10 Day Trips from in Almaty Province That You Shouldn't Miss

Take an unforgettable day trip to Charyn Canyon, one of the unique natural monuments of Kazakhstan! It was formed during Paleogene and reminds the Grand Canyon of Colorado River in North America, although inferior to it in size. For millions of years the nature has been creating a unique architecture, erecting magnificent castles, strange towers and columns carefully and slowly. Driving to Charyn Canyon through the rural area and visiting the local handcrafts and arts museum will give a complete immersion in the culture of the Kazakh nation.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Professional guide, Private transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities (optional)

Welcome to the Issyk Gorge - one of the most interesting places of Trans-Ili Alatau! During this 7-hour tour you will know about archaeological monuments of the Saka culture and meet the fantastic beauty of the Issyk Lake.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Professional guide, Private transportation, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities (optional)

Highlights: • Informative, friendly and professional guide • Great option if you have one full day for sightseeing • Lunch is included ​ What you can expect: ​ Hotel pick up. Meet your English-speaking friendly guide, who will tell you a lot of interesting facts and stories about Almaty and Kazakhstan during your trip. Driving to Charyn Canyon will take around 2.5 hours, on the way you will see how landscapes change from blooming gardens into flat steppes without any tree on a horizon. After drive it is time to get out from the car and discover one of the most beautiful canyons in Central Asia! We will walk down into the depths of the Valley of Castles and have a nice picnic on Charyn river bank.  Our next destination is Moon Valley. See the hidden canyon that not many other travelers know about. Enjoy gorgeous view from the best point! On the way back to the city enjoy the view of Bartogai lake - majestic artificial lake that is an ambitious Soviet project that still works and helps farmers to irrigate their crops every year. In the end of our long interesting day we will drop you off at the hotel.  

Inclusions: All fees & tickets , Food - picnic, Tour-guide, Transportation, Water 1l per person

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Snacks , Gratuities

One-day trip to the Charyn Canyon - the most popular tour from Almaty, which takes you to the heart of wildlife. The scale of the canyon and the landscapes surrounding it make the trip to the Charyn Canyon unforgettable. During the tour We'll visit the "Moon" Canyon and the Bartogai Reservoir.

Inclusions: National Park fees, 1.5L of bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide/driver, Transport by air-conditioned private SUV or minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located accommodations)

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Food and drinks, unless specified

Charyn Canyon National Park is the most famous natural sight of Kazakhstan. We will visit its WELL-known part among the tourists called Valley of Castles because of its unordinary shape. Within the tour, you will observe “the Martian” views of the Charyn Canyon. The Castle Valley is also called a “small brother” of Grand Canyon in Colorado because of its similarity, although it is much smaller. On the way to Charyn Canyon we will visit road market in Baiseiyt village. After the short walk in road market, we will have a stop at the Enormous Soviet project, which is still successfully operating, Bartogai artificial lake.

Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

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If you Stopped in Almaty and decide what to visit? You must see Kaindy Lake - this is a fantastically beautiful Lake Created by nature ... Catch the moment and go on a super Road trip right now!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch at the guest house, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Insurance (optional), Additional meals in * Restaurant, * cafe

1 Day Express Tour to see unique places of Almaty and Almaty region in 1 day. If you have transit in Almaty or only 1 day in our beautiful city, it's very good opportunity to see "MUST VISIT" places. During the tour, you will see one of the biggest Canyon in Almaty region,beautiful landscape and you you will see best places of Almaty city.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide

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This tour will take you to one of the most beautiful lakes of Ile Alatau also known for its tragic history. You'll learn about the archaeological sites of Saka culture and the history of the area where the trade caravans passed thousands of years ago.

Inclusions: Rent an all-wheel drive SUV, Fuel, Services of an English-speaking guide / driver, Meals according to the program, Entrance tickets to national parks, Tasting "Kurt" and "Kumys", 1.5 liters of water per person

Exclusions: International flights, Medical insurance, Personal expenses not indicated in the program, Visa support, Alcoholic drinks

Such ancient natural canyons are very unique phenomenon on our planet. Just imagine those canyons being formed millions of years ago. Nowadays in our rapidly developing and changing world such numbers are unthinkable. Charyn Canyon is one of them. If you relax and focus on your senses you can feel the magical vibe of a canyon telling the sacred story of our planet. This is a place where time stood still. This is a place where you feel yourself as a part of the nature. This is a place where vital energy is really pure and ready to share with you. Do not miss rich emotions and unforgetable memories!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Professional guide

Exclusions: Snacks, Lunch in the canyon eco park cafe (available), Tips (optional), Jeep ride (available)

This tour will give you the opportunity to see the steep dark rocks, peppered with cracks, caves, that remines the protective walls of medieval castles. The length of the Charyn canyon is 154 km. The canyon located in the the territory of the Charyn national park along the Charyn river. This is the greatest monument of nature, composed of sedimentary rocks, whose age is about 12 million years. The height of the steep mountains of the Charyn canyon reaches 150-300 m. It is also has been described as the Grand Canyon’s little brother.  

Inclusions: Park fees, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Snacks, Driver/guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Lunch