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Almaty Region 3 Days Tour from Almaty

5.0 (11 reviews) Almaty, Kazakhstan

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⏱3 days 👤Private tour 🚐Pickup offered 💬Offered in: Russian +1 📩Reserve Now & Pay Later

About this experience

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 to Expect

Day 1Almaty / Aktau mountains / Katutau mountains / Bashy village

  • 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.
  • 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…
  • Altyn-Emel National Park — 12 p.m. We check into a hotel and have lunch in the village.
  • 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…
  • 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…

🏨 Overnight at Basshy village hotel

Day 2Basshy / Singing Dune / Charyn Canyon / Saty village

  • 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…
  • 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…
  • Charyn State National Nature Park — 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…
  • Saty — 6 p.m. The road through the passes to the village of Saty takes 1.5 hours.

🏨 Overnight at Saty village Guest House

Day 3Saty village / Lake Kaindy / Kolsai Lake / Almaty

  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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…
  • 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.

What's included

  • ✔ Bottled water 1.5L per person per day
  • ✔ National Park fees
  • ✔ 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

Not included

  • ✘ Alcoholic Beverages
  • ✘ Food and drinks, unless specified
  • ✘ Surcharge for single accommodation, if required

Languages Offered

Live tour guide2
  • RURussian
  • ENEnglish

Good to Know

  • 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

Cancellation Policy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

3 days.

Russian, English.

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