A week gives time for canyons, lakes and the city without rushing. The route is tailored to you.
Contact us with your dates for a proposal.
Highlights
Duration7 days
Activity levelEasy to moderate
SeasonApril – October
Detailed tour program
Day 1Easy
Arrival in Almaty
Arrival
We meet you at Almaty International Airport and transfer you to a 4-star hotel for the night.
Day 2≈ 8 hours
Big Almaty Lake, Medeu and Shymbulak
Morning · Big Almaty Lake
Your introduction to Almaty and its mountains starts at the turquoise reservoir high above the city, with a walk along the shore and the viewpoints.
Afternoon · Medeu and Shymbulak
Visit the high-altitude skating rink at Medeu, then ride the cable car toward Shymbulak for views of the Trans-Ili Alatau. Overnight in Almaty.
Day 3≈ 7 hours driving
Aktau and Katutau mountains, Basshy village
Morning
Leave the city and cross the steppe toward Altyn-Emel National Park.
Afternoon
Walk among the chalk-white Aktau ridges and the multi-coloured Katutau hills, then settle in for the night in Basshy village, surrounded by wild landscape.
Day 4≈ 6 hours driving
Singing Dune and the hot springs
Morning
The Singing Dune, a huge sand ridge that hums in dry wind.
Afternoon
Drive on through Zharkent to natural hot springs for a long soak and an overnight stay.
Day 5≈ 7 hours driving
Moon canyons and Saty village
Morning
Explore the Bestomak, Temerlik and Moon canyons, a series of badland landscapes with changing colours.
Evening
Arrive in Saty village for dinner and a night in a local guesthouse.
Day 6≈ 5 hours hiking and driving
Kolsai Lakes
Full day
Visit the third and second Kolsai lakes among spruce forest and meadows, then return to Saty for the night.
Day 7≈ 8 hours driving
Kaindy Lake, Charyn Canyon and Almaty
Morning
Kaindy Lake and its sunken forest.
Afternoon
Charyn Canyon and the Valley of Castles, then the drive back to Almaty and a transfer to the airport or hotel.
Includes a 4-star hotel in Almaty, entrance tickets to national parks, an English-speaking guide and driver, fuel and an all-wheel-drive SUV. Overnights in the regions are in guesthouses on double occupancy.
Start and finish. Hotel pick-up in the city or at the airport.
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Big Almaty Lake
Turquoise reservoir at about 2,500 m, ringed by glaciated peaks. Colour changes with the light and season.
3
Medeu
Open-air high-altitude skating rink at the mouth of the Medeu gorge.
4
Shymbulak
Ski resort reached by cable car, with the best close view of the Trans-Ili Alatau.
5
Aktau mountains
Chalk-white and ochre ridges in Altyn-Emel National Park, often compared to a painter’s palette.
6
Katutau mountains
Volcanic range with red, purple and green layers and wide-open walking terrain.
7
Singing Dune
A 150 m sand dune that hums when the wind moves the sand.
8
Zharkent hot springs
Natural thermal springs near Zharkent in the far east of the Almaty region, a restful overnight stop.
9
Moon, Temerlik and Bestomak canyons
A group of badland canyons east of Charyn with changing colours and few visitors.
10
Saty village
Village at the foot of the Tian Shan with guesthouses and home cooking.
11
Kolsai Lakes
Chain of three alpine lakes among spruce forest. The first lake is an easy walk.
12
Kaindy Lake
Lake formed by a landslide in 1911, with drowned spruce trunks still standing in the water.
13
Charyn Canyon, Valley of Castles
Red sandstone canyon, about 12 million years old. A 2-3 km trail leads down to the river.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoesLayers: mountain weather changes fastSun protection and a capPassport or IDCamera and a power bankA little cash for small purchases
Why Silk Travel
01
Exceptional service
A personal approach to every guest and safety throughout the journey.
02
Dependable SUVs
Air-conditioned 4x4s that reach remote spots, serviced after every tour.
03
Individual tours
No big groups. Change the route, take breaks, extend the trip.
04
Certified guides
Trained at the Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism.
Had an excellent three day small group tour to Altyn Emel, Kaindy/Kolsai and Charyn Canyon with Tau. Tau was a terrific guide and I highly recommend him. He was friendly and a lot of fun. He has lots of knowledge of the area and was very generous with his time to allow us all the opportunity to enjoy the area. Also takes great photos!
The places we visited on the tour are beautiful and very worth the effort to travel there. Kazakhstan surpassed all expectations and loved my time there.
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dyCanada2Hong Kong, China · 13 contributions · Jun 2019 • Friends
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Fantastic guide, amazing trip!
Travelled with my mom in a group tour last June. We had Tau as our guide and it was a magical trip! Great driver and conversationalist, and he took us to some beautiful landscapes and also on some unreal hikes and climbs. Also very well prepared - borrowed many blankets when the temperatures got a little chilly, and had rain ponchos on hand when the weather turned rainy.
After we returned to Almaty, Tau provided great recommendations and showed some pretty neat bars / spots around town.
Hands-down, one of the highlights for summer 2019. Highly recommended. Tau will ensure that you have a great time in Kazakhstan!
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7-day Kazakhstan holiday package: private tour from Almaty: what to expect
7-day Kazakhstan holiday package: private tour from Almaty is a private 7 days tour from Almaty by comfortable 4x4 SUV with an English-speaking guide-driver. The route is built around the most scenic stops and your own pace. It is a typical 7 day Kazakhstan tour for travellers who want Kazakhstan holiday package without a noisy coach group.
Because the tour is private, the schedule is flexible: start earlier for soft morning light, stay longer at the viewpoints you like, or skip stops that do not interest you. Many guests combine this trip with other Kazakhstan tours from Almaty, such as Kolsai Lake, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake.
Why book 7-day Kazakhstan holiday package: private tour from Almaty with Silk Travel
Silk Travel is a local Almaty travel agency working since 2019. We run private tours in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan with certified guides, inspected vehicles and a clear price for the whole group, so there are no surprises on the day. A manager confirms your request quickly in WhatsApp, Telegram or by email.
Our guides speak English and know the region: where the road is closed after rain, when the lakes are quiet, which cafés are worth a stop. That local knowledge is what turns a standard excursion from Almaty into a good private trip.
Who this private tour is for
This tour suits couples, families with children, solo travellers who prefer a private guide, photographers, small groups of friends and business travellers with a free day or a stopover in Almaty. If you are comparing group tours and private tours in Kazakhstan, a private SUV format gives you more comfort, privacy and control over time.
Best time to go and what to prepare
Most Almaty region and Central Asia routes are best from late spring to early autumn, while mountain roads and high lakes depend on weather, so we always check conditions before departure. Wear comfortable walking shoes, take layers for changing mountain weather, sun protection, your passport or ID and a power bank. Tell us your dates and the number of travellers and we will suggest the best day for 7-day kazakhstan holiday package: private tour from almaty.
How to book
Choose the tour, send a request with your dates, group size and hotel in Almaty, and receive a confirmation with the final price. Prepayment details, pick-up time and the programme are sent in the same message. You can also ask for a custom route, an extra day or a Kyrgyzstan extension.
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Questions about this tour
How do I book?
Send a request or message us on WhatsApp. We confirm within an hour of the form being filled in.
Are the tours private?
Yes. Every tour is private, with no large groups, and the itinerary can be adjusted.
What vehicles do you use?
Air-conditioned SUVs, inspected after every tour.
What if prices differ by group size?
Prices are quoted per group; send your dates and number of people for an exact offer.
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