Transfer · One-day

From Almaty to Konayev: lighthouse and casino

5 · 24 reviews

Just an hour and a half and you're in Konayev, a city on the shore of Kapchagay Reservoir. Climb the lighthouse, try your luck at the casino, and relax on the embankment. Perfect for those who want a change of scenery in one day.

WhenDaily, time upon request
Duration8 h
StartAlmaty
Pricefrom $174/person

Program

Tour program in Konayev by the hour

09:00

Departure from Almaty

Meeting at Republic Square. Comfortable minibus departs for Konayev.

10:30

Arrival in Konayev

First stop — observation deck at the lighthouse. Panorama of the city and the Kapchagay Reservoir.

11:00

Climb the lighthouse

Visit the lighthouse, tour about the city's history. Photos with the reservoir as a backdrop.

12:30

Lunch

Lunch at a Kazakh cuisine restaurant (extra charge). We recommend trying beshbarmak.

14:00

Casino and promenade

Free time: walk along the promenade, visit the casino (optional).

16:30

Departure from Konayev

Group gathering, departure back to Almaty.

19:00

Arrival in Almaty

Estimated return time. Drop-off at Republic Square.

What's included

What's included in the tour to Konayev

Included in Price

Already included in the tour price

  • Transfer from Almaty and back
  • Russian-speaking guide services
  • Entrance ticket to the lighthouse
  • Bottled water on the bus
  • Travel insurance

Paid separately

Optional, on site

  • Lunch (from $7)
  • Casino visit (optional)
  • Personal expenses

What to Bring

To make the day comfortable

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Camera or phone with camera
  • Windbreaker (wind on the promenade)
  • Documents (passport)

Team

Our team — guides and instructors from Almaty

Routes are led by working guides and instructors. The same people answer in WhatsApp and accompany groups on tour.

Alexander Пашкин — Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу★4.52

Alexander Пашкин

Driver-guide, инструктор по трекингу

52 review · experience 10 years

Andrey Шевелёв — Driver-guide★4.74

Andrey Шевелёв

Driver-guide

73 review · experience 13 years

Анжелика Чвыкова — Гид-фотограф★4.27

Анжелика Чвыкова

Гид-фотограф

58 reviews · experience 11 years

Ильяс Дарбеков — Гид-переводчик★4.27

Ильяс Дарбеков

Гид-переводчик

36 reviews · experience 6 years

Мадина Данина — Организатор туров★4.55

Мадина Данина

Организатор туров

65 reviews · experience 15 лет

Сергей Бабичев — Personal guide-водитель★4.49

Сергей Бабичев

Personal guide-водитель

65 reviews · experience 12 years

Reviews

Reviews of the tour to Konayev

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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
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Aigul E.
Google ·
★★★★★

I was in Konayev just passing through, but I wanted to stay longer. I took this tour on the weekend to see the lighthouse and unwind. Climbing the lighthouse is something else: from the top you get a view of the city and the Kapchagay Reservoir, it takes your breath away. The guide told us about the history of the city, it was interesting. After lunch we went to the casino, the atmosphere there is fun, but I spent more time walking along the embankment. The weather was great, sunny. Overall, the day flew by unnoticed, I returned to Almaty satisfied.

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Svetlana M.
Google ·
★★★★★

We took the tour spontaneously, chose the place based on reviews right in the lighthouse and casino thread. We went as a pair with my brother, just wanted a break from the city. The climb to the lighthouse was the most memorable — from the top you can see both the city and the reservoir. The guide told us interestingly about the history of Konayev. We also liked the casino and the embankment, though there was a bit too little time for everything. Overall satisfied.

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Zhanat K.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

The lighthouse is very beautiful, the casino is good too, Anzhelika helped and showed us, thank you

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Maxim I.
Our website ·
★★★★★

The tour is excellent, Madina is very attentive, the only downside was waiting in line for the lighthouse

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Elena V.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Madina helped book the tour, we were satisfied

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DA
Denis A.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Konaew mayak i casino - ochen krasivo, no doroga tryaskaya

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Oleg V.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

The guide organized everything at the highest level, the lighthouse is beautiful

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Natalya F.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

Konayev lighthouse and casino — a great idea for a weekend, everything was enjoyable.

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DL
Dmitry L.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We went with colleagues for the weekend to unwind. Konayev greeted us with sunshine, the lighthouse is a great viewpoint, the climb is short, and the view is stunning. The guide told a couple of interesting stories about the city. The casino was also a hit, some played, some just watched. The embankment is cozy, we took a walk before the trip back. We had a great time.

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Igor B.
Google ·
★★★★★

My wife and I had long wanted to go somewhere near Almaty, and then we saw this tour. At first we were drawn by the views from the lighthouse, and we added the casino at the last moment — and didn't regret it. From the top there's a panorama of the city and the reservoir, it takes your breath away, we took a bunch of photos. After lunch we went to the casino, the atmosphere was fun, but we spent more time walking along the embankment. The day flew by unnoticed, we returned happy.

