Almaty Region 3 Days Tour from Almaty

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(11 reviews)

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

You have short time, but the desire to see as much as possible overwhelms you? This tour is what you need.

Enjoy the diversity of nature in the Almaty region and get acquainted with life, culture and cuisine of the Kazakhs in 3 days. The rate of change of climatic zones (3 zones) and the number of natural beauties makes this tour unique and unforgettable.

During the tour we visit: Altyn Emel National Nature Park (Aktau, Katutau and Singing Barkhan Mountains), Charyn Canyon " Castle Valley", Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes.

What's Included

Bottled water 1.5L per person per day
National Park fees
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Transport by air-conditioned private SUV or minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located accommodations)
Professional guide/driver
Overnight twin accommodation in a hotels or guest houses
Alcoholic Beverages
Food and drinks, unless specified
Surcharge for single accommodation, if required

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If option with return hotel transfer is selected, please advise your hotel details at time of booking. Hotel transfer is available for hotels in central Almaty only.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Almaty / Aktau mountains / Katutau mountains / Bashy village

    5 stops
  • 1
    Almaty

    8 a.m. A guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby or at the airport. After meeting we begin the tour in a comfortable SUV.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Konaev City

    The first destination is Basshi village. The journey from Almaty takes an average of 4 hours. On the way we see Kazakh " Las Vegas" and taste the Kazakh cheese "Kurt".

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Altyn-Emel National Park

    12 p.m. We check into a hotel and have lunch in the village.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Aktau Mountains

    1 p.m. Lifeless landscapes of the Cretaceous Aktau Mountains await us, the road to which passes through the salt marshes and takes about 1.5 hours. The guide tells the story of the appearance of the Martian landscape and lead through the most beautiful places of the mountains.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Katutau Mountain

    5 p.m. After the hike, we drive to the hotel. On the way, we visit the harsh mountains of Katutau with sculptures made by nature and the 700-year-old Yiwu where we get drunken spring water. 7 p.m. We have dinner at the hotel. In the evening, you can walk around the village and get to know the locals.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Basshy / Singing Dune / Charyn Canyon / Saty village

    4 stops
  • 6
    Altyn-Emel National Park

    6 a.m. On the second day we wake up early, take a breakfast and get to the Singing Dune. Off-road driving takes one hour. If we are lucky, we will see Red Book wild animals going to a watering place. 7:30 a.m. That day we will have a breakfast at the foot of the Singing Dune. The guide makes coffee and tells you where the sand came from. 8 a.m. To enjoy a bird's eye view of untouched nature, we climb to the very top of the Barkhan and slide down to listen to the mysterious singing.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Shonzhy

    Then we have a 3.5 hour journey to the city of Chunji, where we enjoy lunch. 2 p.m. After a hearty lunch, we will be waiting for the " Castle Valley" canyon in the Charyn National Nature Park.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Charyn Canyon

    Here we visit panoramic views of the canyon, walk 3 km into the canyon and listen to the roar of the Charyn River. The guide shows all the most beautiful corners of the « Valley of Castles» and tells its story. We have some tea near the river and go back to the parking lot.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Saty

    6 p.m. The road through the passes to the village of Saty takes 1.5 hours.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Saty village / Lake Kaindy / Kolsai Lake / Almaty

    4 stops
  • 10
    Lake Kaindy

    7 a.m. The last day of the adventure begins with a hearty breakfast. 8 a.m. We have to drive 12 km off-road to see the miracle of Kungei Alatau Lake Kaindy. On the lake we go camping and visit 3 points from which it is the best opportunity to see the lake.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Kolsai Lake

    11:30 a.m. We move from Lake Kaindy to Lake Kolsai, the journey takes about 1.5 hours. Here you have 2 hours of free time. On the lake you can rent a boat and enjoy the views of the mountains from the water. You can climb a mountain with an excellent panoramic view of the lake or go around the lake around.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Saty

    2 p.m. In the village of Saty we try a traditional Kazakh lunch after which we return to Almaty. On the way, we stop at the steep cliffs of the Charyn canyon and a roadside bazaar in the village of Baiseit.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Almaty

    7 p.m. The guide brings you to any address within Almaty and the three-day tour ends. The impressions of the tour stay in your memory for many years.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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Multi-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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