Thanks to Sanzhar, we had a truly wonderful experience. He gave us plenty of time to take photos of the scenery and—since we weren't familiar with the tipping culture for things like restroom use at restaurants and cafes—he discreetly handled all the tips for us. He was incredibly attentive and thoughtful wherever we went. We are truly grateful.
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Maryna_A
May 31, 2026 · via Viator
Fantastic tour! So many...
Fantastic tour! So many natural wonder to see in one day! Charyn, Kolsay and Kaindy are all beautiful and very unique. In addition to enjoying natural wonders we also rode horses and had a very cool photoshoot in national outfits. It's a long tour but absolutely worth it! We got a lot to see and do without feeling rushed. The drive was very comfortable and beautiful. Our guide Aikerim did an excellent job
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Joshua_B
May 25, 2026 · via Viator
Amazing Private tour. Must do if visiting Kazakhstan!
“Had an amazing all-day private tour in Kazakhstan thanks to my guides/driver, Konti and Ayan. Both were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating throughout the entire day. The car was brand new and clean, comfortable and they were on time. We visited Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy Lakes and lastly Black Canyon on the return. The diverse landscapes and untouched nature were stunning!!!
My guides answered every question I had and were very flexible in tailoring the experience to exactly what I wanted to see and at my pace. Their professionalism and hospitality made the tour smooth, enjoyable, and memorable. Konti was great at ensuring I was always comfortable, tons of knowledge regarding Kazak culture, and great conversations during the road trip as well his fire playlist!! He was also super kind and mature for his age.
Ayan is incredibly versed is all things Kazak, gave wonderful history and stories regarding kazak music and the 4 sites visited. He is also a great photographer to help capture all the moments. Thank you guys!!
Highly recommend touring with them and requesting Konti or Ayan!”
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Manni_K
May 5, 2026 · via Viator
I recently had the...
I recently had the pleasure of spending the day with my tour guide / driver, Ayan. He is a very friendly and affable guy, and turned out to be great company on this unforgettable day-trip. Ayan gave me information about each attraction during the stops, and always offered to take pictures of me. We were able to cover the full itinerary as advertised, and even made a short stop at the Black Canyon when returning to Almaty. The landscape at Charyn Canyon was out of this world, plus I found Kaindy Lake surreal to look at with my own eyes.
The total amount of time it took was just under 12 hours (from the minute we left my hotel to the minute we got back), which I think was the perfect amount of time.
Thank you for a brilliant day, Ayan! Good luck with your studies and future.
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Bogdan_P
April 5, 2026 · via Viator
Great day out of Almaty!
We had an absolutely incredible day exploring Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaiyndy with Ayan. From the moment he picked us up, he was professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful. He shared lots of interesting local knowledge and went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable throughout the entire trip.
If you're looking for a private tour in Almaty, I cannot recommend this tour and Ayan highly enough—he truly made the experience unforgettable!
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John K
April 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful day trip to Charyn Canyon and the lakes.
My wife and I had a wonderful day trip all thanks to Sam who was an excellent guide and host. We strongly recommend him to all visitors and wish him success in his business.
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William_W
October 31, 2025 · via Viator
Wonderful & Memorable Day Trip from Almaty
I had a great experience with Sam's Tour on its one day private tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes. My guide, Ayan was extremely engaging, helpful and supportive throughout the trip, and most importantly a safe driver. Although this was a long day tour (12+ hours), the time passed quickly because Ayan was great company and we enjoyed our conversations in English. If you are considering a day tour whilst in Almaty, you can’t go wrong in booking this tour with Ayan as your guide and driver. It’s money well spent as you’ll return to your accommodation in the evening having learnt more about Kazakhstan, and having had sufficient time to admire the lakes and canyons at your own pace and learn of their history. The lunch provided at a restaurant overlooking Kaindy Lake was also very good! All in all, Ayan will take very good care of you!
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Sarah_H
October 5, 2025 · via Viator
Great one day tour!
We took this tour to the canyon and lakes with Sam. It was such a great day!! Everything was well organized and the schedule was flexible throughout the day. All of the sights were amazing, and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Sam was great to spend the day with - very professional, patient, and easy to talk to. We felt well taken care of. I would definitely recommend any tours with him!
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rickmundm
September 23, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Service.
Ayan is an excellent tour guide and exceeded my expectations. He speaks well in English, accommodating to all my requests and very professional. I am very satisfied with his companion eventhough it's raining ( not your fault) however he took a lot of awesome photos for me. He is customer centric oriented, highly recommended and superb. Kudos to him.
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SANDY_N
September 20, 2025 · via Viator
This is a long excursion...
This is a long excursion but very rewarding and really worth it. The scenery is stunning and our guide Sam was excellent. He was very engaging and his command of English is very hood.. The trip by Russian taxi to the lake was fun!
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