ 105 per person | 3d | 4.66★ · 98 | Tue and Fri · 20:00 | — |
| 5-day Almaty Region tour: Canyons, lakes and hot springsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 1,625 per person | 5d | 4.80★ · 25 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Russian |
| Almaty SUV Tour: Singing Dunes to Mountain LakesPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 1,350 per person | 4d | 5.00★ · 15 | Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 | English |
| Charyn Canyon Tour: Singing Dunes & Kolsay Lakes 3-DayPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 870 per person | 3d | 5.00★ · 10 | Every day · 07:30 | English, Russian |
| 2-Day Almaty Tour: Kolsay, Kaindy Lake & Charyn CanyonPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 350 per person | 2d | 5.00★ only 9 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | 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 |
| 3-day Almaty tour: Singing Dune, Charyn Canyon, mountain lakesPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 1,003 per person | 3d | 5.00★ · 11 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Russian |
| 2-Day Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyon Tour from AlmatyPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 416 per person | 2d | 5.00★ only 7 reviews | Every day · 06:00 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes tour: Submerged forest (US$ 150 per person) · Almaty: Aktau Mountains & Singing Dunes 1-2 Day Tour (US$ 192 per person)