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15 Private Tours in Kazakhstan to Build a Day Around

53 tours  ·  from $54

Distances here are long and a free day is precious. These 15 private tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes.

Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup - Bayterek Tower and Astana’s new center
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Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup

1.Astana City Tour: Private Full Day with Lunch and Comfort Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $149Our pick

Explore Astana by private car with an English-speaking guide, visiting Bayterek Tower, the Grand Mosque, Hazret Sultan Mosque, the National Museum, Ak Orda, and Atyrau Bridge. Lunch, water, snacks, WiFi, and hotel pickup are included. Add a tasting of Kazakh wines at Arba Wine, if you wish.

“The tour was comprehensive and offered a comfortable experience to someone travelling for the first time to Astana. There were many sights in the city and this tour had allowed me to cover as many places as possible within a short span Read more”

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Astana: Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity - Zhumbaktas, Burabay Lake, and your activity choice
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Astana: Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

2.Burabay Oasis Private Tour+ Lunch+ Pickup+ Bonus Activity

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $249

Travel privately from Astana to Burabay National Park for a gentle climb up Bolektau, lunch beside a pine forest, and a choice of boat riding near Zhumbaktas or horseback riding. Guides such as Madi, Damir, Kadyrbek, and Amir have led departures, with pickup and drop-off included.

“As a nature lover, I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Kadyrbek, my guide, was knowledgeable, polite, and courteous, making me feel safe throughout the journey. His fluent English made everything effortless. Highly recommended!”

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2-Day Private Tour - The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon - Charyn Canyon gives day one a dramatic start
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2-Day Private Tour – The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon

3.2-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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Private Full Day Almaty City Tour - Kok Tobe at 1,130 meters
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Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

4.Private Full Day Almaty City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $200

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring Almaty with a private guide, stopping at mountain viewpoints, Medeu skating rink, Shymbulak, Kok Tobe, Panfilov Park, Ascension Cathedral, Zeleny Bazar, and the Rakhat candy shop. Guides such as Alina and Assel add clear explanations and practical help, while lunch and entrance fees are included.

“Alina was great. She communicated clearly of what to expect and gave us a lot of information of the sites. full of history and detail of each places we visited. Lunch was excellent at Navat. We visited all the places listed and maximized our timRead more”

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Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking - A closer look at the uphill hike
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Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking

5.Big Almaty Lake tour private or group by car or hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $69Best value

Travel from central Almaty to Big Almaty Lake, set high in the mountains at about 2,500 meters. Choose a car visit or a demanding 6-kilometer uphill hike, with guides such as Dmitry, Viktor, and Vlad sharing local stories. Allow 3 to 6 hours, bring sturdy shoes and your passport, and confirm pickup details before departure.

“My friend and I had a wonderful hiking experience with our guide, Victor. He was very friendly and shared a lot of interesting information about Big Almaty Mountain. Highly recommended.”

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Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort - Bayterek Tower and the best city view
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Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

6.Private Half-Day City Tour of Astana in Comfort

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $80

Explore Astana with a private guide and driver in an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Grand Mosque, Bayterek Tower, Khan Shatyr, Hazret Sultan Mosque, Palace of Peace, and Aq Orda. Guides such as Darman, Beq, Kadyrbek, and Nura tailor the route to your interests and schedule.

“A great tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend this tour as an introduction to the city.”

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Astana City Tour: Certified Private Guide+Lunch+Wine Tasting

7.Astana City Tour: Certified Private Guide+Lunch+Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $129

Spend eight hours exploring Astana with a certified English or Russian-speaking guide such as Adil, Sultan, Nursultan, or Kadyrbek. Visit the Grand Mosque, National Museum, Orthodox Cathedral, bazaar, Baiterek Tower, and more, with private transport, lunch, entry tickets, and a six-wine tasting included.

“We‘ve spent a very interesting day with a great host, who speaks outstanding English! Highly recommend!”

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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty - Day 2: Singing Barkhan, Zharkent Mosque, and Chunja hot springs
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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty

8.Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $1,435

This private 8-day tour takes you from Almaty through Altyn-Emel, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsai lakes, then into Kyrgyzstan for Issyk-Kul, mountain gorges, a yurt stay, Bishkek, and Tamgaly Petroglyphs. A professional guide-driver such as Ramil handles the route in a private SUV or minivan, with meals, hotels, park fees, and water included.

“Thank you SUV Tours for organising such a wonderful and safe holiday for me and my family. Our tour guide, Ramil, is very professional and take good care of us throughout the whole trip.”

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Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour - Charyn Canyon and the Valley of Castles
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Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour

9.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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Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty - The unusual spruce forest of Kaindy Lake
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Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty

10.Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $375

Leave Almaty before dawn for Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, Kolsai Lake, and a home-cooked meal in Saty village. This private SUV or minivan tour includes park fees, water, coffee, tea, lunch, dinner, hotel pickup, and a guide such as Yeldar or Konstantin. Expect a long but rewarding day on rough mountain roads.

