The 15 Best 2-Day Tours in Kazakhstan

1.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyons 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 2 days · from $130Our pick

Spend two days exploring Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn, Black, and Moon Canyons from Almaty. Guides such as Luba, Naz, Aidar, and Zhenis lead the route in English or Russian, with Kazakh meals, a yurt stay, bonfire games, and an off-road Soviet van ride to Kaindy.

“Very enjoyable tour with more than enough time to enjoy every stop. Naz was amazing and made the journey very straightforward. She also gave us a good introduction about the culture and life in the country. Highly recommended.”

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2.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · from $130Top rated

Travel from Almaty to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon and Moon Canyon in two busy days. You get park fees, meals, transport, a yurt stay and an off-road Soviet van ride. Guides have included Nazerke, Zhenis, Dana and Aigerim, with guide quality varying by departure.

“The tour was very well organized. I had a great time visiting each of the sites, we got ample time to enjoy and take in the scenery. Food was great and so was the yurt accommodation. Now coming to one of the best parts of the tour - our tour guide Aigerim!!! She is the best. A great guide as well as a fun person. We had a lot of fun at the bonfire and the multiple rounds of Uno games that we played after. Lovedd her playlist too hehe :D Also, shoutout to our wonderful driver - Ruslan!! - Yours truly, Masuma (Manisa, Manusa, Minisa etc., etc.) 😆”

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3.2-Day Tour to Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 2 days · from $105

Join an English or Russian-speaking guide such as Zhanna, Daniel, Aya, or Rollan for lakes, canyons, a Soviet UAZ ride, village homestay meals, and a bonfire near Saty. Choose a one-night morning departure or a two-night evening departure from Almaty.

“One of the best tours I’ve done! If you’re wanting to see the best parts of Kazakhstan, 100% book this tour. Danny our tour guide was amazing and couldn’t have been better, always bringing the good vibes & making sure everyone was happy! Everything was seamless and we had an awesome group of people.”

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4.2-Day Private Tour – The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $390

Travel from Almaty in a private SUV with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Charyn Canyon and Zhalanash before an overnight stay near Kolsai. Day two brings a forest walk at Kolsai Lake and the famous submerged fir trees of Kaindy Lake. The group is limited to five people.

“I recently attended a two-day tour guided by a professional and kind driver, Victor (apologies if I've misspelled the name), and an exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable guide, Margu. We are grateful for their hard work and excellent Read more”

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5.Charyn, Kolsay and Kaindy 2-Day Tour with Mount View Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 2 days · from $150

This two-day trip takes you from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and the haunting sunken forest of Kaindy Lake. You travel in a group of up to 13 with an English-speaking guide such as Aika or Azamat, eat homemade local food, and sleep in a village guesthouse near the mountains.

“Amazing tour ,very well organised,great value for money. Our guide Aigerim was. amazing,very knowledgeable and helpful. Accommodation was clean and comfortable,food was great. Kaindi lake it's just unforgettable experience, beauty you wouldn't see anywhere. And the group was not big,so the guide could give more attention to every customer,which is amazing for such tours. Definitely recommend!”

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6.Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $135

Travel from Almaty with guides Aika and Fariza to Moon Canyon, Black Canyon, Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy Lake. You’ll ride a Soviet van to the sunken forest, eat local meals, sleep in Saty village, and enjoy a slower pace than a day trip.

“I loved this tour. The stops were well planned out and the meals were excellent. The guest house was clean and quiet. I am glad I chose the two day tour as it allowed enough time at each site and didn't feel rushed. The driver was safe and eRead more”

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7.Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $375

Spend two full days exploring Kazakhstan’s Valley of Castles, crystal-clear Kolsai Lake, and the famous submerged forest at Kaindy Lake. Your private guide and driver handle the long routes, with off-road transport to Kaindy, breakfast, and hotel pickup included. Guides may include Nursultan, Minara, Bahtiar, or Chingiz.