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Marat T.
Our website ·
★★★★★

My friend and I got together spontaneously, we wanted a change of scenery. Anzhelika organized everything clearly, without fuss. The lighthouse impressed us — the panorama is incredible, especially in clear weather. Then we stopped by the casino, but spent more time on the embankment. Lunch at a Kazakh restaurant was tasty, though for an extra fee. We returned to the city tired but with lots of impressions.

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GA
Gulnara A.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We got together with friends for the weekend, wanted to go somewhere not far from Almaty. We chose Konayev because it has a lighthouse and a casino. The guide told interesting facts along the way, it was informative. The lighthouse is super, especially the view from above. But the road was bumpy, especially on the way back. Otherwise everything was great: both the embankment and the casino. I recommend it to everyone if you're not afraid of bumps.

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AZ
Arman Zh.
Our website ·
★★★★★

The tour was good, liked the lighthouse and casino, a bit of a delay.

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KR
Kamila R.
Google ·
★★★★★

Konaew ochen ponravilsya mayak i casino rekomenduyu

Verified review · Order #24597
RO
Ruslan O.
Our website ·
★★★★★

The Konayev lighthouse was truly beautiful, the casino was good too, we were delayed a bit

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PY
Pavel Yu.
Our website ·
★★★★★

The trip to Konayev was memorable for the lighthouse and the casino, everything was super.

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VN
Viktor N.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We had been eyeing this trip for a long time, and finally went with my husband. The lighthouse in Konayev is beautiful, climbing was a bit scary, but the view is worth it. The guide organized everything well, told a lot of interesting things about the city. But we didn't really like the casino — too noisy and crowded. However, the embankment pleased us, and we spent the rest of the time there. Overall the trip was a success.

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Galina Sh.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We went with friends during the May holidays, looking for something not far from Almaty. Madina organized everything clearly, the guide told interesting facts along the way. The lighthouse is very beautiful, the views from above are magnificent. The casino is a bit noisy, but interesting, especially for those who like excitement. The embankment is pleasant, we took a walk before leaving. The day was eventful.

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Timur N.
Google ·
★★★★★

We had long wanted to go to Konayev, but never had the time. Finally we went with my wife on the May holidays. The lighthouse is really impressive, the guide told a lot about the history. We went up, took beautiful photos. Lunch at the restaurant was tasty, though it was an extra charge. The casino turned out not really our place, but the embankment was a delight. Overall, the trip was a success, despite some moments.

Verified review · Order #21841
BS
Bekzat S.
2GIS ·
★★★★★

Konaew mayak i casino ochen kruto

Verified review · Order #21740
AM
Ainagul M.
Our website ·
★★★★★

We went with colleagues to a corporate event, chose this tour to both relax and have fun. The lighthouse in Konayev is something incredible, the panorama is stunning. The climb didn't take long, we liked the excursion. After lunch we went to the casino, some played, some just watched. The embankment is cozy, we took a walk. Overall, everyone was satisfied, especially that we didn't have to think about anything — everything was organized.

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AK
Aleksey K.
Our website ·
★★★★★

Good tour, everything was great. The lighthouse was cool.

Verified review · Order #16617
IS
Ivan S.
Our website ·
★★★★★

The guide explained everything, the lighthouse is beautiful, the casino is noisy

Verified review · Order #12856
LG
Lyudmila G.
Yandex ·
★★★★★

The guide told interestingly about Konayev, the lighthouse and casino left impressions

Verified review · Order #12689

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the tour to Konayev

We've collected the questions travelers ask most often. Didn't find your answer? Write to us — a guide will reply in a couple of minutes.

Ask a question

The tour is designed as a mini-group, so usually several travellers ride in one vehicle. If you want to buy all the seats just for your own circle, write to us on WhatsApp — we will clarify what can realistically be arranged for your departure date to Konayev.

According to the programme, we meet at Republic Square and leave at 09:00, returning to the same spot at around 19:00. Trips run daily and the start time can be shifted on request — we'll confirm the exact hour for your date on WhatsApp.

Take comfortable shoes for walking, and for the sun — a hat and cream: it is open at the lighthouse and at the viewpoint. Also bring a windbreaker, because it can be windy on the embankment by the reservoir, and do not forget your documents — your passport.

The walking sections are short: the viewpoint by the lighthouse, the lighthouse itself and free time on the embankment, and between points you ride in a car. There are no long walks and no special preparation is needed, so both elderly people and families with children can easily handle such a day.

The price already includes the road from Almaty and back, a Russian-speaking guide, a ticket to the lighthouse, water in the vehicle and travel insurance. Optional extras are lunch at a Kazakh-cuisine restaurant (from $7) and entry to the casino, plus personal expenses.

Message us on WhatsApp with the date and the number of people — we'll secure your seats right away, without prepayment. You pay on the day of the trip when you get into the vehicle: Kaspi, card or cash. If you change your mind, cancelling the booking is free — just let us know in the same chat.