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Home/Destinations/Almaty/Almaty in 3 days
3 days · Almaty itinerary

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.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Almaty — prices per person.

Discovering 6 Stunning Sights on Private Tour of Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Discovering 6 Stunning Sights on Private Tour of Charyn Canyon
5.0(27)·12 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
1 Day Group Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake and Kaindy Lake
Almaty
1 Day Group Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake and Kaindy Lake
5.0(26)·12–14 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Almaty Jeep Private Full-Day Tour: Kolsay, Kaindy & Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Almaty Jeep Private Full-Day Tour: Kolsay, Kaindy & Charyn Canyon
5.0(23)·12–14 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes
Almaty
One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes
5.0(18)·12–14 hours
from$260/ person
via Viator
1 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy
Almaty
1 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy
5.0(25)·15–18 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Private DayTour - Pearl Lakes Kolsai & Kaindy (Flooded Forest) via Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Private DayTour - Pearl Lakes Kolsai & Kaindy (Flooded Forest) via Charyn Canyon
5.0(16)·16 hours
from$350/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake - azure eye of Alatau (+ Ayu gorge) half-day tour
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake - azure eye of Alatau (+ Ayu gorge) half-day tour
5.0(39)·4–6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Charyn Canyon - Private Day Tour
Almaty
Charyn Canyon - Private Day Tour
5.0(20)·10 hours
from$230/ person
via Viator

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.

Explore more in Almaty

Charyn CanyonKolsai & KaindyBig Almaty LakeMedeu & ShymbulakCity TourAltyn-Emel