Mountains, lakes and the steppe – wow
Vikram and Anjali
Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon and the Kolsai Lakes were breathtaking, and our guide and 4x4 driver were superb. Everything was organised to perfection.
6 May 2026
Almaty and Nature Wonders for 18 to 39s
6 days1 cities
This holiday takes you to
AlmatyCharyn CanyonKolsai Lakes
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₹48,000SAVE 10%From₹48,000per person
Design Your EscapeWhat’s included
- 1 hotel
- 8 experiences
- 14 transfers
- 5 meals
- 24/7 support
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Rated 4.7 on Google
Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Trip created by Aisha, Kazakhstan expert at Hi Tours
“Built for travellers in their twenties and thirties, so you land in a group rather than on your own. It is also the cheapest Kazakhstan we sell.”
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Arrival in Almaty
- Arrival at Almaty International and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and meet the rest of the group
- The evening free to find your feet
- Optional: dinner on Panfilov street
Overnight in Almaty
Your accommodation
Regardal Hotel, Almaty, Almaty
5 nights · Breakfast · Standard room · 4★ · Warm city hotel with a sauna and indoor pool
City tour and the chocolate factory
- Breakfast, then out with the group into the city
- Republic Square and the Monument of Independence
- Panfilov Park and Abai Square
- The Rakhat chocolate factory and its shop
Overnight in Almaty
Your activities
(2)Almaty city tour
Republic Square and the Monument of Independence, the Presidential Palace, Panfilov Park and Abai Square with the group.
Rakhat chocolate factory tour
A look round the factory floor of the brand every Kazakh grew up on, finishing in the shop where the bars cost almost nothing.
Medeu, Shymbulak and the bazaar
- Breakfast, then up the Malaya Almatinka valley
- The Medeu dam and the Shymbulak resort
- Peaks of the Zailiysky Alatau above the gondola
- Back down for the Zelyony bazaar halls
Overnight in Almaty
Your activities
(2)Medeu and Shymbulak resort tour
Up the valley to the Medeu dam and the Shymbulak resort, with the Zailiysky Alatau peaks standing over the gondola line.
Zelyony bazaar visit
The Green Bazaar halls where horse meat, kurt cheese balls, dried apricots and spices are sold off the same long counters.
Charyn Canyon and the Kolsai Lakes
- Early breakfast and a long day out east
- The red walls of the Valley of Castles
- The canyon floor path beside the Charyn river
- On to the cold turquoise water of Kolsai
Overnight in Almaty
Your activities
(2)Charyn Canyon sightseeing tour
The red sandstone Valley of Castles, a canyon cut by the Charyn river and walked along its floor between sheer walls.
Kolsai Lakes excursion
The first of the three Kolsai lakes, a stretch of cold turquoise water ringed by spruce forest in the Tien Shan foothills.
Kok Tobe mountain
- Breakfast, then across town to Kok Tobe
- The cable car up the hillside
- The whole city laid out below the mountains
- The Alley of Lovers and the evening free
Overnight in Almaty
Your activities
(1)Kok Tobe mountain
The cable car up Kok Tobe for the whole city laid out below the mountains, with the Alley of Lovers at the top.
Mega Mall and departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out
- A last stop at the Mega Mall for souvenirs
- Group transfer to the airport for your flight home
Your activities
(1)Mega Mall stop
A last stop at the city's biggest mall for souvenirs and lunch before the group transfer out to the airport.
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Tour summary
Six days in Almaty for travellers aged 18 to 39: a group city tour with the Rakhat chocolate factory, Medeu and Shymbulak, the Zelyony bazaar, a long day at Charyn Canyon and the Kolsai lakes, and the Kok Tobe cable car.
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What customers say about booking Kazakhstan with Hi Tours
Excellent4.8 out of 5based on 420 Kazakhstan reviews
Almaty and Astana both amazed us
Rohit and Neha
The contrast between relaxed Almaty and futuristic Astana was fascinating. Flights, hotels and transfers all ran like clockwork thanks to Hi Tours.
18 April 2026
A Central Asian adventure to remember
Priya
Staying near the Kolsai Lakes and meeting a local family was the highlight. Perfectly planned, safe and unforgettable from start to finish.
1 April 2026
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