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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
4.5 / 5
(15) • 500+ booked
€ 74.70
Big Almaty Lake
Tours • Almaty

Big Almaty Lake

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.3 / 5
(6) • 200+ booked
€ 78.99
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
€ 122.35
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
Instant confirmation
4.0 / 5
(11) • 100+ booked
€ 38.65
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
€ 92.75
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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English guided
Free cancellation
3.7 / 5
(3) • 50+ booked
€ 57.95
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
New Activity
€ 71.09
Almaty Shymbulak & Koktobe Full-Day City Highlights Tour
Tours • Almaty

Almaty Shymbulak & Koktobe Full-Day City Highlights Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
2.5 / 5
(4)
€ 83.75
Almaty Charyn Canyon Full-Day Private Tour
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Almaty Charyn Canyon Full-Day Private Tour

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Private tour
English guided
€ 386.39
Almaty Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Private Tour
Tours • Almaty

Almaty Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan Private Tour

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Private tour
English guided
4.8 / 5
(5) • 100+ booked
€ 193.19
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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Private tour
English guided
5.0 / 5
(2) • 50+ booked
€ 103.05
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)
€ 40.79

Hotels in Almaty

Naya Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Naya Hotel

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4.7 / 5
(3)
From
€ 77.95
Qazaq Auyl
Hotels • Almaty

Qazaq Auyl

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4.8 / 5
(16)
From
€ 317.44
€ 318.47
Zvezdnaya Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Zvezdnaya Hotel

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4.4 / 5
(6)
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€ 80.83
€ 81.65
Grand Erbil Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Grand Erbil Hotel

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3.1 / 5
(83)
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€ 40.19
€ 40.82
Mildom Premium Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Mildom Premium Hotel

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3.0 / 5
(15)
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€ 43.67
Resident City Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Resident City Hotel

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5.0 / 5
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€ 118.13
Hotel Tahar
Hotels • Almaty

Hotel Tahar

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4.5 / 5
(44)
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€ 36.43
€ 40.27
Tenir Eco Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Tenir Eco Hotel

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4.7 / 5
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€ 334.84
Avrora
Hotels • Almaty

Avrora

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2.5 / 5
(2)
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€ 30.36
ASTRA HOTEL
Hotels • Almaty

ASTRA HOTEL

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€ 56.04
Mildom Hotel
Hotels • Almaty

Mildom Hotel

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3.7 / 5
(58)
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€ 51.52
€ 52.93
Novotel Almaty City Center
Hotels • Almaty

Novotel Almaty City Center

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4.4 / 5
(165)
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€ 164.28

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
2026-04-28 02:23:20
Fantastic 5.0
We really loved the experience. Especially our guide, Nikita, was very helpful. They knew the perfect spots, perfect timings and gave us the perfect kazakh experience that we were looking for. If you're looking for any tours in kazakhstan, I would highly recommend Qazak Adventures
Пользователь Klook
2026-09-26 13:12:50
Fantastic 5.0
I had an absolutely amazing moment ans Ilham, our tour guide was great and took the time to repeat every informations in english as i was the only non russian speaker, real good vibes in the bus as well as blind tests and music were playing al along the trip for the longests connections. Big thank you to all the team !

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
+400%
+200%
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

Bookings from the United States spike in July (around +318% vs a typical month), while September is the quietest (about 79% below a typical month); expect heavy demand in July so book early and enjoy easier availability and fewer crowds in September. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Almaty cheapest?

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$80
$60
$40
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Avg $42 Priciest $77 Cheapest $17
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activity prices are typically lowest in June (around USD 17), roughly 78% below the priciest month in April; this cheapest month also aligns with the quieter season, so you may find both lower prices and lighter crowds. 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 some flexibility for short-notice trips; during July’s peak you may still want to book earlier than this to secure availability. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Almaty

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 503.72KZT

  • 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 and what draws visitors

Almaty’s top bookings are for tours, and the city’s visitor rhythm swings strongly through the year. Klook demand data shows a marked high season in July and much lighter demand around September, so experiences and local excursions dominate during summer months.

Best time to visit based on crowds and prices

Peak demand occurs in July while the quietest month in Klook bookings is September. Prices across the year vary: Klook data shows a mid‑spring spike in April and May and a notable low in June, so price and demand don’t move perfectly together—July is busiest but not the absolute priciest. For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider June through September; for the full peak‑season atmosphere aim for July when tours and outdoor options are at their liveliest.

Tips for travellers from the United States

Most travellers from the United States using Klook tend to book about ten days in advance, with last‑minute bookings possible a day or two ahead and earlier planning stretching to around a month. If you’re travelling in July—Almaty’s busiest month—lock in must‑do tours earlier; for visits in June or September you can be more spontaneous. Use Klook to compare tour options and secure bookings that fit your schedule and budget.

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