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Treasures of Almaty : Charyn canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy lake
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Treasures of Almaty : Charyn canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy lake

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★ 4.5 (13) • 400+ booked
₱ 4,554
Big Almaty Lake
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Big Almaty Lake

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★ 4.2 (5) • 100+ booked
₱ 4,816
Almaty District Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes 2-Day Tour
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Almaty District Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes 2-Day Tour

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

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★ 5.0 (13) • 200+ booked
₱ 5,496
Kolsai Lake & Kaindy Lake One-day Nature & Guided Tour
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Kolsai Lake & Kaindy Lake One-day Nature & Guided Tour

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★ 4.3 (8) • 50+ booked
₱ 2,355
Almaty Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes Full-Day Tour
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Almaty Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes Full-Day Tour

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₱ 3,141
Almaty Shymbulak & Koktobe Full-Day City Highlights Tour
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Almaty Shymbulak & Koktobe Full-Day City Highlights Tour

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₱ 5,103
Almaty Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, & Kaindy Lakes Full-Day Tour
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Almaty Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, & Kaindy Lakes Full-Day Tour

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★ 3.0 (2)
₱ 3,533
Almaty Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Private Tour
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Almaty Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Private Tour

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★ 4.8 (5) • 50+ booked
₱ 11,777
Almaty Altyn Emel National Park Full-Day Private Tour
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Almaty Altyn Emel National Park Full-Day Private Tour

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₱ 9,072
Kolsai Lake & Charyn Canyon National Park One-day Nature & National Park Tour
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Kolsai Lake & Charyn Canyon National Park One-day Nature & National Park Tour

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₱ 2,485
Almaty Huns Ethno Village and Lake Issyk Private Tour
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Almaty Huns Ethno Village and Lake Issyk Private Tour

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₱ 6,281

Hotels in Almaty

Naya Hotel
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Naya Hotel

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★ 4.5 (2)
₱ 4,613.4
Zvezdnaya Hotel
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Zvezdnaya Hotel

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★ 4.4 (5)
From ₱ 5,513.5
Qazaq Auyl
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Qazaq Auyl

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★ 4.8 (16)
From ₱ 20,936.3
₱ 22,079.7
Mildom Premium Hotel
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Mildom Premium Hotel

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★ 3.0 (15)
From ₱ 3,623.9
Tenir Eco Hotel
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Tenir Eco Hotel

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★ 4.7 (4)
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Grand Erbil Hotel
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Grand Erbil Hotel

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★ 3.1 (83)
From ₱ 2,781.3
₱ 2,875.9
Resident Hotel Gogol
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Resident Hotel Gogol

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★ 4.8 (5)
From ₱ 4,749.5
Sweet Vibe Home
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Sweet Vibe Home

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From ₱ 2,112.4
Mildom Hotel
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Mildom Hotel

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★ 3.7 (58)
From ₱ 3,335.7
Park Hotel Almaty
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Park Hotel Almaty

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★ 4.6 (206)
From ₱ 8,709.3
AIRIS RESIDENCE hotel
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AIRIS RESIDENCE hotel

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Grand Voyage
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Grand Voyage

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★ 4.2 (22)
From ₱ 6,244.8

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
2026-03-23 06:55:56
Fantastic 5.0
The mountains and lakes were amazing to look at, and the views were spectacular. Our tour guide, Nikita, ensured that we saw all the tourist attractions while being mindful of the time constraints. He even gave us snacks on the way.
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
클룩 고객
2026-07-31 11:28:10
Fantastic 5.0
We were with the same guide team for two days. We were very satisfied because they accommodated our pace without rushing us. Even though it was a hot day, they accompanied us, guided us, and recommended many wonderful spots, allowing us to create many family memories. I commend our guide for the stable long-distance driving. Arujan, who interpreted for us in Korean, was also very lovely! If I have the chance to visit Almaty again, I plan to use their services again. Satisfaction: excellent!
Klook User
2026-03-23 08:56:17
Fantastic 5.0
Although it was still winter in March, the Big Almaty Lake was frozen, but the view was beyond wonderful. The Ayusai waterfalls was also frozen, though the way up was breathtaking. Nikita, our tour guide, took amazing photos of us. Overall, we were satisfied with the experience.
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.
Matthew **********
2026-04-30 20:59:07
Fantastic 5.0
This was totally awesome. I saw and ate everything I wanted to in Kazakhstan in a single day. I loved getting pictures both inside and above canyons. The guide, Sergey, took some excellent photos and videos of me, and was very knowledgeable about the history of the rock formations.
Klook用戶
2026-07-23 12:20:21
Fantastic 5.0
The arrangement of the one-day tour is very efficientf ,user friendly and straight forward. The driver, Timur, can speak very fluent English. He is very knowledgeble on anything I asked about this country. Other than knowledge in his own country, Kazakhtan, he knows a lot about the histor of our home country. China Hong Kong SAR. He did a marvous job .

Almaty at a glance

When is the busiest time for Almaty activities?

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Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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Typical
-200%
-1%
Jan
-17%
Feb
-15%
Mar
-13%
Apr
-27%
May
+16%
Jun
Busiest +318%
Jul
-58%
Aug
-79% Quietest
Sep
-39%
Oct
-44%
Nov
-39%
Dec

Demand peaks in July (about 318% above a typical month) while September is much quieter (roughly 79% below a typical month); travellers from the Philippines should book early for July and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in September. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Almaty cheapest?

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Avg $62 Priciest $200 Cheapest $19
Jul Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in June (around USD 19), roughly 90% below the priciest month in May; that low-price June also aligns with the quieter September demand window, so travelling in the off-peak can yield lower activity costs. 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 from the Philippines book about 10 days ahead, with many last-minute bookings around 2 days and early planners booking ~29 days; during the July peak this means earlier booking improves availability. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Almaty

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1PHP = 7.12KZT

  • 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

Quick snapshot of Almaty’s travel rhythm

Almaty draws most Klook bookings for tours, with demand swinging strongly through the year. The booking pattern shows a sharp summer peak and much lower interest in early autumn, so the city’s visitor rhythm is concentrated in a few months.

Best times to visit and how prices move

Klook booking data shows demand peaks in July and drops to a trough in September. Prices on Klook move unevenly: they rise through spring into May, hitting the priciest month in May, then fall to their lowest recorded levels in June; some summer months still show mid-range prices. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, consider June or September when demand and prices are reduced; for peak-season atmosphere choose July when activity is highest. Note that prices and demand don’t track perfectly here—May can be pricey before the biggest booking spike in July.

Tips for travellers from the Philippines

Most travellers from the Philippines tend to book about ten days ahead, with activity still possible close to departure for last-minute plans. If you’re travelling in July (the busiest month), plan and secure popular tours earlier; for trips in June or September you can be more flexible and often find lower-price options on Klook.

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