Tour from Almaty

Western Kazakhstan: Aktau and Beket-Ata

4.7 · 45 reviews

Excursion to Mangystau: underground mosque Beket-Ata, canyons Tuzbair and Boszhira, overnight stays in yurts.

WhenOn schedule, 3 days
Duration3 days / 2 nights
StartAlmaty
Priceот 135 000 ₸/чел

Program

Program тура

Meeting

Departure from Almaty

We meet at the agreed point in Almaty, get acquainted with the guide and group, and set off on the route.

En route

Road and Stops

We drive to the key points of the route with rest stops and photo pauses at scenic spots along the way.

On site

Main program

The main part of the tour: exploring the locations and a walk with the guide, plus free time for photos and impressions.

Return

Return to Almaty

We head back and bring you to Almaty. The exact time depends on the route, the season and road conditions.

What's included

What is included in the tour price

Included in Price

Already included in the tour price

  • Transport along the whole route
  • An experienced guide accompanying you
  • Route and stops planning

Paid separately

Optional, on site

  • Personal expenses
  • Meals, unless stated otherwise
  • Entrance tickets to individual sites

What to Bring

To make the day comfortable

  • Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • Water and a light snack
  • A charged phone or camera
  • A hat and sun protection

Team

Our team — guides and instructors from Almaty

Routes are led by practicing guides and instructors. These same people respond in. WhatsApp and accompany groups on the tour.

Aidos Serikov — Senior guide, mountain routes4.9

Aidos Serikov

Senior guide, mountain routes

187 reviews · experience 14 years

Dinara Kassymova — Guide-lecturer in Almaty5

Dinara Kassymova

Guide-lecturer in Almaty

142 review · experience 11 years

Marat Zhunussov — Trekking instructor4.8

Marat Zhunussov

Trekking instructor

96 reviews · experience 9 years

Oleg Kim — Driver-guide, jeep tours4.9

Oleg Kim

Driver-guide, jeep tours

164 review · experience 13 years

Zhanna Abenova — Tour manager4.8

Zhanna Abenova

Tour manager

78 reviews · experience 7 years

Timur Beketov — Multi-day tour guide4.9

Timur Beketov

Multi-day tour guide

118 reviews · experience 10 years

Aliya Nurlan — Group coordinator5

Aliya Nurlan

Group coordinator

64 review · experience 6 years

Sergey Volkov — Instructor, ski tours4.8

Sergey Volkov

Instructor, ski tours

103 review · experience 12 years

Reviews

Tourist reviews of tours from Almaty

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4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
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Total reviews
ДС
Даурен С.
Our website ·

Kolsay, Kaindy, Burabai? net tolko Kolsay. Ocher krasivo, no doroga dlinnaya. Mne ponravilos, rekomenduyu

Verified review · Order #10439
ГМ
Галина М.
Our website ·

Excursion to Charyn, the views are super. Guide Dinara showed unusual rock formations. Only it was windy in the canyon, so dress warmly.

Verified review · Order #10432
АР
Александр Р.
Yandex ·

I really liked the tour to Altyn-Emel. The dunes, mountains, yurt. Aidos told legends. But it was cold in the yurt at night.

Verified review · Order #10425
АТ
Айнагуль Т.
Our website ·

We went to BAO, the water is blue. A wonderful vacation. Everything was good, only one drawback: there was little food.

Verified review · Order #10418
ВК
Владимир К.
Our website ·

Shymbulak, went skiing. The trails are good, the cable car is fast. Thanks to Oleg for the tips. The downside is the long drive from the city.

Verified review · Order #10411
ЗШ
Зарина Ш.
Google ·

Tour to the mountains, took the kids. Everything was fine, but the departure was at 7 am, the kids were cranky. But the views were excellent.

Verified review · Order #10404
МГ
Максим Г.
Yandex ·

Kolsay ozera - eto prosto kosmos. Voda lazorevaya, gory ogromnye. Gid TImur molodec, no my opazdyvali na avtobus

Verified review · Order #10397
ИВ
Ирина В.
Google ·

Excursion to Charyn Canyon. Beautiful, but dusty. The driver was cheerful. I recommend bringing water.

