The 15 Best Private Tours in Kazakhstan

Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup - Nur-Astana Mosque and Hazret Sultan Mosque

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $149Our pick

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Astana with a private English-speaking guide such as Zhalgas, Bauyrzhan, or Kadyrbek. See Bayterek Tower, major mosques, Khan Shatyr, the National Museum, and the Atyrau Bridge, with lunch and optional local wine tasting.

“Everything was well-organized: delicious food, a comfortable private car, and great company and conversations with the guide. I enjoyed every moment. The highlight was the wine tasting at the end with many types of wine, everyone will find something for themselves!”

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Astana: Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

2.Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $249

Travel from Astana to Burabay National Park for a private 10 to 12-hour day with pickup, a gentle climb up Bolektau, lunch beside the pine forest, and a boat ride toward Zhumbaktas or horseback riding. Guides such as Madi, Damir, Kadyrbek, and Amir have led this route.

“As a nature lover, I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Kadyrbek, my guide, was knowledgeable, polite, and courteous, making me feel safe throughout the journey. His fluent English made everything effortless. Highly recommended!”

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2-Day Experiences, Almaty Tours, Charyn Canyon Tours, Kaindy Lake Tours, Kolsai Lakes Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

3.2-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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Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

4.Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $200

Spend 7 to 8 private hours touring Almaty with a guide such as Alina or Assel. Ride toward Shymbulak, visit Medeu, take in Kok Tobe views, explore historic landmarks, shop at Zeleny Bazar, and enjoy lunch with transport and entrance fees included.

“Alina was great. She communicated clearly of what to expect and gave us a lot of information of the sites. full of history and detail of each places we visited. Lunch was excellent at Navat. We visited all the places listed and maximized our timRead more”

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Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking

5.Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $69

Travel from central Almaty to Big Almaty Lake by car or on a demanding 6-kilometer uphill hike. Guides such as Dmitry, Viktor, and Vlad explain the lake, mountains, and Kazakhstan’s past. Expect 40 to 60 minutes at the lake, mountain weather, and a possible 300-meter walk.

“Vlad messaged me the might before telling me the pick up time and location, when i got to pick up point he’s already there waiting! we got to the starting point early so the hike was a breeze, he’s really funny but also reassuring. Going doRead more”

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Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

6.Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $80

You’ll explore Astana with a private guide and driver, visiting Nur-Astana Mosque, Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr, Hazret Sultan Mosque, Ak Orda, and more. Guides such as Abzal, Darman, Beq, and Kadyrbek have helped past guests make the most of short visits, with airport pickup sometimes arranged by request.

“We had a private 3-4 hour tour with Beq of Astana. He was so patient with us and all our questions, and showed us the key landmarks of Nur Sultan mosque, hazrat sultan mosque, tower, khan sheytark mall etc. Beq also gave us restaurant recommendations and what Kazakh food to try. Great guide and tour!”

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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty

7.Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,435

Travel privately from Almaty through two Central Asian countries in an SUV or minivan with a guide-driver. See singing dunes, red canyons, alpine lakes, glaciers, hot springs, and petroglyphs, while eating homemade meals, riding or walking near Kolsai, and sleeping in hotels, guest houses, and a yurt camp.

“Thank you SUV Tours for organising such a wonderful and safe holiday for me and my family. Our tour guide, Ramil, is very professional and take good care of us throughout the whole trip.”

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

8.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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Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty

9.Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $375

Leave Almaty at 5 a.m. for Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, Saty village, and Kolsai Lake. A private SUV or minivan, national park fees, meals, drinks, and a professional guide are included. Guides such as Yeldar and driver Konstantin have been praised for patience and flexible help.

“Despite having booked this tour with Viator well in advance and despite Viator confirming the booking, the tour operator did not arrive. We were up at 05.00 in the morning to start the tour, by 06.00 we gave up. The tour operator did not respond to our messages. The telRead more”

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Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion

10.Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $147

Travel privately from Almaty to Medeu Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort with guide Nursultan or another professional local guide. Ride cable cars to 3,200 meters, enjoy mountain scenery, and get help arranging skiing if available. Pickup, transport, water, and entry fees are included.

“Get some solid clothing if it’s winter , try to book skiing lessons if Available. He helped us to book it .”

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Private Day Trip to Fantastic Charyn Canyon

11.Private Day Trip to Fantastic Charyn Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $180

Travel privately from Almaty to Charyn Canyon with hotel pickup, a professional guide, park entry, and a 3.5-hour drive each way. Walk through the Valley of Castles, reach the Charyn River, enjoy free time for photos and short hikes, and return by evening. Guides may include Adil, Nazerke, or Miras.

“First n foremost our Driver cum guide was the best person.His name was Miras.Very courteous n .helpful.His English was fluent n he showed us all the places.Scenery n weather was good.Will recommend a visit to Almaty to all.”

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One Day Private Kolsay Lake, Charyn and Black canyon

12.One Day Private Kolsay Lake, Charyn and Black canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $179

Leave Almaty at 5 a.m. for a private 10 to 11-hour trip to Kolsai Lake, Charyn Canyon, Moon Canyon, and Black Canyon. Guides such as Yernar, Denis, and Nurlan provide local insight, hotel pickup, transport, admission, and a traditional food lunch.

“Apart from the natural sights, both the driver and the guide had a polite and personalised approach and offered a lot of insights into local culture. I still remember the day we had our tour and it charges me with positive energy. 10/10”

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Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort

13.Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $215

Travel from Almaty to Medeu with a private guide, climb the Stairs of Health to the dam, then ride cable cars to Shymbulak and its third station. Guide Miras is noted for his insight into Almaty, nature, and local life. The 7-hour trip includes transport, tickets, water, and pickup.

“We are a family of 3 with a 19 month old baby. We booked this tour for Sunday June 16th and no one showed up!! We tried contacting the tour operator the day before and nobody responded, nor did they try to contact us and tell us if there was any problem. Our money is GONE!”

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Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour

14.Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $180

Travel privately from Almaty with a guide such as Erasyl to Kolsai Lake, Moon and Black Canyons, and Charyn Canyon. Optional Kaindy Lake adds a high-altitude stop with famous submerged trees. Expect 9 to 13 hours, long drives, flexible pacing, hotel pickup, and national park fees.

“I had an amazing experience on the tour! Erasyl was knowledgeable, engaging, and truly passionate about the history and culture of the area. They made the information easy to understand while keeping it interesting and fun. The pace of the tour was perfect, and Erasyl was very attentive to everyone's needs. I left with a deeper appreciation for the place and feel like I learned so much. Highly recommend this tour and Erasyl to anyone looking for a great experience!”

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Astana: Private Night City Tour with Certified Guide

15.Private Night City Tour with Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $47Best value

Ride through Astana after sunset with an English- or Russian-speaking guide such as Sultan, Kadyrbek, Nura, or Aitzhan. You’ll see the Grand Mosque, Baiterek area, Khan Shatyr, bridges, opera house, and Ak Orda, with warm clothing, water, snacks, and a camera recommended.

“Astana is absolutely beautiful at night so I very much recommend doing the city tour at dark. We took a 3h tour and it was enough to go through the main areas and attractions. Our guide Bekzat was knowledgeable about both the places we visited and life in Astana. The tour was well organized we got all tickets and entries where needed. We enjoyed our tour and the time with Bekzat!”

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