Things to do in Kapchagay, Almaty Province: The Best Tours

A two-day tour to the National Park Altyn Emel is a great opportunity to visit the unique natural monuments of Kazakhstan. Martian landscapes, the mysterious singing of a dune, the Red Book animals and the frozen lava make this tour unforgettable. The feeling that you are on another planet during this tour does not leave you for a minute.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Bottled water 1.5L per person per day, Meals (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch), Overnight twin accommodation in a hotel or guest house, Professional guide/driver, Transport by air-conditioned private SUV or minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located accommodations)

Exclusions: Surcharge for single accommodation, if required, Alcoholic Beverages, Food and drinks, unless specified

Golden circle of Almaty one of the most popular and interesting tour. You will see completely different areas. Desert, Canyons, Alpine forest, Steppe and Mountain lakes.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Water

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Golden circle of Almaty one of the most popular and interesting tour. You will see completely different areas. Desert, Canyons, Alpine forest, Steppe and Mountain lakes.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Water

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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

This place was built as a decoration for the film “Nomad”, which was released in 2005. But you will be surprised by how organically it fits into the surrounding landscape and the main second area Buddha petroglyphs. Unique tour package for every guest who is interesred in nature and culture of Kazakhstan

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

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According to the researchers, the territory of modern Kazakhstan is the center of origin and spread of the tulip. Because of the 64-known species of Central Asian tulips in Kazakhstan, there are 34 species (as nowhere!). They cover the whole territory of the republic with a wonderful carpet every spring. And this, without exaggeration - the largest flower bed on Earth! During this tour we will try to show you as many kinds of tulips as possible.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Private transportation

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Tour route provides you a great opportunity not only to enjoy the beautiful natural landscapes of the Almaty region but also to see one of the unique monuments of the past – Tamgaly petroglyphs – one of the oldest and most striking monuments of rock art of Zhetisu, which is protected by UNESCO since 2004. Tamgaly Gorge located 170 km north-west of Almaty city. This is virtually an ancient art gallery, where is depicted as individual animals and people as well as the whole scenes from the life of ancient people. The total number of drawings in the main gorge – about 2,000. There are images of solar deities, clowns, soldiers, married couples, pregnant women, multi-figure compositions, scenes of hunting, and sacrifice. Most of the petroglyphs date back to the Bronze Age and are made in the “animal” style of Sakas.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Dinner, Lunch

One of the greatest options for 2-days tour in Almaty area. A lot of options to observe a wildelife.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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The city of nomads is a unique building, specially built in 2004 for the filming of the cult film "Nomad" on the left bank of the Ili River in the Almaty region - located 90 km to the north from the city of Almaty. "Nomad" is the first Kazakhstani film with a multi-million budget with the participation of stars of domestic and world cinema and was shot based on the second book of the trilogy "Nomads" by Ilyas Yesenberlin. Storyline: biography of Abilmansur (Abylay Khan), the future khan of the entire Kazakh Khanate, during the Kazakh-Dzungarian wars in the 18th century. The city of nomads can be seen in the films "Day Watch", "Kazakh Khanate" e, the video clip "Medina" and in many other famous works.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entry/Admission - Nomad Fortress

Exclusions: Restroom on board

Charyn canyon has been described as the Grand canyon’s little brother and is considered to be the floor of the ancient ocean Tethys. The erosion made by the river Charyn below and the elements created a dramatic and impressive landscape. The Charyn canyon itself is approximately 150 km and in some places up to 300 m deep. Altyn Emel National Park is one of the most spectacular and remote parks near Almaty. It’s like a miniature Kazakhstan with incredibly diverse landscapes. There are singing sand dunes, colourful mountains and vast steppes where wild horses roam. In Altyn Emel National park you will see Kazakhstan’s nature in all its diversity. Kolsay Lakes – one of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan. These lakes are located at heights 2250 and 2700 meters above sea level. They are distinguished by the unique mountain watershed consisting of three natural zones and amazing variety of rare plants and animals.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, All entrance fee, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Water

Exclusions: Air ticket, Personal expenses