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Private Tours in Kazakhstan: The 15 Best Days with a Driver

53 tours  ·  from $54 a head

With distances like these a private vehicle often costs little more than a seat on a minibus. These 15 are priced per group where the operator sells it that way, with pickup points and how flexible the day really is.

Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup - Bayterek Tower gives you the classic Astana view
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Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup

1.Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $149Our pick

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Astana in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Zhalgas, Bauyrzhan, or Kadyrbek. Visit Bayterek Tower, major mosques, Khan Shatyr, the National Museum, and more. Lunch is included, and you can add a tasting of Kazakh wines.

“The tour was comprehensive and offered a comfortable experience to someone travelling for the first time to Astana. There were many sights in the city and this tour had allowed me to cover as many places as possible within a short span Read more”

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Astana: Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity - The BolekTau climb and its wide views
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Astana: Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

2.Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $249

Travel from Astana to Burabay National Park with a private guide such as Madi, Damir, Kadyrbek, or Amir. Hike BolekTau, eat traditional Kazakh food beside a pine forest, then choose a boat ride on Burabay Lake or horseback riding in the forest. Pickup, lunch, and a bonus activity are included.

“I had a marvelous experience. The tour manager engaged with me about many topics while he had hired a driver. We passed steppes and forests until we reached the park. We had an invigorating 20 minute hike up a hill to see fantastic viRead more”

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2-Day Private Tour - The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon - Zhalanash Valley and a look at rural Kazakhstan
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2-Day Private Tour – The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon

3.2-Day Private Tour – The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $390

Travel from Almaty in a private SUV with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Charyn Canyon, Zhalanash Valley, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy Lake. The tour is limited to five people and includes a guest-house night, park admissions, pickup, and infant seats. Guides such as Victor, Margu, Dmitry, and Evgeny have led past departures.

“I recently attended a two-day tour guided by a professional and kind driver, Victor (apologies if I've misspelled the name), and an exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable guide, Margu. We are grateful for their hard work and excellent Read more”

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Private Full Day Almaty City Tour - Kok Tobe and the city below
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Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

4.Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $200

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Almaty with a private guide, visiting Medeu and Shymbulak, Kok Tobe, Panfilov Park, Ascension Cathedral, Zeleny Bazar, and Rakhat candy shop. Lunch, transport, entrance fees, and pickup are included. Guides such as Alina and Assel add clear explanations and helpful photo and shopping tips.

“Great to see glacier in Shymbulak. Kok Tobe is a very nice place to visit. Lunch in Navat is good. Our guide, Alina, is also wonderful and helpful.”

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Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking - What happens from the central meeting point
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Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking

5.Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $69Best value

Travel from central Almaty to Big Almaty Lake at about 2,500 meters with guides such as Dmitry, Victor, Vlad, or Dmitry. Choose a car visit or a demanding 6-kilometer uphill hike. Expect mountain views, a 40 to 60-minute lake visit, local history, and possible add-ons such as Shymbulak or Almarasan Gorge.

“amazing hike! dmitry is really knowledgeable and shared a lot of cool facts about the region! he even shared a list of recommendations with the group on sights to see and places to eat in almaty.”

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Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort - The Grand Mosque and Hazret Sultan Mosque
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Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

6.Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $80

Explore Astana with a private guide and driver in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit the Grand Mosque, Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr, Hazret Sultan Mosque, Ak Orda, and the Palace of Peace. Guides such as Abzal, Darman, Beq, Kadyrbek, Sultan, and Nura have led past tours, with schedules adapted to your interests.

“Great city tour for those that want a quick introduction to the city of Astana. Sultan was a great guide!”

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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty - Day 2: Singing Barkhan and the Zharkent Mosque
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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty

7.Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,435

Travel privately from Almaty through two Central Asian countries in an air-conditioned SUV or minivan. Expect long drives, homemade meals, desert mountains, canyon walks, hot springs, lakes, a yurt stay, horse riding options, and a guide-driver such as Ramil, praised for careful service.

“Thank you SUV Tours for organising such a wonderful and safe holiday for me and my family. Our tour guide, Ramil, is very professional and take good care of us throughout the whole trip.”

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Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour - Kolsai Lake, clear water and a slower afternoon
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Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour

8.Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $375

Travel from Almaty with a private guide and driver to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy Lake. You get hotel pickup, breakfast, lodging, and the off-road ride to Kaindy. Guides such as Nursultan, Minara, Bahtiar, and Chingiz have led this trip, with flexible pacing for families and mixed abilities.

“we are absolutely happy with this tour. our guide chingiz was incredibly nice, accommodating and well prepared for the trip. we enjoyed every second of the tour.”

