5-Day Private Almaty Tour with Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lakes

Welcome to Almaty! Meet your driver at Almaty International Airport and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.

After check-in, the rest of the day is free to relax after your journey or explore nearby cafes and restaurants independently. We can also assist with hotel bookings and restaurant reservations upon request.

Airport pickup is arranged according to your flight arrival time. Hotel check-in follows the hotel's standard policy; early check-in is subject to availability and may cost extra.

Overnight in Almaty.

Explore Almaty and its mountain surroundings with your English-speaking guide and private transport.

In the morning, visit Panfilov Park and the Ascension Cathedral, also known as Zenkov Cathedral. Continue to the Green Bazaar to discover local produce and traditional treats.

Take a lunch break at a local restaurant. We can help select a restaurant and reserve a table according to your preferences. Meals are paid separately.

In the afternoon, travel to the Medeu mountain area, then take the cable car to Shymbulak Mountain Resort. Enjoy mountain views, time for photographs, and a walk around the resort before returning to your hotel.

The order of visits may change according to opening hours, weather, and cable car operations.

Overnight in Almaty.

Depart from your Almaty hotel in the morning with your English-speaking guide and private transport.

Travel to Charyn Canyon and explore the Valley of Castles, known for its striking rock formations. Enjoy a walk, photo stops, and views of the canyon. The walking distance will be adapted to your preferences and the weather.

Take a lunch break along the route. Meals are paid separately.

Continue to Saty Village, where you will check into a guesthouse. Spend the evening relaxing before the next day's visit to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes.

Overnight in Saty Village.

Start the morning in Saty Village and set off with your guide to Kaindy Lake, famous for the submerged tree trunks rising from its waters. A local transfer will take you towards the lake, followed by a walk to the viewpoint and lakeshore.

Continue to Lower Kolsai Lake, surrounded by forest and mountain scenery. Enjoy time for a lakeside walk, photographs, and relaxation.

Take a lunch break during the day. Meals are paid separately. Optional activities, such as horseback riding or boating, are available at an additional cost when operating.

In the afternoon, begin the return journey to Almaty, arriving in the evening. The schedule may vary depending on weather, road conditions, and your walking pace.

Overnight in Almaty.

Enjoy free time in Almaty before your departure. Depending on your flight schedule, you can explore nearby cafes, shop for souvenirs, or relax.

Optional: a visit to Kok-Tobe Hill can be arranged upon request, subject to your departure time and at an additional cost.

Check out according to your hotel's standard policy. Your driver will collect you for a private transfer to Almaty International Airport, with pickup arranged according to your flight departure time.

End of your five-day journey.