The 10 Best Day Trips from in Almaty, Kazakhstan

September 3, 2021 Roger Rusk

Almaty /ˈælməti/ (Kazakh: Алматы, Almaty [ɑlmɑˈtə]; Russian: Алматы), formerly known as Alma-Ata /ˌælmə.əˈtɑː/ (Russian: Алма-Ата) and Verny (Russian: Верный Vernyy), is the largest city in Kazakhstan, with a population of 1,797,431 people, about 8% of the country's total population. It served as capital of the Kazakh state in its various forms from 1929 to 1997, under the influence of the then Soviet Union and its appointees. Alma-Ata was the host city for a 1978 international conference on Primary Health Care where the Alma Ata Declaration was adopted, marking a paradigm shift in global public health. In 1997, the government relocated the capital to Astana in the north of the country, which is about 12 hours away by train.
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1. Charyn Canyon Private tour from Almaty, 1 day

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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

Reviewed By Lau_Astana

I truly recommend SUV tour. Everything was well organized. The guide Chingiz was professional, friendly and flexible to our needs. Ww were not properly equipped for the long trekking and the guide proposed us an alternative itinerary which was amazing as well. We will come back to Almaty region to visit other beautiful places and we will use SUV tour again

2. Adventure tour to the Charyn Canyon ! Private 10 hours tour with a local guide.

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Hello! My name is Tau, I am 33 years old. I am a local who is fond of travelling and would love to share and experience it with you. I will be your guide and driver at the same time. My driving experience is more than 15 years on many types of cars and roads. I have a comfortable 4x4 wheel SUV .The car is ready for off-road and highway trips. Installed an additional place for extra large luggage . I enjoy my job and I am happy to introduce you to Kazakhstan!

Inclusions: Lunch, local food ( local pasta, risotto, leg of lamb)

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Reviewed By hritanew

We found Tau from TripAdvisor. I senthim a mail and got a fast response with a great tour package that has all inclusive service. He did a great job for us. Thank you.

3. Day PRIVATE tour to Charyn and Yellow Canyons

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This day tour is the best way to visit the most popular nature sight of the Almaty region and to enjoy it in one day without an overnight stay. TOUR SIGHTS: Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles" Yellow (Moon) Canyon Advantages of our private tours: ✔️ All-inclusive service (vehicle, guide, food/drinks, pick-up/drop-off), so that you don't worry about anything ✔️ Modern and spacious vehicle equipped with auto-conditioner, entertainment system with audio/video/karaoke (additional option), and car-refrigerator for comfortable and cheerful trip ✔️ Tour is fully customizable, so you can be flexible and not tied to the schedule

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Trekking poles, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By Vivilant86

Can't say enough about the guys at Kazak GT! Booking questions we had were answered very fast. They really like to help with everything, even about other travel we wanted to do around Kazakhstan. Our guide Tau was really friendly and lots of fun to be around. The tour was fantastic, and Kazakhstan is a very beautiful country. Thanks to all the KGT team!

4. charyn 1 day trip

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1.we will see charyn canyon and enjoy its breathtaking view 2.we will travel by new and comfortable car 3. with save driver and knowledgeable guide 4. walk and search the area

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Reviewed By Sakizap

Great tour of big Almaty lake. Darkhan was really knowledgeable about Almaty and a great driver in all of the snow.

5. Charyn Canyon Tour through Bartogai Lake

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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.

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Reviewed By ElenaKo2020

If you plann to visit Kazakhstan I am pretty sure you couldn't find the tour better, but with Aidyn. It was great. Thanks a lot!

6. Private DayTour - Pearl Lakes Kolsai & Kaindy (Flooded Forest) via Charyn Canyon

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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

Reviewed By SangbaeK1

The guide was a perfect and kind. Everything is pure nature. The guest house ardak was great for us. ????

7. Issyk Lake Private Day Tour from Almaty

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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

Reviewed By Lau_Astana

I truly recommend SUV tour. Everything was well organized. The guide Chingiz was professional, friendly and flexible to our needs. Ww were not properly equipped for the long trekking and the guide proposed us an alternative itinerary which was amazing as well. We will come back to Almaty region to visit other beautiful places and we will use SUV tour again

8. One day trip to Charyn Canyon

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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

Reviewed By victoroQ298PY

Hi, it was one of the best trip I have ever had...My best recommendation!!! We spend 4 days round trip. Off road just pure nature. Food, service, people involved, equipment meet all my expectations.

9. CITY OF NOMADS, "TAMGALY-TAS" PETROGLYPHS TOUR from Almaty

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One-day trip to the City of Nomads and Tamgaly-Tas Petroglyphs is a great opportunity to admire the scenery of wildlife from the walls of the medieval city. Colorful pictures will be a great memory of the trip. The open-air temple in the Tamgaly Tas tract will bring peace for many more days after the tour.

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

Reviewed By Lau_Astana

I truly recommend SUV tour. Everything was well organized. The guide Chingiz was professional, friendly and flexible to our needs. Ww were not properly equipped for the long trekking and the guide proposed us an alternative itinerary which was amazing as well. We will come back to Almaty region to visit other beautiful places and we will use SUV tour again

10. charyn canyon

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1.we will see charyn canyon and enjoy its breathtaking view 2.we will travel by new and comfortable car 3. with save driver and knowledgeable guide 4. walk and search the area

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

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Reviewed By Sakizap

Great tour of big Almaty lake. Darkhan was really knowledgeable about Almaty and a great driver in all of the snow.

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