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Home/Destinations/Almaty/Almaty nature adventure
Nature adventure · Almaty itinerary

Almaty Nature Adventure: The Best Itinerary

Almaty is surrounded by spectacular nature. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Charyn Canyon
  2. 2Kolsai Lakes
  3. 3Kaindy Lake
  4. 4Yurt stay

The canyon

Charyn’s Valley of Castles.

The lakes

Kolsai and sunken-forest Kaindy.

The mountains

Hiking and a yurt stay.

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
3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay
Almaty
3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay
5.0(15)·3 days
from$1,300/ 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
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
Issyk Lake & Bear waterfall in Turgen Gorge + Golden Man museum day tour
Almaty
Issyk Lake & Bear waterfall in Turgen Gorge + Golden Man museum day tour
4.9(17)·7–9 hours
from$127/ 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
Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour
Almaty
Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour
4.9(35)·8 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator

Almaty nature adventure — FAQ

What is the best nature trip from Almaty?
A combined Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy lakes tour is the classic nature adventure.
Can you do a 2-day nature tour from Almaty?
Yes — 2-day tours combine the canyon and lakes with a yurt or homestay night.
Is Almaty good for hiking?
Yes — the Ile-Alatau park and mountain lakes offer superb hiking.

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