As a solo traveller, there's a lot of choices to be made on such a short time, is this the right tour for me? The answer is YES, you're probably reading this from the comfort of your own home miles away thinking about this tour, BOOK IT! Yes, it's a long day but it's absolutely worth it, you see some amazing places. Kaindy lake is the highlight for sure, it's the main reason I visited. We were taken around by our guide Ayau, she was incredible, well spoken in English and she can even speak 4 languages! We were asking her questions all day and even had a sing song on the bus across the Kazakh desert roads 😂 Ayau is a credit to the organisation and also as a solo traveller, a fantastic photographer! Book this tour, you won't regret it. There are stops along the way that require coins for toilets, the bus had USB-C charger points too! There's also a stop off with some eagles where you get 15 minutes, you can pay much cheaper rate than Shymbulak, save your Tenge!

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Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay

Mary_S, Sep 2026

Great 2-day tour from Almaty to see some of nature’s finest

Great way to see some of nature’s unique and remarkable beauty. The pace was right and the mountain guest house room was new and spotless. Food was basic but no complaints. The best treat was the aerial drone video our guide Zhenis made of our group at Kandy lake. The only mishap was the van motor went “clunk” and died at an intersection and required some male muscle pushing. Fortunately we were back in the city. Hopefully the company can improve its transportation maintenance.

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Kolsai, Kaindy lakes & Charyn canyon with Yurt stay and Campfire

Mathew_E, Sep 2026

Thoroughly enjoyed this...

Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The lakes and canyons were incredibly beautiful, and we were given ample time to enjoy all of them without feeling rushed. Nurzhan was a great guide and we enjoyed our time with him. The guesthouse was also very welcoming, and we had a unique experience staying in the yurt. I would strongly recommend the 2-day tour over the day tour as Kaindy lake was the best part.

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Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour

Sagnik_B, Sep 2026

Fantastic day of...

Fantastic day of exploring Kazakhstan's incredible landscapes! The wide-open, endless views at Assy Plateau were breathtaking, the hike to Bear Waterfall was super refreshing, and finishing the trip by the turquoise waters of Issyk Lake made for a perfect day in nature. Saida was an amazing guide—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, ensuring every part of the journey went smoothly. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Almaty!

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Almaty City Tour

Meredith_S, Aug 2026

Fabulous Almaty city tour!

Roza was an incredible tour guide. I was the only one who booked on my day so we ended up doing a 3-ish hour private tour. Roza had so much interesting information to share from the history of Almaty, stories about the buildings we saw, and loads of interesting facts about Kazakh life and culture. If you're looking for a solid Almaty tour, don't hesitate to book this one!

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1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel

Jannes_J, Aug 2026

We took a 2-day tour from...

We took a 2-day tour from Almaty to Altyn Emel National Park with Kazakhstan Very Nice. It was a great tour! The guide was very friendly, spoke good English, and had a sense of humor! Communication beforehand was handled very well via WhatsApp. The tour includes a hotel pick-up. At the end of the tour, we had a different hotel, and that was absolutely no problem for the drop-off. Everything in the tour is as described! We stayed in a very well-maintained guesthouse. The food was very tasty and more than sufficient (vegetarian options are available here). The rooms had twin beds and a private bathroom. The accommodation has Wi-Fi. During our tour, we saw a small snake, a lizard, and gazelles a few times. Our guide showed us how the Singing Dune works. It was nice that we returned to the Guesthouse after the sand dune and had the opportunity to shower again. We concluded the tour with a delicious lunch at the Guesthouse before heading back to Almaty. Another huge plus: We were a small group of 4 (including the guide) in a 4x4. I highly recommend this tour! We had a great experience.

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Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar

NaveenNarayanan_M, Jul 2026

Shymbulak and Koktobe were beautiful

Shymbulak was the highlight of this trip. Beautiful views at the top and even in the cable car ride. We travelled in July and it was hot! The cable car ride felt long and unbearable because of the weather. Abukhair, our guide was great, and took time to show us around and despite the hot weather, his spirits were high. Medeu ice rink was closed and there was nothing much to do there other than getting a coffee. The green bazar is a good place to get some souvenirs. Koktobe had nice views of the city and the fast coaster is a must do.

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1 Day trip Charyn Canyon Kolsay and Kaindy lakes VIP car

Edward_H, Jul 2026

Friendly guides and Wonderful Nature

Unexpectedly the best experience among all the tours that I bought. Charyn, Kolsai and Kaindy stops are fully worth their cost to every penny. The guides Adam, Nurtas and Rustam are the best specialists in their field. Thank you very much and for further development. Also, special thanks to the driver Medet for his safety.

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1 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy

Maryna_A, May 2026

Fantastic tour! So many...

Fantastic tour! So many natural wonder to see in one day! Charyn, Kolsay and Kaindy are all beautiful and very unique. In addition to enjoying natural wonders we also rode horses and had a very cool photoshoot in national outfits. It's a long tour but absolutely worth it! We got a lot to see and do without feeling rushed. The drive was very comfortable and beautiful. Our guide Aikerim did an excellent job

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Situated in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, Almaty is a vibrant city that serves as the gateway to Kazakhstan's exciting outdoors. Almaty tours give you a glimpse into the culture and history of the region, with excursions to the Almaty Central Mosque, the Kazakh Museum of Folk Musical Instruments, and the Green Bazaar. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the landscapes of the nearby national parks on tours centered around hiking, horseback riding, and skiing.

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