What to do and see in Almaty Province, Kazakhstan: The Best Multi-day Tours

This tour gives a unique opportunity to visit the most beautiful places of Kazakhstan for 5 days. You will visit the steppes, semi-deserts, mountains and lakes, with the opportunity to see a wild nature, locals and nomads live. Throughout the road you are waiting for unreal beauty landscapes. This tour it is a great place for a dialog with Nature. Powerful and comfortable SUV will ideal option to travel long off-road and 5 days daily roads. This tour is aimed at people who loves hiking in the mountains, be alone with nature, wildlife and an active lifestyle. Visit all this places with SUVtours. If you respect a safely driving, comfort, and love the nature, this tour for you.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, National Park fees, Bottled water 1.5L per person per day, Overnight twin accommodation in a hotels or guest houses, Professional guide/driver, Transport by air-conditioned private SUV or minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located accommodations)

Exclusions: Surcharge for single accommodation, if required, Alcoholic Beverages, Food and drinks, unless specified

This tour is a great opportunity to explore two countries and get to know the two peoples of Central Asia in a short time. The variety and number of places visited per day makes this tour unforgettable and unique. Within eight days, you will cross semi-deserts, breathe in the fresh air of the highlands and feel the coolness of centuries-old glaciers. The tour is perfect for lovers of mountain hiking and wildlife, lovers of fair landscapes and photographers. The feeling that you have visited a dozen countries makes this tour even more attractive.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, National Park fees, Bottled water 1.5L per person per day, Overnight twin accommodation in a hotels or guest houses, Professional guide/driver, Transport by air-conditioned private SUV or minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located accommodations)

Exclusions: Surcharge for single accommodation, if required, Alcoholic Beverages, Food and drinks, unless specified

Hello! My name is Gaukhar, I am a co-owner and guide of small local company based in Almaty. We as a team do what we really love: meet new people and share with them the best what Kazakhstan has to offer such as astounded nature, finger-licking cuisine and, of course, people - the most valuable part of any trip. During my own travels (mostly US & Europe) I understood that the long-lasting memories are created not by sights you visited, but by personal connections you make. I live and work in Kazakhstan all my life and still get excited by new places, new stories and new routes I can show to travellers! We look forward meeting you here! Highlights: - Open the mystery of Singing Dunes; hike the fantastic “lunar” Aktau mountains; - Enjoy a breathtaking scenery and take spectacular photographs while hiking around the lakes; visit a sunken forest of Kaindy lake; experience Kazakh cuisine and culture in a carefully selected homestay family; - See Charyn Canyon National Park

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Accomodation, Bottled water, Local guide, National Paks fees and tickets

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Highlights: • Enjoy a 4-day trip to the best natural parks around Almaty; • Open the mystery of Singing Dunes; hike the fantastic “lunar” Aktau mountains – 70 millions year ago it was a bottom of an ancient  Tethys Ocean; • Enjoy a breathtaking scenery and take spectacular photographs while hiking around the lakes; visit a sunken forest of Kaindy lake; experience Kazakh cuisine and culture in a carefully selected homestay family; • See Charyn Canyon, one of Kazakhstan's natural treasures. ​ What you can expect: ​ Day 1st: ​Get picked up from your hotel by air-conditioned  4WD vehicle with an experienced driver and meet your guide. Along the scenic drive you will pass the little villages and farmers’ markets, artificial lake and Kapchagai town – one of two places in Kazakhstan where gambling is officially allowed. • It usually takes 3-4 hours to reach a hotel at Bashi village that is located on the territory of Altyn Emel National Park, here we stop for a lunch and rest break. • Departure to Katutau & Aktau mountains • Arriving to Katutau mountains formed by lava and some associated volcanic rocks. Time, water and the sun have created intricate rock rarities here. Snap photos as your guide explains the origin of such a fanciful landscape, and then continue the trip to see Aktau mountains. Arriving to Aktau mountains - the museum of the earth's distant past. Fantastically-shaped natural sculptures rise from the bottom of an ancient sea in all the colors of the rainbow, from the pale blue "Lunar landscape" to the "red mountains". These mountains are 30 km long, 800 m high - and 400 million years old.  • Leaving Aktau mountans, road back to the hotel will take around 1-1.5 hour • Dinner. Don't forget to enjoy starry night sky above Bashi village - it is so bright away from the city lights! ​ Day 2nd: ​Breakfast at hotel’s café • Departure to Singing Dune • Its time to see next miracle of our trip – Singing Dunes, rising about 150 meters and stretching for a distance of approximately 2-3 km. Learn how is it possible that sand dunes are appeared in steppe vast area and, with luck, listen to the organ-like song of Singing Dunes. Never have climbed a dune before? Here we will have a lot of time for hiking, taking magnificent photos and enjoy amazing panoramic view! • It’s time to go back to the hotel at Bashi village for a lunch before heading to Charyn Canyon • Lunch at Bashi village  • Leaving the hotel, our next destination is Charyn Canyon. • Charyn Canyon National Park – time to explore this magnificent natural wonder! Marvel at dramatic rock formations shaped by the elements and time, and keep your camera handy for amazing photos. There's time at leisure for exploring on your own at your own pace.  • Leave for the Satty village, which is the closest place to Kolsay & Kaindy lakes.  • Arrival to the village, homestay with a local family (very basic conditions), dinner. • Overnight in Satty village.   ​ Day 3rd: ​Breakfast at Satty village. • We drive to the first Kolsai lake and start hiking to the second lake. It is 16 km (around 16 miles) both ways, with the highest point 2700 metres (1.7 miles), it takes around 3-4 hours to reach the second lake. Important: please take an actual passport (not a copy) for hiking, cause the border line with Kyrgyzstan is located in around 10 km from second Kolsai lake and you can be asked to show passport by the border guards. • Picnic at the shore of the second Kolsai lake. • Coming back to the first Kolsay lake, time to take the last photos and drive back to Satty village. • Arrival to the village, homestay with a local family, dinner, Russian banya. • Overnight in Satty village ​ Day 4th: ​Breakfast • Departure to Kaindy Lake. Unusual and mysterious Kaindy Lake (Birch lake) is located at the altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. Kaindy lake was formed as the result of a huge landslide after the powerful earthquake in 1911. The landslide blocked the river and the water has flooded the valley. That is how appeared the lake with Tien Shan fir trees in the middle. The water of the lake is very cold, that is why the needles of the flooded trees are well preserved and clearly visible through the transparent surface of the water, and dry stems of fir trees overlook the water surface. It is impossible to describe in words all this mystical splendor of the lake – it is necessary to go there and see everything with own eyes. • Leaving to the city - there is a long way back to Almaty - around 5 hours, on the way we will stop  for a lunch in one of the village cafes.   • Arrival to the city. 

