The 5 Best 3-Day Experiences in Kazakhstan

1.3 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $105Our pick

Leave Almaty at 8pm for a three-day circuit through Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes and Charyn National Park. You’ll sleep in a simple Saty guesthouse, ride a UAZ to Kaindy, eat traditional local food, and explore several canyon areas with guides speaking English, Russian, and Kazakh. Expect long drives, late arrival, and big outdoor days.

“Despite starting at the odd time of 8pm, everything was orderly planned with guesthouses owners out to receive us at 2 or 3 am in Saty village.The quest house rooms were simple but clean, adequate and okay. The hostess prepared simple Read more”

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2.3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,900Top rated

This private three-day Kolsay adventure combines horseback riding, hiking, simple mountain camping, and local food. Darya, Alex, Gulnaz, and their horse team lead you through quiet Kungey Alatau trails, from Almaty to Kurmenty and the Kolsay lakes. Expect long days, basic sleeping arrangements, fresh meals, and a genuine wilderness trip.

“A big thank you to Darya and Gulnaz for this fabulous experience – we will keep wonderful memories of these 6 days in the Almaty region. Everything was perfect. Darya is a caring person, always making sure that tourists feel comfortable anRead more”

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3.Almaty Region 3 Days Tour from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,021

Travel by private SUV or minivan with a guide-driver from Almaty through Altyn Emel National Park, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake. You’ll see Aktau and Katutau Mountains, the Singing Dune, Kazakh villages, and local food, with two hotel nights, meals, park fees, and hotel pickup included.

“Sultan. Sultan is whom we remember, and will try to see again in Quazaqstan. Sultan our safe driver, guide, interpreter, patient fixer, humorous entertainer, fascinating story-teller, historian, cultural adviser, guide to the quirky and otherwise inaccessible sights & back-stRead more”

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4.3 Days Tour: Altyn Emel NP, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $736

Spend three days with Explore Kazakhstan visiting the Singing Dunes and Aktau Mountains in Altyn-Emel, then Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake. The private tour starts at 5:00 am, includes pickup, and can be adjusted during the trip. Guide Dorzh is noted for careful service and useful photos and videos.

“The tour is well organized. The places I visited during this tour is simply incredible! The 3 days tour allowed me to see the sites without rushing. My guide, Dorzh, was very helpful and took care of everything. He also took great pics and videos. I would highly recommend taking this tour.”

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5.Private tour Almaty Region 3 days with Silktravel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $882

This private three-day trip from Almaty takes you from desert and steppe to canyons and high mountain lakes. You will visit Aktau and Katutau, climb the Singing Dune, walk through Charyn Canyon, and see the sunken forest at Kaindy Lake. Pickup, mobile tickets, included admissions, guesthouse stays, and group discounts are offered.

“Amazing country! We saw some stunning sights, but apart from being fairly punctual, the tour guide didn’t provide much relevant information, nor was he overly helpful in general”

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