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Treasures of Almaty : Charyn canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy lake
Tours • From Almaty

Treasures of Almaty : Charyn canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy lake

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(17) • 600+ booked
€ 64.69
Big Almaty Lake
Tours • Almaty

Big Almaty Lake

English guided
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4.3 / 5
(6) • 200+ booked
€ 68.45
Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Half-day Mountain Tour
Tours • Almaty

Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Half-day Mountain Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(3) • New Activity
€ 61.59
Almaty District Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes 2-Day Tour
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Tours • From Almaty

Almaty District Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes 2-Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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50+ booked
€ 80.30
Kolsai Lake & Kaindy Lake One-day Nature & Guided Tour
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Tours • From Almaty

Kolsai Lake & Kaindy Lake One-day Nature & Guided Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.2 / 5
(13) • 100+ booked
€ 33.49
Almaty Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, & Kaindy Lakes Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Almaty

Almaty Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, & Kaindy Lakes Full-Day Tour

English guided
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4.0 / 5
(4) • 50+ booked
€ 50.19
Almaty Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake & Kaindy Lake Private Day Tour
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Tours • From Almaty

Almaty Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake & Kaindy Lake Private Day Tour

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Private tour
English guided
4.8 / 5
(17) • 300+ booked
€ 105.99
Almaty Shymbulak & Koktobe Full-Day City Highlights Tour
Tours • Almaty

Almaty Shymbulak & Koktobe Full-Day City Highlights Tour

English guided
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2.8 / 5
(5) • 50+ booked
€ 72.49
Kolsai Lake & Charyn Canyon National Park One-day Nature & National Park Tour
Tours • From Almaty

Kolsai Lake & Charyn Canyon National Park One-day Nature & National Park Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
3.0 / 5
(2)
€ 35.29
Almaty Huns Ethno Village and Lake Issyk Private Tour
Tours • From Almaty

Almaty Huns Ethno Village and Lake Issyk Private Tour

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(3) • 50+ booked
€ 89.25
Almaty Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Private Tour
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Tours • Almaty

Almaty Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Private Tour

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Private tour
English guided
4.8 / 5
(5) • 100+ booked
€ 167.30
Almaty Altyn Emel National Park Full-Day Private Tour
Tours • From Auezov District

Almaty Altyn Emel National Park Full-Day Private Tour

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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(2)
€ 143.75

Hotels in Almaty

Naya Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Naya Hotel

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4.7 / 5
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From
€ 77.95
Zvezdnaya Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Zvezdnaya Hotel

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4.4 / 5
(6)
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€ 76.13
€ 81.46
Qazaq Auyl
Hotels • Almaty

Qazaq Auyl

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4.8 / 5
(17)
From
€ 314.88
€ 317.76
Mildom Premium Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Mildom Premium Hotel

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3.0 / 5
(15)
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€ 43.67
Grand Erbil Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Grand Erbil Hotel

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3.1 / 5
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€ 37.28
€ 40.28
Resident Hotel Gogol
Hotels • Almaty

Resident Hotel Gogol

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4.8 / 5
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€ 52.33
ASTRA HOTEL
Hotels • Almaty

ASTRA HOTEL

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€ 54.92
Mildom Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Mildom Hotel

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3.7 / 5
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€ 52.59
€ 52.95
Hotel Tahar
Hotels • Almaty

Hotel Tahar

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4.5 / 5
(45)
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€ 37.81
Resident City Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Resident City Hotel

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5.0 / 5
(8)
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€ 119.26
Tenir Eco Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Tenir Eco Hotel

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4.7 / 5
(4)
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€ 379.43
€ 419.49
Avrora
Hotels • Almaty

Avrora

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2.5 / 5
(2)
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€ 31.01

