3-Day Active Tour Around Almaty
On our 3 day tour around Almaty, you will discover endless semi-desserts of Altyn Emel, stunning Charyn canyons & breath-taking Kolsay mountain lakes.
Charyn Canyon
Vast cliffs, winding gorges, and the iconic Valley of Castles, carved by nature over millions of years
Carved by wind and water over 12 million years, Charyn Canyon stretches for 154 km along the wild Charyn River. This natural masterpiece dazzles with fiery cliffs, labyrinths of gorges, and endless viewpoints opening to breathtaking panoramas. Every bend uncovers new landscapes — from towering rock walls glowing red in the sun to the legendary Valley of Castles, where nature shaped stone into fairytale fortresses. A true paradise for adventurers, dreamers, and photographers.
Almaty
Our start point
Kapchagai Lake
A lifeline in the steppe — the Reservoir powers the region and fuels recreation, from fishing to beach adventures near Almaty
Aktau Mountains
Hike through the otherworldly lanscape — a maze of colored cliffs and ancient canyons waiting to be explored in Altyn-Emel's wild heart
Katutau lava formations
Rising like frozen waves in the desert — a surreal volcanic landscape shaped by ancient eruptions in Altyn-Emel Park
Basshi village
Basepoint of any trip to the Altyn Emel National Park
Singing Dune
A natural wonder that emits a deep, resonant hum when the wind moves its sands—a rare and mysterious desert phenomenon
Charyn Canyon
Vast cliffs, winding gorges, and the iconic Valley of Castles, carved by nature over millions of years
Satty village
Saty village is a gateway to Kolsay Lakes
Lower Kolsay lake
One of the most stunning mountain lakes in Kazakhstan
Middle Kolsay lake
The middle (second) Kolsai lake (Mynzhylgy) is located at an altitude of 2252, the largest of the three lakes.