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Tours & day trips
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Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
9.6 out of 10 with 45 reviews
9.6/10
45 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
2 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
Activity duration is 17 hours
17h
9.2 out of 10 with 45 reviews
9.2/10
45 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included)
Activity duration is 17 hours
17h
9.4 out of 10 with 60 reviews
9.4/10
60 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
8.0 out of 10 with 18 reviews
8/10
18 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
1 Day Tour to Kolsay Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
Activity duration is 17 hours
17h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bogdanovich Glacier tour with hotel pick up
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Big Almaty Lake tour by car till lake, or hiking, Almarasan gorge
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
9/10
14 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon Day Trip
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
8.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
8/10
5 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Adventure & outdoor
See all 103 activitiesBogdanovich Glacier tour with hotel pick up
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Big Almaty Lake tour by car till lake, or hiking, Almarasan gorge
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
9/10
14 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Almaty: Issyk Lake, Bear Waterfall & Trout Farm Bus Tour
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Assy Plateau and Turgen Waterfall Day Tour from Almaty
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Almaty: 2-Day Tour to Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
9.2 out of 10 with 48 reviews
9.2/10
48 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Explore the Majestic Kolsai Lake, Charyn Canyon & Black Canyon
Activity duration is 15 hours
15h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Almaty: Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyons 2-Day Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
9.8 out of 10 with 204 reviews
9.8/10
204 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Almaty: Medeu, Shymbulak, and City Tour with Guide
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Almaty: 2 Day Assy Plateau and Turgen Camping & SUV Tour
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Kolsai, Kaindy lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour
Activity duration is 17 hours
17h
9.6 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9.6/10
10 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 101 activitiesBogdanovich Glacier tour with hotel pick up
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Big Almaty Lake tour by car till lake, or hiking, Almarasan gorge
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
9/10
14 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Charyn, Kolsai & Kaindy One Day Express Tour
Activity duration is 15 hours
15h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Bogdanovich Glacier tour with hotel pick up
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
10/10
4 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes Day Trip
Activity duration is 14 hours
14h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private car tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kayandi lake
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Ancient petroglyphs of Tanbaly - UNESCO World Heritage
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Almaty Private Guided Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Almaty Jeep Private Full Day Tour to Charyn Canyon and Bartogay
Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
9h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Almaty: Scenic Ridge Hike & Shymbulak Cable Car Adventure
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife
See all 21 activitiesAlmaty: 2-Day Tour to Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
9.2 out of 10 with 48 reviews
9.2/10
48 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Almaty: Traditional Nomad Culture & Yurt at Huns Village
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Camping in Kazakh Yurts, Horseriding, Barbecue from Almaty
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Almaty: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour
Activity duration is 17 hours
17h
9.6 out of 10 with 62 reviews
9.6/10
62 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private car tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kayandi lake
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Almaty: Medeu, Shymbulak, and Koktobe Day Tour
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Almaty Icons Private Tour: Cathedral, Medeu & Kok-Tobe
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Almaty:Kaindy and Kolsai lakes with Black Canyon 1 Day Tour
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Almaty: Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyon 2-Day Tour
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
10.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
10/10
14 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
All-incl: Kolsay, Kaindy lakes, Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon
Activity duration is 2 days
2d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Spa & wellness
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Almaty: Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes & Black Canyon Full-Day Trip
Activity duration is 17 hours
17h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Almaty: Turgen Gorge and Assy Plateau Donkey Trekking Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Gorge Tour with Birds Show
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
10/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
3 Day in Altyn Emel NP, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes
Activity duration is 3 days
3d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Discover the Ancient Saki Bath Experience in Kazakhstan
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
1 Day Express Tour: Issyk Lake, Assy Plateau & Turgen Gorge
Activity duration is 12 hours
12h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Almaty: Ancient Saki Bath Ritual & Local Cuisine
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Group Tour: Big Almaty Gorge (Ayusai, Almarasan, Park)
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Almaty: Private One Day Trip Issyk Lake and Assy Plateau
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Medeu and Shymbulak area: Black Waterfall Hiking
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Popular places to visit
Almaty Tower
4/5(2 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Almaty when you spend time at Almaty Tower. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.
Medeo
Catch an event at Medeo during your trip to Almaty. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
