★4.9Aidos Serikov
Senior guide, mountain routes
Jeep Tour · Weekend
Hot Springs and Charyn: 2-Day Jeep Tour
4.7 · 119 reviews
In one weekend, you'll have time to swim in thermal springs and conquer four canyons of Charyn. The route is designed to give you maximum impressions without unnecessary haste.
WhenSat, Sun
Duration2 days / 1 night
StartAlmaty
Priceот 18 900 ₸/чел
Program
Jeep Tour to Charyn and Hot Springs Hourly Itinerary
06:30
Meeting in Almaty
Departure from the city center in a comfortable jeep. Meeting the group and guide.
09:00
Arrival at Hot Springs
Swimming in outdoor thermal pools. Rest and breakfast.
12:00
Lunch at a national cuisine cafe
Tasting beshbarmak, kumis, and other dishes.
14:00
Start of Jeep Tour through Charyn Canyons
Visiting four canyons: Valley of Castles, Kurtogay, Temirlik, and Aityke.
18:00
Check-in at Guest House
Dinner, evening by the campfire, overnight in a cozy house.
08:00
Breakfast and Canyon Walk
Morning photoshoot in the Valley of Castles, collecting check-ins.
12:00
Return journey to Almaty
Stop at viewpoints, arrival in the city by 5:00 PM.
What's included
What's Included in the Jeep Tour to Charyn and Hot Springs
Included in Price
Already included in the tour price
- Jeep transfer from Almaty and back
- Guide-driver services
- Entrance tickets to Charyn Canyon
- Visit to hot springs
- 1 night accommodation in a guest house
- Bottled water on the road
Paid separately
Optional, on site
- Meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast — paid separately)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra drinks)
- Accident insurance
What to Bring
To make the day comfortable
- Comfortable shoes for canyon walks
- Swimsuit and towel for hot springs
- Warm clothes for evening (it's cool in the mountains)
- Camera or smartphone for photos
- Sunscreen and hat
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.
★4.9
★5Dinara Kassymova
Guide-lecturer in Almaty
★4.8Marat Zhunussov
Trekking instructor
★4.9Oleg Kim
Driver-guide, jeep tours
★4.8Zhanna Abenova
Tour manager
★4.9Timur Beketov
Multi-day tour guide
★5Aliya Nurlan
Group coordinator
★4.8Sergey Volkov
Instructor, ski tours
Reviews
Reviews of the Jeep tour to Charyn and hot springs
4.9 ★
Our rating · 312 reviews
4.8 ★
Google · 540
4.9 ★
Yandex · 268
4.8 ★
2GIS · 197
1317
Total reviews
Даурен С.
Our website ·
★★★★★Kolsay, Kaindy, Burabai? net tolko Kolsay. Ocher krasivo, no doroga dlinnaya. Mne ponravilos, rekomenduyu
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Максим Г.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Kolsay ozera - eto prosto kosmos. Voda lazorevaya, gory ogromnye. Gid TImur molodec, no my opazdyvali na avtobus
Ирина В.
Google ·
★★★★★Excursion to Charyn Canyon. Beautiful, but dusty. The driver was cheerful. I recommend bringing water.
Айдос Ж.
2GIS ·
★★★★★Altyn-Emel, a wonderful place. Rich in legends. Marat told a lot along the way, only it was hot.
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.
Рахметолла А.
Our website ·
★★★★★Kolsai zhane Kaindy, ozder ote korkem. Gid Bolat zhaksy, birak zhol tassady. Birak bagadarlama boldy.
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.
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.
Мария С.
Google ·
★★★★★Tour to Shymbulak and Medeo. Everything was cool, but the cable car was crowded. Aidos helped with the queue, thank you.
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.
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.
Ержан Т.
Yandex ·
★★★★★Yehat na Charyn, kanon super. Gid Timur vse rasskazal, no vyzd zaderzhali. V itoge hotelos by bolshe vremeni
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the Jeep Tour to Charyn
We've gathered what tourists ask most often. Didn't find an answer. — write to us, the guide will tell you in a couple of minutes.
Ask a questionThe 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.
