The 15 Best 2-Day Tours from Almaty

1.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyons 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 2 days · from $130Our pick

Spend two days exploring Charyn, Black, and Moon Canyons plus Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes from Almaty. English and Russian-speaking guides such as Luba, Naz, Amal, and Zhenis lead the group, with Kazakh meals, a yurt night, bonfire games, and an off-road Soviet van ride to Kaindy. Expect long drives, moderate walking, and shared accommodation.

“Had an absolutely amazing time. Amal was a fantastic guild. She was extremely knowledgeable, has a great personality and led the tour well. Very satisfied.”

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2.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · from $130Top rated

Travel from Almaty into Kazakhstan’s mountain country on a two-day trip to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon and Moon Canyon. You’ll ride a modern air-conditioned vehicle, stay in a yurt or room near Saty Village, eat local food and gather around a bonfire. Guides such as Nazerke, Zhenis, Dana and Aigerim are known for friendly, engaging service.

“Nazerke was the best tour guide! She was a lot of fun and very informative with all of our stops. The tour itself was a good pace over two days and we saw a lot. I’d recommend to everyone!”

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3.2-Day Tour to Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 2 days · from $105

Travel from Almaty to Kaindy and Kolsai lakes, Black and Moon canyons, and Charyn’s Valley of Castles. You’ll ride a Soviet UAZ, sleep in a Saty village guesthouse, eat home-cooked meals, and join a bonfire. Guides such as Aya, Daniel, Rollan, and Symbat are known for clear English and lively group leadership.

“Zhanna made my first solo trip very memorable, from the arranngement of the tour until the end, she's very accomodating and would always make sure that you enjoyed the trip and every destination you've visited. Joinme asia is highly recommended. Thank you again 🙏”

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

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

Travel from Almaty with an English-speaking guide in a comfortable SUV, visiting Charyn Canyon, Zhalanash Valley, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy Lake. The private group is limited to five people and includes a guest-house night. Guides named in past bookings include Dmitry, Evgeny, Victor, and Margu.

“Very well planned and executed tour. Evgeny was a very meticulous and thoughtful driver and guide with an extensive knowledge of a range of topics. He kept plying us with interesting snippets throughout the two days. The hotel where we stayed over (Hotel Saty) on the first night was surprisingly good too.”

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5.Charyn, Kolsay and Kaindy 2-Day Tour with Mount View Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 2 days · from $150

Travel from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, Kolsai Lake and Kaindy Lake with a small group of up to 13 people. You get local meals, park fees, a mountain-view guesthouse, a Soviet van ride to Kaindy, and help from English-speaking guides such as Aika or Azamat, subject to assignment.

“I had an incredible experience exploring Almaty, thanks to our amazing tour guide, Aika! From the moment the tour started, it was clear that they were not only knowledgeable but also deeply passionate about the history, culture, and natural beauty of the region. She took us to the well-known landmarks like Kandy lake, Kolsai lake, various Canyons, and Saty village and she provided fascinating insights and made the experience engaging for everyone.”

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6.Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $135

Travel from Almaty with guides Aika and Fariza to Moon Canyon, Black Canyon, Kolsai Lake, Kaindy Lake, and Charyn Canyon. You’ll ride a Soviet van to the sunken forest, eat local meals, sleep in a quiet mountain guesthouse, and travel in a group of up to 15.

“I was very happy with the tour to Charyn Canyon and the Kolsai and Kaindy lakes. These are incredibly beautiful places — especially if you’re lucky with sunny weather at Lake Kaindy, the views are simply magical! Special thanks to our guide Read more”

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

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

Spend two full days visiting Kazakhstan’s Valley of Castles, Kolsai Lake, and the famous sunken forest of Kaindy Lake. Your private guide and driver, such as Nursultan, Minara, Chingiz, or Bahtiar, can adjust the pace, help with photo stops, and handle the long rural drives. Breakfast, lodging, park admission, and the Kaindy off-road transfer are included.

“This was an amazing 2-day tour- awesome canyon and beautiful lakes which are totally worth seeing. We enjoyed the scenic views along the way as well. Not the easiest to go trekking to, so make sure you have suitable & comfy hiking booRead more”

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8.Kolsai, Kaindy lakes and Charyn canyons 2 days small group tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $140

Travel from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Black and Yellow canyons, Kolsai Lake and Kaindy Lake in two busy but rewarding days. Your small group, capped at 13, travels with an English-speaking guide and driver, sleeps in Saty Village, and eats local meals. Guides Bek and Pernebek have received especially warm praise for their care and friendly service.

