The 5 Best 3-Day Tours in Kazakhstan

1.3 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $105Our pick

Travel from Almaty to Saty village, Kolsai Lake, Kaindy Lake, and Charyn National Park on a three-day small-to-mid-size group trip. Expect English, Russian, and Kazakh-speaking guides, a UAZ ride to Kaindy, guesthouse lodging, local meals, and long scenic days.

“Despite starting at the odd time of 8pm, everything was orderly planned with guesthouses owners out to receive us at 2 or 3 am in Saty village.The quest house rooms were simple but clean, adequate and okay. The hostess prepared simple Read more”

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2.3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,900Top rated

Join Darya, Gulnaz, or Alex for a private three-day ride and hike from Almaty to Kolsay Lakes. You’ll travel by SUV, horse, and foot through quiet Kungey Alatau trails, sleep in a mountain hut and tent, and eat simple meals in the mountains.

“A big thank you to Darya and Gulnaz for this fabulous experience – we will keep wonderful memories of these 6 days in the Almaty region. Everything was perfect. Darya is a caring person, always making sure that tourists feel comfortable anRead more”

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3.Almaty Region 3 Days Tour from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,021

Travel by private SUV or minivan from Almaty with a professional guide-driver such as Sultan or Artur. In three long days, you will see Altyn Emel’s Aktau, Katutau, and Singing Dune, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake, with meals, park fees, lodging, and hotel pickup included.

“Sultan. Sultan is whom we remember, and will try to see again in Quazaqstan. Sultan our safe driver, guide, interpreter, patient fixer, humorous entertainer, fascinating story-teller, historian, cultural adviser, guide to the quirky and otherwise inaccessible sights & back-stRead more”

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4.3 Days Tour: Altyn Emel NP, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $736

Start at 5:00 a.m. for a private three-day journey from Almaty through Altyn-Emel National Park, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake. Guide Dorzh handles the details, photographs, and videos, while flexible planning and Kazakh meals add a personal touch.

“The tour is well organized. The places I visited during this tour is simply incredible! The 3 days tour allowed me to see the sites without rushing. My guide, Dorzh, was very helpful and took care of everything. He also took great pics and videos. I would highly recommend taking this tour.”

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5.Private tour Almaty Region 3 days with Silktravel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $882

Travel privately from Almaty through desert, steppe, canyons, alpine forest, and mountain lakes. Silktravel takes you to Aktau and Katutau, the Singing Dune, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake, with local guesthouse stays and meals included as listed.

“Amazing country! We saw some stunning sights, but apart from being fairly punctual, the tour guide didn’t provide much relevant information, nor was he overly helpful in general”

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