“Mr. Nur-Sultan was very helpful and always genuinely wanting to help us so that our trip to Kazakhstan was smooth and what we wanted. He was so good we arranged a second tour with his company. Our guide was Ms. Minara. She was terrRead more”

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8.Kolsai, Kaindy lakes and Charyn canyons 2 days small group tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $140

Travel from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy Lake in a group of up to 13. Guide Bek and driver Pernebek may lead the trip, with meals, park fees, an overnight stay in Saty, and a rugged Soviet UAZ-452 ride to Kaindy included.

“The 2-day trip was a lot of fun, everything was organized perfectly and comfortably. The landscapes were breathtaking and sometimes almost unreally beautiful! If you are in Kazakhstan it is an absolute recommendation”

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9.2 Days Tour: Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $391

Travel from Almaty into southeastern Kazakhstan with a private guide and driver, visiting Charyn Canyon, eerie Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake. You will spend the night in a Kazakh family guest house, eat national food, and may be guided by drivers such as Misha, Chingiz, or Kazbek.

“Extremely satisfied with our trip through them. Madi the owner was a breeze to talk to, and our guide cum driver, Mischa was a fantastic guy. You ask him for anything and his response would be "it's possible"!”

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10.2-Day Tour to Kolsay Lake, Kaindy Lake & 3 Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $92Best value

You’ll travel from Almaty to Saty Village, ride a UAZ truck to sunken-forest Kaindy Lake, walk beside Kolsay Lake, and explore Black, Moon, and Charyn Canyons. Guides such as Aizook, Nurhat, and Daniyal lead the trip in English, Russian, or Kazakh, with meals, guesthouse lodging, and transfers included.

“The content of the tour was excellent, sadly the tour guide has much to learn about leading a tour”

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11.Two Day Tour to Altyn Emel: Singing Dune and Aktau Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $270

Travel from Almaty with guides Gaukhar and Gasyr in a small SUV group of up to six. See the 700-year-old Willow, Aktau and Katutau Mountains, and the Singing Dune, with Basshi guesthouse lodging, dinner, breakfast, and lunch included.

“I had a wonderful time exploring this remote but incredible place, Ghaukar was very professional and always made sure everything was alright. It was interesting as well to be able to meet with local people and discover their culture. Definitely recommend !”

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12.Altyn emel 2 days tour. (Singing dune, AkTau, KattyTau)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $450

Spend two days beyond Almaty in Altyn-Emel National Park, hiking the Singing Dune and visiting the fossil-rich Aktau and volcanic Kattyau Mountains. A private English-speaking guide, 4WD transport, lodging, lunch, dinner, bottled water, and hotel transfers are included.

“Die Umgebung ist einfach unglaublich,nicht von dieser Welt.Der Reiseleiter war auch sehr freundlich.Nur die Unterkunft war gewöhnungsbedürftig.”

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13.2 Days Tour: Charyn Canyon & Black Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Travel privately from Almaty with Vitaliy, also called Vitto, on a two-day nature trip to Kolsai Lake, Charyn Canyon and Kaindy Lake. Expect English and Russian guiding, pickup, included admission and a flexible pace for groups of up to three. Confirm how Black Canyon fits the schedule before booking.

“It was such a unique one day trip with Our tour guide Vitali. Absolutely professional and very helpful in making this trip most enjoyable and memorable. Thanks so much”

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14.Altyn Emel. Singing dune and Aktau mountains 2 days tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel privately from Almaty with a guide and driver to Kapchagay Reservoir, Altyn Emel’s Singing Dune, the colorful Aktau Mountains, and Katutau’s volcanic rock formations. Max or Vlad may lead, with meals and tent or guesthouse lodging arranged.

“The tour was well planned and executed. Guide Max was punctual, attentive and always ready to help. He demonstrated strong driving skills as well as good knowledge and experience with regard to the places of interest. Very patient, polite and easy to have a conversation with.”

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15.Atyn Emel National Park 2 days tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $450

Travel from Almaty into Altyn Emel National Park in a comfortable off-road SUV with a certified English-speaking guide. The two-day route visits the colorful Aktau Mountains, Katutau Mountain, a 700-year-old willow, and the Singing Barkhan, with private touring and pickup available.

“Altyn Emel National Park is amazing place. We have very enjoyable camping there. Thanks to AbdiTravel for this holidays!🔥”

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