“The tour was very nice , they covered major 3 spots and gave ample amount of time in all the places. Our Guide "BEK" was very nice and accommodating and the driver "PERNEBEK" who drove us everywhere was a very nice person and droRead more”

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9.2 Days Tour: Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $391

Travel from Almaty into southeastern Kazakhstan on a private 2-day trip to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake. Your driver-guide may be Misha, Chingiz, Kazbek, or another member of the local team. The tour includes admission to Charyn and Kaindy, a Kazakh family guesthouse, and national food.

“The tour was very fun and unforgettable. The places we visited were on of its kind. We really had a lot of fun. Everything is just amazing. Our tour guide Chingzi is so friendly, so helpful and very accommodating. He took good photos and he tRead more”

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10.2-Day Tour to Kolsay Lake, Kaindy Lake & 3 Canyons

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $92Best value

Spend two days exploring Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes, Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, and Moon Canyon from Almaty. You’ll travel by road and UAZ truck, sleep in a guesthouse in Saty Village, eat local meals, and join a campfire party. Guides may include Aizook, Nurhat, or Daniyal, with English, Russian, and Kazakh support.

“Le tour était incroyable les deux guides professionnels et trés patient le chauffeur également la maison d’hôtes était gentille et nous a reçu chez elle le paysage était magnifique je vous recommande fortement cette expérience”

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11.Two Day Tour to Altyn Emel: Singing Dune and Aktau Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 2 days · from $270

Travel from Almaty to Altyn-Emel National Park in a small group of up to six. You will visit the 700-year-old Willow, hike among the chalk ridges of Aktau and Katutau, sleep in Basshi, and walk the Singing Dune. Guides including Gaukhar, Ghaukar, and Gasyr lead the trip in English or Russian.

“I had a wonderful time exploring this remote but incredible place, Ghaukar was very professional and always made sure everything was alright. It was interesting as well to be able to meet with local people and discover their culture. Definitely recommend !”

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12.Altyn emel 2 days tour. (Singing dune, AkTau, KattyTau)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $450

Explore Altyn-Emel National Park from Almaty on a private two-day trip in an air-conditioned 4WD. You’ll hike the Singing Dune, visit the colorful Aktau fossil fields and volcanic KattyTau Mountains, watch for rare animals, and travel with an English-speaking guide at your own pace. Accommodation, meals, water, and hotel transfers are included.

“Die Umgebung ist einfach unglaublich,nicht von dieser Welt.Der Reiseleiter war auch sehr freundlich.Nur die Unterkunft war gewöhnungsbedürftig.”

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13.2 Days Tour: Charyn Canyon & Black Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Explore Kolsai Lake, Charyn Canyon and Kaindy Lake on a private two-day trip from Almaty with Vitali, an English and Russian-speaking local guide. You get private transport, included admission and a flexible pace for up to three people. Confirm how Black Canyon fits into the schedule before booking, as no stop details are provided.

“It was such a unique one day trip with Our tour guide Vitali. Absolutely professional and very helpful in making this trip most enjoyable and memorable. Thanks so much”

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14.Altyn Emel. Singing dune and Aktau mountains 2 days tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel privately from Almaty into Altyn Emel National Park, stopping at Kapchagay Reservoir, the Singing Dune, Aktau Mountains, and Katutau volcanic formations. Your guide and driver handle transport, meals, and tent or guest house lodging. Guides named Max and Vlad have been praised for patience, flexibility, safe driving, and local insight.

“Everything was just great, Vlad is just a very nice guy with knowledge of a lot of things. Changes of plans? Ain't no problem at all. I wish more people act like Vlad, totally recommend this kind of trips. ;)”

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15.Atyn Emel National Park 2 days tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $450

Explore Altyn Emel National Park on a private 2-day trip from Almaty with Abdi Travel. You will ride in an off-road SUV, hike to an Aktau Mountains viewpoint, see Katutau Mountain and a 700-year-old willow, then visit Singing Barkhan, Oshaktas Stone Stellas, and Chokan Ualikhanov’s spring with an English-speaking guide such as Aydin.

“Altyn Emel National Park is amazing place. We have very enjoyable camping there. Thanks to AbdiTravel for this holidays!🔥”

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