Top 15 Tours & Days Out in Kazakhstan

Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour

/ August 6, 2026

1.Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 642 reviews · from $58Our pick

Wake up early from Almaty for Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsai lakes, plus UAZ-452 rides and a hearty local lunch.

“Along day to see a lot of sights. Everything went great. Be aware that the Soviet bus ride to Kaindy lake is extremely bumpy and rough. The canyons were amazing. And lunch was very good. And we did not like the loud music on the rides. But the sing along was great. The guide was very good and took care of us well.”

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Almaty: Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyons 2-Day Tour

/ August 6, 2026

2.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyons 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 2 days · from $130

Two days from Almaty to Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn canyons with Kazakh meals and a yurt night, plus a Soviet-van ride.

“I had an excellent experience on the 2 day Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyons group tour. Our guide Naz was excellent from start finish, keeping us safe, giving us information about the area, showing us the best photo spots, and giving us time in each location to enjoy the excellent views! The group was mixed of families and solo travellers, and Naz made everyone feel very welcome and helped us to all make friends. As a solo traveller myself, I felt very included in the group. We had good Kazakh food provided and a cosy yurt to sleep in! Thank you a Naz for an unforgettable experience”

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Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour

/ August 6, 2026

3.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · from $130

2-day Almaty region tour to Charyn Canyons, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, with yurt-night dinner, A/C transport, and optional horseback rides.

“Nazerke was the best tour guide! She was a lot of fun and very informative with all of our stops. The tour itself was a good pace over two days and we saw a lot. I’d recommend to everyone!”

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Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included)

/ August 6, 2026

4.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · from $57

One long day from Almaty to Charyn Canyon and Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, with lunch, park fees, and off-road rides.

“Elle was a great tour guide, working tirelessly for 17 hours from our pre-6am pickup to final drop offs at 11pm. She took us to see so many attractions outside of Almaty City, including Charyn Canyon (the so-called little brother of the Grand CanRead more”

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Almaty: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon Day Tour

/ August 6, 2026

5.Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 17 hours · from $57

Almaty Kolsai and Kaindy lakes plus Charyn Canyon in one 17-hour day tour, with hotel pickup, guided stops, and Kazakh home lunch.

“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…”

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Almaty: 2-Day Tour to Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon

/ August 6, 2026

6.2-Day Tour to Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 2 days · from $105

2 days from Almaty to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon and Valley of Castles, with UAZ rides, village guesthouse, and bonfire.

“The best tour so far. 5 stars for it. And additional 5 stars to Aya. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Almaty: City tour and Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok-Tobe

/ August 6, 2026

7.City tour and Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok-Tobe

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 163 reviews · 11 hours · from $49

Almaty highlights in one day: Medeu ice rink views, 842-step climb to Shymbulak, and Kok-Tobe panoramas plus bazaar, cathedral, and chocolate.

“Had a wonderful experience with Zhibek as my guide. Even though there were a few small hiccups along the way, her professionalism, patience, and dedication really stood out. She handled everything with calm and care, making sure we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the journey. Thank you, Zhibek, for your hard work and professionalism—I’d be happy to recommend you to others!”

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Almaty: Lake Issyk with Turgen Waterfall Day Tour

/ August 6, 2026

8.Lake Issyk with Turgen Waterfall Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 127 reviews · 9 hours · from $32Best value

See Bear Waterfall in the Turgen gorge and turquoise Lake Issyk on an English-guided day trip from Almaty, with A/C transport.

“The tour was great! Our guide Amal was really helpful and friendly, and the views at the waterfall and lake were insanely beautiful. I would highly recommend :)”

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Almaty City: Big Almaty Lake Roundtrip Transfer and Tour

/ August 6, 2026

9.Big Almaty Lake Roundtrip Transfer and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Big Almaty Lake in a half-day from Almaty, with an English or Russian guide, eco taxi access, and mountain views for $69 per person.

“I had fun seeing the frozen lake. Nature is really good. Our tour guide Ais is very warm and welcoming to all of us. I love it here! So peaceful and serene.”

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Big Almaty Lake Tour with Optional Hike

/ August 6, 2026

10.Big Almaty Lake Tour with Optional Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 109 reviews · from $69

Big Almaty Lake tour from Almaty with a car option or a tough hike. Guided views, mountain history, and 2,500m scenery.

“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!”

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Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup

/ August 6, 2026

11.Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $149

Private full-day Astana city tour with comfort pickup, top sights like Bayterek and Grand Mosque, lunch, museum entry, and optional 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”

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Astana City Tour: Explore Night City with a Certified Guide

/ August 6, 2026

12.Astana City Tour: Explore Night City with a Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

4-hour night tour of Astana with hotel pickup, Wi-Fi and drinks. See Grand Mosque, Baiterek Tower, Khan Shatyr and more.

“What a wonderful tour of Astana by night with Damir! Great communication from the moment I booked. Damir was an incredible guide; so knowledgeable and personable. We saw all the highlights, got beautiful pictures, and learned so much about Astana and Kazakhstan. Highly recommend!”

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Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall tour

/ August 6, 2026

13.Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $32

A 9-10 hour Almaty day trip to Lake Issyk and Turgen Bear Waterfall, with an AC ride, park entry, bottled water, and a morning hike.

“An awesome day trip to a very beautiful lake. The lake is emerald in colour like in the pictures and it’s very quiet with not many tourists around. A true hidden gem! My tour guide Azamat speaks excellent English and explains things in great detail. He got us water and chocolate too, very hospitable.”

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Astana: Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

/ August 6, 2026

14.Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $249

Private Burabay National Park day trip from Nur-Sultan with Bolektau views, pine-forest lunch, Zhumbaktas lake time and pickup.

“Had an amazing trip to Burabay National Park with Madi in June 2024. He was really helpful, friendly, and informative and I learned so much about this beautiful national park and Kazakhstan in general and he really gave me a huge amount of cRead more”

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Singing dunes & Aktau mountains group tour to Altyn Emel

/ August 6, 2026

15.Singing dunes & Aktau mountains group tour to Altyn Emel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $250

Singing dunes, chalk Aktau mountains, and Katutau lava on a 16-hour Altyn Emel tour from Almaty with lunch and park fees.

“Kassym is a definitely friendly and informative guides. The hiking journey is not tiring due to great conversation. Nice lunch at the local guest house is definitely a warm and exciting experience.”

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