Reviews of Almaty activities

Klook User
2026-08-25 14:46:45
Fantastic 5.0
If you are worried about meeting point, in my experience the van came a little bit later than 4:30. Just look for a minivan with Panda Travel livery or anyone with the Panda Travel uniform as they might be your tour guides. The tour was pretty straightforward, not much explanation about the places but the guides shared pretty good tips to wander around. Kudos to Nurtas and Rustam who were pretty friendly and made such good company for the day. Overall good experience. Tips: Suggest to prepare at least 15k-20k kzt for food and others, and if you also want to use taxi or ride a horse (cash only!)
GRACE ************
2026-07-11 10:34:06
Fantastic 5.0
Very nice tour. The tour started early that beats the crowd of other tourist. Very nice tour guide as well. Easy to book and instamd confirmation.
Klook User
2026-09-26 07:28:16
Fantastic 5.0
Taras was a great company, who went above and beyond to make the trip memorable and suitable for us. We prefered a slightly more active day with some hiking and walking and he could recommend some good options for us. He knew the good spots around the areas. The transportation was smooth and comfortable. The day felt relaxed and not rushed.
Asma ******
2026-07-19 10:30:52
Fantastic 5.0
this is a big join in tour but the guid is cery well organized, friendly. we are small amounts of foreigners a little challenging for the language barrier but the tour is very fun with locals
Cassandra ********
2026-10-04 20:20:44
Fantastic 5.0
the organizer is on time, they communicate with us the timing, and all accordingly. They are well organized and very kind.
ABANG *********************
2026-10-06 01:19:57
Fantastic 5.0
Covering Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, and Kaindy Lakes in a single day sounds ambitious, but Тәке managed the itinerary flawlessly. The transport was comfortable, the timing at each location was well-paced, and Тәке provided fantastic local insights throughout the journey. Highly recommended!
ZZ **************
2026-09-16 17:51:05
Fantastic 5.0
Amazing experience. Tour guide/driver was early and was very flexible throughout the tour. We could allocate more time into activities that we enjoyed more. Highly recommended! Psst it is a city tour but you will get to near the mountain tops to enjoy a very close up view of the glaciers at the peak like in the photo. Thank you so much!
Klook User
2026-05-15 16:40:01
Fantastic 5.0
we had a good trip with a nice and great photographer tour guide 👍🏼👍🏼
ARCTURUS ****************
2026-09-05 15:32:27
Fantastic 5.0
worth every penny. Lake Esik is such an underrated gem, wouldn't have been able to discover it had it not been for this tour. Not a lot of tourists, only locals were there when we visited. Number 1 lake in my opinion out of all around Almaty. The Huns Ethno village was such a highlight of this Almaty trip. Artem, our guide was so accommodating with all our questions and attentive to our needs. Spacious and clean car with English speaking guide.

Almaty at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Almaty?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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150
Avg 100Avg
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99
Jan
83
Feb
85
Mar
87
Apr
73
May
116
Jun
Busiest 418
Jul
42
Aug
Quietest 21
Sep
61
Oct
56
Nov
61
Dec

Demand for Almaty spikes in July, roughly 318% above a typical month, while September is much quieter at about 79% below a typical month — book early for July and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in September. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Almaty cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

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7,500
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Priciest ₱11.9K Cheapest ₱1,130
Jul Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities in June are typically around PHP 1,130, about 90% below the May high of PHP 11,893, so June offers the best-value bookings; this cheaper period also aligns with the quieter month on demand. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

2 daysLast-minute
10 daysTypical
29 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 10 days ahead, so you can be fairly flexible when planning from the Philippines; during July’s peak demand consider booking earlier than that. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Almaty

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 508.05KZT

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Spring: Mild weather, blooming parks, great sightseeing

    Fall: Pleasant temperatures, festivals, autumn colors

What to know before visiting Almaty

What to do in Almaty year-round

Almaty’s strongest draw is its variety of Tours, which dominate bookings and shape the city’s calendar. Klook booking data shows demand drifts through the year, with a clear summer surge in July and much quieter months around September and November. That means Almaty suits active travellers who prioritise organised day trips and guided experiences in summer, while those after a calmer pace will find fewer crowds in the autumn months. Decide whether you want peak-season energy or quieter exploration when you plan, as that choice shapes both availability and pricing on Klook.

Best months for crowds and prices

July is the clear busiest month by bookings, while September records the quietest demand levels; Klook booking data identifies July as a peak month and September as the trough. Prices move independently at times: the overall price summary shows May as the priciest month and June as the cheapest, so high demand and high prices do not always coincide. For lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for June or the very quiet autumn months; for the peak-season atmosphere choose July.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January About average PHP 2,498
February Quieter than usual PHP 1,784
March Quieter than usual PHP 2,498
April About average PHP 9,752
May Quieter than usual PHP 11,893
June Busier than usual PHP 1,130
July Peak demand PHP 1,784
August Very quiet PHP -
September Very quiet PHP 1,784
October Quieter than usual PHP 2,498
November Very quiet PHP 2,498
December Quieter than usual PHP 2,498

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

Where to stay by typical nightly price

Klook booking data shows Almalinsky is the most affordable district on typical nightly hotel price, at typically around PHP 1,962, while Medeu sits at the priciest end with typically around PHP 7,612; the gap between them is roughly 74%. Cheaper districts like Almalinsky tend to suit travellers prioritising budget and longer stays or more local neighbourhood vibes, whereas pricier districts such as Medeu are a fit for those seeking higher-end hotels and amenities. Choose between value or comfort depending on your priorities when booking on Klook.

Tips for travellers from the Philippines

Most travellers book Almaty experiences with some planning: Klook booking data shows bookings typically happen about 10 days ahead, while the earliest planners book around 29 days out. That means you can be somewhat flexible, but it pays to lock in tours and popular dates earlier in July’s peak. For last-minute plans there is still room—Klook finds many bookings within 2 days of travel—but expect limited availability in peak season. Use Klook to compare options and secure preferred dates ahead of busy months.

FAQs about Almaty

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