5 Days in Almaty — Private 5-Day / 4-Night Tour
Shymbulak • Kok-Tobe • Museum • Tourist Market • Kolsai Lake • Kaindy Lake • Charyn Canyon • Black Canyon • Moon Canyon • Charyn River • Big Almaty Lake • Ayusai • Alma-Arasan • Oi-Qaragai
per group, up to 3 people
Places you will visit
5 Days in Almaty
Tour poster — the full 5-day journey at a glance.
A comfortable private journey combining the most famous natural attractions around Almaty with mountain resorts, lakes, canyons, cultural locations and outdoor activities — with private transportation, 4 nights of accommodation, 4 included meals and a 24/7 guide in 3 languages.
- Tour dates: every day
- Private tour — price per group up to 3 people
Departure city: Almaty
Private tour: Day 1 starts with a meeting at 08:00 (departure 08:15); on Days 4–5 we pick you up from your hotel in Almaty.
Day 1 — Shymbulak, Museum, Tourist Market & Kok-Tobe
- 08:00Meeting time
- 08:15Departure
- 09:00Arrival at Shymbulak Mountain Resort (cable car ticket not included)
- 09:30–12:00Explore Shymbulak and the surrounding mountain areas, including Sarysai and Apa Katya
- 13:00Lunch (not included)
- 14:00–15:00Central State Museum visit
- 16:00Visit the Tourist Market
- 17:00Departure for Kok-Tobe
- 17:40Arrival at Kok-Tobe, sightseeing and free time
- 20:00Return to the city
- 20:30Departure for Saty Village (approx. 4 hours, with stops at cafés and rest areas)
- 01:30Arrival in Saty Village
- 02:00Check-in at the guesthouse and rest
Day 2 — Kaindy Lake & Kolsai Lake
- 08:00Wake up
- 08:30Breakfast (included)
- 09:00Departure for Kaindy Lake
- 10:00Arrival at Kaindy Lake, sightseeing and excursion
- 13:00Return to Saty Village
- 13:30Lunch (included)
- 14:00Departure for Kolsai Lake
- 15:00Arrival at Kolsai Lake — sightseeing, walking, photos and free time by the lake
- 19:00Meeting and return to Saty Village
- 19:30Dinner and rest (included)
- 21:30Evening entertainment: group games, songs with guitar and relaxing by the campfire
Day 3 — Black Canyon, Moon Canyon & Charyn Canyon
- 09:00Wake up
- 09:30Breakfast (included)
- 10:00Departure for Black Canyon
- 11:30Arrival at Black Canyon — sightseeing, walking, photos and a food break
- 12:00Departure for Moon Canyon
- 12:30Arrival at Moon Canyon
- 13:30Arrival at Charyn Canyon — excursion, walking and free time
- 16:00Departure for Almaty
- 19:00Stop for food and rest (food not included)
- 20:00–22:00Arrival in Almaty and hotel check-in
Day 4 — Ayusai, Big Almaty Lake & Alma-Arasan
- 09:00Pick-up from your hotel
- 10:00Arrival at Ayusai Visitor Center — choose between two options
- Option 1 — Big Almaty Lake by electric motorcycle (approx. ₸48,000 per person / 3 hours, not included)
- Option 2 — relax and explore the beautiful area around the Ayusai Visitor Center
- 12:00Lunch (not included)
- 13:00Visit Ayusai Waterfall
- 14:00Visit Alma-Arasan hot springs / swimming pool area — relax and swim in the warm water
- 17:00Departure for Almaty
- 18:00Arrival at your hotel and free time
Day 5 — Oi-Qaragai / Lesnaya Skazka Resort
- 10:00Pick-up from your hotel
- 11:00Arrival at Oi-Qaragai / Lesnaya Skazka Mountain Resort
- 12:00Lunch (not included)
- 12:00–17:00Free time: horse riding, zipline, archery, rope activities, mountain walks, photo spots and traditional Kazakh food (some activities require an additional payment)
- 18:00Departure for Almaty
- 19:00Arrival in Almaty — transfer to a hotel of your choice, or we can help arrange one (approx. ₸22,000–₸34,000 per night; accommodation after Day 5 is not included)
Important note
Throughout the tour we make regular stops at cafés and restaurants. 4 meals are included; all other meals, snacks and drinks are paid separately by the guest.