All Almaty Tours & Excursions in 2026

It's was a wonderful experience to see these beautiful places. Our tour guide Ayau from Kazahstan Very Nice was so friendly and accomodating...She shared a lot of the history of the country. She gave a lot of info about the places that we have visited. The Charyn Canyon (Valley of Castles). By walking down below the canyon, I was mesmerized by the dramatic red rock formations and the towering sandstones walll. It was indeed like a castles. We also visited the Black and Mloon Canyon. The best part of the trip is visiting the 2 lakes. Kolsai and Kaindy Lake. The Kolsai lake was a paradise with a peaceful surroundings. The view was so stunning and beautiful perfect for relaxing and taking amazing photographs. The crystal-clear turqouise alpine water plus the pine forest wiith the snow-capped mountains on the background makes you wonder that a place like this exist. The boardwalk strolls and hearing the rushing waters on the river was a perfect melody that natures could bring. Seeing the Kaindy's famous submerged tree trunks that has been kept alive for many years makes you feel that you are stepping into a fairytale surrounded by nature and tranquikity. .The reflections of the mountains and the pine trees makes the lake alive. The entire journey was filled with incredible views, fresh mountain air and countless photos. Kazakhstan's natural beauty is truly underrated and these places are absolute must visit destinations if you are a nature lover, love adventures and breathtaking landscapes. Every destination was worth visiting and the memory will last a lifetime.