Almaty, Canyons & Mountain Lakes

Almaty, Canyons & Mountain Lakes

  • 6 days
  • Availability: May - October
  • Start: Almaty
  • Kazakhstan
  • Min Age: 8+
  • Max People: 14

Tour Details

Kazakhstan’s wild south-east

Almaty sits at the foot of the Tian Shan, and within a few hours’ drive you can reach red-rock canyons, alpine lakes and endless summer pastures.

This short tour is ideal as a standalone trip or combined with our Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan itineraries.

Departure & Return Location
Almaty International Airport
Departure Time
Arrival any time on Day 1
Price Includes
  • Hotel accommodation (twin share)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to listed sites
  • All ground transportation in destination
  • Airport transfers
Price Excludes
  • International flights
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses & tips
Complementaries
  • Welcome dinner
  • Bottled water on transfers
  • Local SIM card
  • Printed travel guide

Itinerary

Day 1Almaty

Arrival, Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral and Green Bazaar.

Day 2Big Almaty Lake & Medeu

Turquoise Big Almaty Lake and the Shymbulak cable car.

Day 3Charyn Canyon

Walk the Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon, then on to Saty village.

Day 4Kolsai & Kaindy lakes

Hike around the Kolsai lakes and see the sunken forest of Lake Kaindy.

Day 5Assy plateau

High pastures with grazing horses and nomad camps at 2,500 m.

Day 6Departure

Transfer to Almaty airport.

Map

Photos

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