Top Almaty Day Trips - page 3

It was a really great experience, got to visit all of the places well. A very perfect one day tour. Our guide Leana did her job excellently and was extremely friendly and accomodating. The driver was also super nice and drove very safely. We had a warm Uyghur style lunch at a local house which was so nice :") Water was available in the van too. If you would like to explore each site in more detail, please take a 2 day tour. If you're in a time crunch this is perfect, all the places are super super beautiful.

Absolutely fantastic, it was an amazing experience. Below is some information for those considering booking, including some things I was wondering about before booking. First, you depart from the parking lot in front of the circus at 5:00 AM. City buses and the metro aren't running yet, so it's best to get to the meeting point on foot or by using Yandex Go. In my case, boarding started at 5:00 AM and departure was around 5:10 AM, but I think it's better to be there by 4:30 AM just in case. You can't charge your devices on the bus, so I recommend bringing a portable charger. Also, you'll often have to pay in cash for toilet breaks, meals, and activities like horseback riding, so it's good to have some cash on hand. Additionally, it will possibly rain, so I recommend you to bring jacket and umbrella. As for Lake Kaindy, the bus will take you as far as you can walk to. Lunch is free if you bring it yourself, but you can also use the restaurants and cafes there. The tour ended around 10:30 PM, but apparently it can be as late as 11:00 PM depending on traffic.

Absolutely fantastic experience! Everything was very well organized from start to finish. Our driver Yernar made the long trip comfortable and enjoyable, and the scenery at Kolsai Lake, Kaindy Lake, and Black Canyon was incredible. A truly memorable day and one of the best experiences of our trip.