“We had a very good tour guide - Yeldar from Suv tours. He gave us so information about the lakes. We enjoyed both the lakes and canyons so much. Yeldar was very patient with us. He let us have all the time to spend at the lakes and canyons.”

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Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion - Medeu skating rink and the story of world records
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Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion

11.Medeu and Shymbulak ski resort private excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $147

Leave Almaty by private vehicle with a professional guide, visit the famous Medeu skating rink, then ride cable cars up Shymbulak to 3,200 meters. Guide Nursultan has helped families arrange beginner ski lessons and keeps a close eye on visitors in the cold mountain air. Entrance fees, water, and transport are included, but skiing, skating, and lunch cost extra.

“Our guide Nursultan was super nice and delivered the tour as advertised. We had a great time talking everything about Kazakhstan. View on Shymbulak is great.”

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Private Day Trip to Fantastic Charyn Canyon - Walking through the Valley of Castles
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Private Day Trip to Fantastic Charyn Canyon

12.Private Day Trip to Fantastic Charyn Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $180

Travel privately from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, a 3.5-hour drive to red sandstone cliffs shaped by wind, water, and sand. Walk through the Valley of Castles toward the Charyn River, stop for photos, and enjoy free time for short hikes. A guide, vehicle, water, park fees, and hotel transfers are included, but lunch is not.

“First n foremost our Driver cum guide was the best person.His name was Miras.Very courteous n .helpful.His English was fluent n he showed us all the places.Scenery n weather was good.Will recommend a visit to Almaty to all.”

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One Day Private Kolsay Lake, Charyn and Black canyon - Kolsay Lake, the day’s main event
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One Day Private Kolsay Lake, Charyn and Black canyon

13.One Day Private Kolsay Lake, Charyn and Black canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $179

Start at 5:00 am for a private drive from Almaty to Kolsay Lake, Charyn Canyon, Moon Canyon and Black Canyon. Guides including Yernar, Denis and Nurlan are praised for local insight, flexible planning and photos. The day runs 10 to 11 hours and includes admission, transport and traditional food lunch.

“We organised this day trip at very short notice and Nurlan and his nephew were wonderful! They picked us up from our hotel, very nice comfortable car and even gave us a welcome gift of local chocolate 😊 The places we visited were beyoRead more”

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Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort - Medeu Ice Skating Rink and its sporting past
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Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort

14.Private Trip to Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $215

Travel by private minivan from Almaty to Medeu Ice Skating Rink, climb the Stairs of Health to its dam, then ride cable cars to Shymbulak Ski Resort and its third-level station. Your guide-driver handles transport, tickets, water, and the day’s timing. Guide Miras is noted for his insight into Almaty’s history, architecture, nature, and people.

“We are a family of 3 with a 19 month old baby. We booked this tour for Sunday June 16th and no one showed up!! We tried contacting the tour operator the day before and nobody responded, nor did they try to contact us and tell us if there was any problem. Our money is GONE!”

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Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour - Moon Canyon and Black Canyon bring darker colors
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Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour

15.Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $180

Travel from Almaty with a private guide and driver to Kolsai Lake, Uzunbulak Moon Canyon, Black Canyon, Charyn Canyon, and, if selected, Kaindy Lake. Expect a long 9 to 13-hour day, early pickup, mountain roads, canyon walks, bottled water, park fees, and flexible pacing. Guides such as Erasyl add helpful English commentary on local culture and history.

“An excellent trip with Erasyl who was very informative and entertaining. The Canyons were breathtaking and the lake was frozen in February but was truly stunning… We stopped for lunch in a local village (not included) and had a meal of delicious local plov. Although it is a long day, we enjoyed the trip immensely.”

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★ 5.0Half Day Private Astana City Tour in ComfortFrom $905 reviews
★ 5.02 Days Private Kolsai and Kaindy TourFrom $2694 reviews
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★ 5.0Private Day Tour to the Land of Canyons-UNESCO-of KazakhstanFrom $4004 reviews
★ 5.02 Days Private Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon TourFrom $4455 reviews
★ 4.5Private tour Almaty Region 3 days with SilktravelFrom $8826 reviews
★ 5.0Charyn Kolsay Kaindy Private TourFrom $1903 reviews
★ 5.0Charyn Canyon and Black Canyon 1 Day Private TourFrom $1754 reviews
★ 5.0Big Almaty Lake and City Private TourFrom $2003 reviews
★ 5.0Altyn Emel National Park, Private tour, 2 days from AlmatyFrom $5264 reviews
★ 5.0Private: Shymbulak, Medeu, Koktobe, Cathedral, 28’s park, BazarFrom $1357 reviews
★ 5.0Advantures in Charyn Canyon. Private tour.From $2404 reviews
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