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8 Best Almaty Day Trips

The ones worth setting an alarm for.

The 8 most-booked almaty day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.

8 Best Almaty Day Trips

Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip - Charyn Canyon: red rock scale you can actually walk through
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Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip

1.Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip

Early start from Almaty for Charyn, Black, Kolsai, and Kaindy lakes, plus Moon Canyon in summer, with comfort transport and optional extras.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“A huge huge thanks to our guides Amina and Rustam who made this trip unforgettable! Everything was handled in a very professional way. They made sure that all the tourists were taken care of. I will definitely book another trip with the same company again.”

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Almaty: Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyons Day Trip - The big first drive to Charyn Canyon: Valley of Castles energy
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Almaty: Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyons Day Trip

2.Almaty: Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyons Day Trip

Day trip from Almaty to Charyn Valley of Castles and Kaindy and Kolsai Lakes, with optional UAZ transfer, boats, and horse rides.

★ 4.7

“We had an amazing experience with Sayana! She was knowledgeable, friendly, and always made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the trip. Everything was well organized, and the trip was smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable tour!”

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From Almaty: Kolsay, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip - Charyn Canyon National Park: red rock cliffs without a huge hike
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From Almaty: Kolsay, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip

4.From Almaty: Kolsay, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip

Early-start day trip from Almaty to Kolsai, Kaindy, Charyn and Black Canyons, with Soviet UAZ rides and optional horse and boat add-ons.

★ 4.6

“It was a long day, but it was totally worth it. Nice atmosphere and the guides were very motivated and nice. Especially Aisultan brought some fresh and funny energy with him. The timelots for each spot were perfectly planned and every stop was a new adventure.”

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Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip - Kaindy Lake: The 2.5 km Hike and the Waterline Forest Effect
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Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip

7.Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip

Almaty day trip to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake with park tickets, round-trip transport, and photo-worthy hikes for $57.

★ 5.0

“Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes were absolutely stunning—peaceful, fresh, and surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests. Kaindy’s sunken trees made the lake feel unique and almost magical, while Kolsai was calm and perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. Charyn Canyon was just as impressive, with its dr”

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Almaty: Singing dunes, Aktau Mountains & Altyn Emel Day Trip

8.Almaty: Singing dunes, Aktau Mountains & Altyn Emel Day Trip

A long day from Almaty into Kazakhstan’s Altyn Emel desert park: Aktau Mountain trekking, mysterious Singing Dunes, and a hearty lunch.

★ 4.8

“Amazing landscapes, great guide and very nice drivers. The planned schedule and the quality of the guide/drivers made this tour amazing and allowed us to enjoy the best parts of Altyn Emel. This remotes area is far away and remote, which makes it difficult to visit. Thanks to Bek and his perfect knowledge of the…”

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