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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
฿ 2,448
Big Almaty Lake
Tours • Almaty

Big Almaty Lake

English guided
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4.3 / 5
(6) • 200+ booked
฿ 2,589
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
฿ 2,330
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
฿ 3,039
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
฿ 1,266
Almaty Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, & Kaindy Lakes Full-Day Tour
Tours • From Almaty

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

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.0 / 5
(4) • 50+ booked
฿ 1,899
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
฿ 4,009
Almaty Shymbulak & Koktobe Full-Day City Highlights Tour
Tours • Almaty

Almaty Shymbulak & Koktobe Full-Day City Highlights Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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2.8 / 5
(5) • 50+ booked
฿ 2,743
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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English guided
Free cancellation
3.0 / 5
(2)
฿ 1,336
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
฿ 3,376
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
฿ 6,331
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)
฿ 5,440

Hotels in Almaty

Naya Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Naya Hotel

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4.7 / 5
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฿ 2,929.3
Zvezdnaya Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Zvezdnaya Hotel

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4.4 / 5
(6)
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฿ 2,879.3
฿ 3,081.3
Qazaq Auyl
Hotels • Almaty

Qazaq Auyl

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4.8 / 5
(17)
From
฿ 11,910.4
฿ 12,019.4
Mildom Premium Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Mildom Premium Hotel

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3.0 / 5
(15)
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฿ 1,641
Grand Erbil Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Grand Erbil Hotel

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3.1 / 5
(83)
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฿ 1,409.8
฿ 1,523.2
Resident Hotel Gogol
Hotels • Almaty

Resident Hotel Gogol

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4.8 / 5
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฿ 1,968.7
ASTRA HOTEL
Hotels • Almaty

ASTRA HOTEL

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฿ 2,077.4
Mildom Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Mildom Hotel

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3.7 / 5
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฿ 1,989.2
฿ 2,002.7
Hotel Tahar
Hotels • Almaty

Hotel Tahar

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4.5 / 5
(45)
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฿ 1,425.3
Resident City Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Resident City Hotel

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5.0 / 5
(8)
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฿ 4,501.1
Tenir Eco Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Tenir Eco Hotel

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4.7 / 5
(4)
From
฿ 14,266.6
฿ 15,773.3
Avrora
Hotels • Almaty

Avrora

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2.5 / 5
(2)
From
฿ 1,166.8

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
2026-09-26 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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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 surges in July — bookings from travellers from Singapore were roughly 318% above a typical month, while September was much quieter at about 79% below a typical month, so 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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Priciest S$99 Cheapest S$22
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activity prices typically sit around SGD 54; June is the cheapest month at typically around SGD 22, roughly 78% below April, the priciest month at typically around SGD 99 — note that the cheapest month aligns with the quieter season, so you can save and avoid crowds in June. 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, which suggests flexibility for short-notice plans; during July’s peak demand you may still want to lock in bookings earlier than this. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Almaty

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1THB = 13.43KZT

  • 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 and when to go

Almaty’s busiest bookings on Klook are for Tours, and the city’s year shows a dramatic summer spike and much quieter autumn months. Demand data from Klook booking data shows a clear peak in July and a deep trough in September, so the rhythm of the year is centred on a high-summer rush of activity followed by a long slow-down. Choose between joining the lively July atmosphere or picking quieter months for more relaxed sightseeing. Decide whether you want peak-season buzz or smaller crowds.

Best months for price and crowds

Klook booking data flags July as the busiest month and September as the quietest. Prices move separately: the priciest months are April and May when median Klook prices hit SGD 99, while the lowest typical price appears in June at SGD 22. That means June can offer lower prices just before the July demand peak, while April–May give springtime rates despite not matching July’s demand.

For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider June or the quieter autumn months; for peak-season atmosphere pick July.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January About average SGD 55
February Quieter than usual SGD 55
March Quieter than usual SGD 66
April Quieter than usual SGD 99
May Quieter than usual SGD 99
June Busier than usual SGD 22
July Peak demand SGD 51
August Very quiet SGD 39
September Very quiet SGD 39
October Quieter than usual SGD 37
November Very quiet SGD 54
December Quieter than usual SGD 37

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 hotel data shows Almalinsky is the most affordable district with a typical nightly rate around SGD 42, while Medeu is the priciest at about SGD 165, a gap of roughly 74% between them according to Klook booking data. The more affordable end tends to suit budget-conscious travellers or those prioritising extra spending on tours; the pricier end suits travellers after a more upscale hotel experience and comfort. Choose economy or comfort based on how much you value hotel quality.

Tips for travellers from Singapore

On Klook most travellers plan ahead: typical bookings happen about 10 days ahead, and the earliest planners book around 29 days out, based on platform-wide Klook booking data. That means some flexibility is possible—many experiences can be reserved a few days before travel—but in July (the peak month) it pays to lock in bookings earlier. Last-minute bookers can still act within about 2 days. Book on Klook to secure preferred tour times and to compare typical prices and options with confidence.

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