Verified review · Order #10390
АЖ
Айдос Ж.
2GIS ·

Altyn-Emel, a wonderful place. Rich in legends. Marat told a lot along the way, only it was hot.

Verified review · Order #10383
ЕП
Елена П.
Our website ·

Tour to BAO, liked it. The nature is beautiful. But they asked for warm clothes, and I didn't take any, I got cold. Aliya warned me, but I didn't listen.

Verified review · Order #10376
РА
Рахметолла А.
Our website ·

Kolsai zhane Kaindy, ozder ote korkem. Gid Bolat zhaksy, birak zhol tassady. Birak bagadarlama boldy.

Verified review · Order #10369
ДК
Динара К.
Google ·

Trip to Kolsay and Kaindy. The water is blue, ice on Kaindy. Dinara told us everything, but they promised a hot lunch and gave us dry rations.

Verified review · Order #10362
ТФ
Тимур Ф.
2GIS ·

We took an excursion to Charyn. The canyon is magnificent. The organization was clear, but the bus was a bit cramped. Zhanna is a professional.

Verified review · Order #10355
МС
Мария С.
Google ·

Tour to Shymbulak and Medeo. Everything was cool, but the cable car was crowded. Aidos helped with the queue, thank you.

Verified review · Order #10348
АБ
Аслан Б.
Google ·

We went to Altyn-Emel and saw the sand. We liked it very much. The guide Sergey told good legends. Only the road was long.

Verified review · Order #10341
НЗ
Наталья З.
Yandex ·

I really liked the tour to the mountains of the Zailiysky Alatau. We took tons of photos. Oleg was a great guide, he knows the places.

Verified review · Order #10334
ЕТ
Ержан Т.
Yandex ·

Yehat na Charyn, kanon super. Gid Timur vse rasskazal, no vyzd zaderzhali. V itoge hotelos by bolshe vremeni

Verified review · Order #10327
АН
Алия Н.
Our website ·

Tour to BAO, excellent route. The water is turquoise, the forest is beautiful. Only the cable car was slow, we stood for 20 minutes.

Verified review · Order #10320
СВ
Сергей В.
Yandex ·

Trip to Kolsay was amazing. The lakes are like a fairy tale. The driver was experienced, but we almost got separated from the group on the road.

Verified review · Order #10313
ГА
Гульнар А.
Google ·

We were at Altyn-Emel, stayed overnight in a yurt. Starry sky, baursaks for breakfast. Organization was a 5, but breakfast was skimpy.

Verified review · Order #10306
ВШ
Виктор Ш.
Yandex ·

Tour to Shymbulak. We skied and took photos. The prices are steep, but the experience was super. Marat helped with equipment rental.

Verified review · Order #10299
АД
Асель Д.
Our website ·

Kolsay lakes are very beautiful, the mountains are interesting. Our guide was Zhanna, she told us a lot. The downside: the wind was blowing along the way.

Verified review · Order #10292
РП
Руслан П.
Google ·

We went to Charyn, the canyon is impressive. The organization was good, they fed us baursaks. Only the road was bumpy, I got motion sick.

Verified review · Order #10285
ОЛ
Ольга Л.
Yandex ·

I really liked the tour to BAO. The water is blue, the air is clean. Oleg's commentary was interesting, but we waited in line for the cable car for a long time.

Verified review · Order #10278

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about tours from Almaty

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The price per person already includes transfer from the city and back, guide accompaniment, and entrance tickets to national parks. Meals and accommodation for multi-day tours are listed separately in the program.

For sightseeing and day trips (Charyn, BAO, Medeu), no preparation is needed—anyone can handle it. For trekking at Kok-Zhaylau or Kolsai, basic stamina is required; most tourists without experience can manage the route.

It is cooler in the mountains than in the city, so take a windbreaker and comfortable shoes even in summer. The guide will send a specific packing list for your tour via WhatsApp after booking.

Yes, we take children with parents on sightseeing excursions and day trips. For mountain trekking, we recommend age 10 and up—we will suggest a suitable route.

We monitor road and pass conditions in advance. If the departure is impossible as planned, we will offer an alternative direction on the same date or reschedule the booking without losing the prepayment.

Write to us on WhatsApp—we will select a tour, send the program and price. The booking is confirmed after prepayment via Kaspi or card; the remaining amount is paid before departure.