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Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty - Leaving Almaty before sunrise
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Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty

9.Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $375

Leave Almaty at 5 a.m. for Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, Saty village, and Kolsai Lake. You travel privately by air-conditioned SUV or minivan with a guide-driver, park fees, water, coffee, lunch, and dinner included. Guides such as Yeldar and Konstantin have been praised for patience and flexibility.

“We had a very good tour guide - Yeldar from Suv tours. He gave us so information about the lakes. We enjoyed both the lakes and canyons so much. Yeldar was very patient with us. He let us have all the time to spend at the lakes and canyons.”

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Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion - Four hours at Shymbulak
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Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion

10.Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $147

Visit Medeu skating rink, then ride cable cars through the Trans-Ili Alatau to Shymbulak at 3,200 meters. This private half-day trip includes hotel pickup, transport, a guide, water, taxes, and entrance fees. Guide Nursultan is praised for clear explanations and careful help in the cold mountain air. Skiing, skating, and lunch cost extra.

“It was a wonderful trip to Shimbulak and the guide was so helpful in all the ways. My kids had never done skiing, there we have the opportunity to learn with proper instructors. Kids confidently did skiing within 10 minutes which is really appreciable.”

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Private Day Trip to Fantastic Charyn Canyon - Reaching the Charyn River around lunchtime
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Private Day Trip to Fantastic Charyn Canyon

11.Private Day Trip to Fantastic Charyn Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $180

Take a private, full-day trip from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, about 200 km away. You’ll walk through the Valley of Castles, reach the Charyn River, and have time for photos and short hikes. Guides such as Nazerke, Miras, Adil, and Zhan have led similar trips, though assignments vary.

“Visiting Charyn Canyon with friends was an unforgettable experience! The views are absolutely breathtaking like a mini Grand Canyon in Kazakhstan. With our best tour guide, Adil, we had a great time exploring, hiking, and taking photos. He Read more”

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One Day Private Kolsay Lake, Charyn and Black canyon - Charyn Canyon: red rock with limited time
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One Day Private Kolsay Lake, Charyn and Black canyon

12.One Day Private Kolsay Lake, Charyn and Black canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $179

Leave Almaty early for a private day in Kazakhstan’s mountain country. You’ll visit Kolsay Lake, Charyn Canyon, Moon Canyon and Black Canyon, with admission and a traditional lunch included. Guides such as Yernar, Denis and Nurlan are praised for friendly local insight, though the long drive and occasional transport problems deserve attention.

“Having read of trips cancelled at the last minute and a different booking of our own already fallen through, I was delighted to hear from Yernar the evening before our trip. He is naturally professional, friendly and very considerate. My hRead more”

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Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort - The cable car ride from Medeu to Shymbulak
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Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort

13.Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $215

Spend about seven hours in the mountains above Almaty with a private guide-driver, visiting Medeu Ice Skating Rink, climbing the Stairs of Health to its dam, and riding cable cars to Shymbulak and the 3rd station. Miras is one guide named in past bookings. Transport, water, and tickets are included, but skating, skiing, and meals cost extra.

“We are a family of 3 with a 19 month old baby. We booked this tour for Sunday June 16th and no one showed up!! We tried contacting the tour operator the day before and nobody responded, nor did they try to contact us and tell us if there was any problem. Our money is GONE!”

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Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour - Kolsai Lake starts the mountain day
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Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour

14.Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $180

Travel from Almaty into Kazakhstan’s mountain and canyon country on a private 9 to 13-hour tour. Visit Kolsai Lake, Uzunbulak Moon Canyon, Black Canyon, Charyn Canyon, and optionally Kaindy Lake. Hotel pickup, park fees, water, and a professional guide-driver are included. Erasyl is praised for fluent English, local insight, patience, and flexible pacing.

“Best trip we had in Almaty visit. A must do trip if you are visiting Alamaty! Quite a long day trip it would take 13-14 hours to cover entire trip in a day!!”

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Almaty Region 5 Days Private Tour from Almaty - Day two: The Singing Dune, Zharkent, and Chunja hot springs
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Almaty Region 5 Days Private Tour from Almaty

15.Almaty Region 5 Days Private Tour from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $1,435

Travel by private SUV from Almaty through steppes, canyons, mountains, villages, and alpine lakes. Your guide handles driving, park fees, meals, and accommodation while you hike the Aktau Mountains, soak at Chunja hot springs, and visit Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn. Guides may include Alex, Yelder, Ruslan, or Konstantin, depending on availability.

“Our guide was Alex, he was knowledgeable, pleasant to be around, reliable and patient. He really made our trip to remember. We visited both Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and both countries have a lot to offer. I definitely recommend 👌.”

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