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Almaty in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days from Almaty cover the city, canyon and lakes. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: city & Medeu
  2. 2Day 2: Charyn Canyon
  3. 3Day 3: lakes
  4. 4Big Almaty Lake

Day 1: city & mountains

The city, Medeu and Shymbulak.

Day 2: Charyn Canyon

The Valley of Castles.

Day 3: the lakes

Kolsai, Kaindy or Big Almaty Lake.

Almaty in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Almaty?
Three days lets you explore the city and mountains, visit Charyn Canyon, and see the alpine lakes.
What are the best day trips from Almaty?
Charyn Canyon, the Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, Big Almaty Lake and Altyn-Emel are the top trips.
How do I plan a 3-day Almaty itinerary?
Spend day one on the city and mountains, day two at Charyn Canyon, and day three at the lakes.