Inclusions: Accommodation (hotel in Altyn Emel and Chundzha - shower & toilet inside of the room, homestay in Satty village - very basic conditions, no shower, toilet is outside of the home, Russian Banya), Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, All fees & tickets , Food - 4 lunches, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners., Tour-guide, Transportation - 4WD air-conditioned car, Water - 1L per person per day

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Snacks , Gratuities

Our team work in the tourism field for over 10 years. We offer a wide range of tailor-made tours in Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Uzbekistan for private people and group tours, from backpackers to luxury tours. This spectacular tour give you the opportunity to discover one very big desert area near Almaty and two of the most beautiful lakes around Kazakhstan in 3 days. We will drive from Almaty to Kaindy Lake, than Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Transportation by Jeep / off-road car/duster (depending on road conditions), park fees

Exclusions: Personal expenses, tips, airfare, travel insurance, visa expenses, extra beverage

Unique all inclusive tour for guests of Almaty. During this tour you will explore all the beauties of Kazakhstan especially of Almaty city. You will try Kazakh traditional food and feel the atmosphere of Kazakh lifestyle.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, English speaking guide

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Golden circle of Almaty one of the most popular and interesting tour. You will see completely different areas. Desert, Canyons, Alpine forest, Steppe and Mountain lakes.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Water

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During the tour you will: • see some of the most beautiful places in our region • have an opportunity to see life in a village, and visit an open air market with local organic food. • be escorted by our professional guide. They will tell you about all the sights, answer all your questions about the cultural and historical facts, and take photos or videos if you like. The guide will be responsible for your safety.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, overnight in guesthouse

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If you want to visit the most photographed places in Kazakhstan, you found this perfect tour. Searching is browser Kazakhstan, the first two photos that you see will be Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon. These natural monuments you will discover during your trip. Mountain walks, canyon exploration, acquaintance with Kazakh culture and life make this tour unforgettable.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Rent an all-wheel drive SUV, Fuel, Services of an English-speaking guide / driver, Entrance tickets to national parks, Accommodation according to the program (double occupancy) , Tasting "Kurt" and "Kumys", 1.5 liters of water per person per day

Exclusions: International flights, Medical insurance, Personal expenses not indicated in the program, Visa support, Alcoholic drinks

This tour is the best opportunity to get acquainted with the diversity of nature in Kazakhstan in 2 days. The program was designed specifically for people seeking solitude with wildlife. The road through the Assy Plateau is a heavy off-road that crosses 3 climatic zones from alpine meadows to steppes and semi-deserts. A tourist bus and unprepared transport will not go here. The change of landscapes and height differences are very intense and make the two-day tour unique.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, National Park fees, Bottled water 1.5L per person per day, Professional guide/driver, Transport by air-conditioned private SUV or minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located accommodations), Tent, sleeping bag at camping

Exclusions: Surcharge for single accommodation, if required, Alcoholic Beverages, Food and drinks, unless specified