Big Almaty Lake below snow-covered mountains
9 tours run in winter

Winter Tours from AlmatyЗимние туры из Алматы

  • from $75 per person
  • Hotel pick-up in AlmatyHotel pick-up
  • Any date, even tomorrowAny date
The tours

What you can do in winter

Most of our tours run all year. The roads to Charyn, Kolsai and Kaindy stay open in winter, the lakes freeze and the mountains turn white. Only the Lake Issyk, Turgen Gorge and Assy Plateau trips close for the winter.

  • Frozen lakesBig Almaty Lake is frozen and snowy from November to April
  • Clear canyon daysCharyn in winter is crisp and clear, with far fewer people
  • Snowy ShymbulakIn winter Shymbulak is a ski resort, reached by cable car from Medeu
Two hikers on a trail between the red walls of Charyn Canyon1 day1 день

Charyn CanyonЧарынский каньон

Six viewpoints and hidden trails across the canyon.Шесть смотровых точек и скрытые тропы каньона.

from $90 per personот $90 за человекаView tourПодробнее о туре
Kaindy Lake from above, with sunken spruce trunks and autumn trees1 day1 день

Kolsai, Kaindy and Charyn in One DayКольсай, Каинды и Чарын за один день

Two lakes, a drowned forest and canyons in one day.Два озера, затопленный лес и каньоны за один день.

from $130 per personот $130 за человекаView tourПодробнее о туре
Kolsai Lake in a forested mountain valley2 days2 дняPopularПопулярный

Charyn, Kolsai and KaindyЧарын, Кольсай и Каинды

A canyon, a lake and a drowned forest in two days.Каньон, озеро и затопленный лес за два дня.

from $200 per personот $200 за человекаView tourПодробнее о туре
Big Almaty Lake below snowy peaks, seen from above1 day1 деньPopularПопулярный

Big Almaty LakeБольшое Алматинское озеро

An alpine lake and a walk through a mountain gorge.Горное озеро и прогулка по горному ущелью.

from $75 per personот $75 за человекаView tourПодробнее о туре
Almaty City Highlights1 day1 день

Almaty City TourЭкскурсия по Алматы

Bazaars, parks, landmarks and a cable car ride.Базары, парки, главные места и канатная дорога.

from $85 per personот $85 за человекаView tourПодробнее о туре
Ancient rock carvings on dark stone at Tanbaly1 day1 день

Tanbaly PetroglyphsПетроглифы Танбалы

Thousands of Bronze Age carvings, a UNESCO site.Тысячи рисунков бронзового века, объект ЮНЕСКО.

from $80 per personот $80 за человекаView tourПодробнее о туре
Striped hills and a snowy creek bed in Altyn-Emel, seen from above2 days2 дня

Altyn-Emel National ParkНациональный парк Алтын-Эмель

The singing dune and the chalk hills of Aktau.Поющий бархан и меловые горы Актау.

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Travelers walking a canyon track past a huge tilted rock3 days3 дня

Golden Ring of ZhetysuЗолотое кольцо Жетысу

The same national parks, in three days.Те же нацпарки за три дня.

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The Singing Dune in Altyn-Emel5 days5 днейPopularПопулярный

Golden Ring of ZhetysuЗолотое кольцо Жетысу

Our most complete route across Zhetysu.Наш самый полный маршрут по Жетысу.

from $660 per personот $660 за человекаView tourПодробнее о туре
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Which one is right for you?

Prices are per person for a group of four.

TourBest forLengthSeasonFrom
Charyn CanyonЧарынский каньонA first trip out of the city1 dayAll year$90
Kolsai, Kaindy and Charyn in One DayКольсай, Каинды и Чарын за один деньSeeing the most in one day1 dayAll year$130
Charyn, Kolsai and KaindyЧарын, Кольсай и КаиндыLakes and canyon without rushing2 days · 1 nightAll year$200
Big Almaty LakeБольшое Алматинское озероA shorter day in the mountains1 dayAll year$75
Almaty City TourЭкскурсия по АлматыThe city with Medeu and Shymbulak1 dayAll year$85
Tanbaly PetroglyphsПетроглифы ТанбалыHistory and rock art1 dayAll year$80
Altyn-Emel National ParkНациональный парк Алтын-ЭмельDesert, dunes and colored hills2 days · 1 nightAll year$260
Golden Ring of ZhetysuЗолотое кольцо ЖетысуThe highlights in three days3 days · 2 nightsAll year$450
Golden Ring of ZhetysuЗолотое кольцо ЖетысуThe whole region in one trip5 days · 4 nightsAll year$660
FAQ

Your questions

Which tours run in winter?

All of them except the Lake Issyk and Turgen Gorge tour, the Assy Plateau tour and the Great Almaty Loop, which closes the plateau part.

Is the road to Kolsai and Kaindy open in winter?

Yes. The roads to Charyn, Kolsai and Kaindy stay open all year. The lakes freeze in winter.

Can I see Big Almaty Lake in winter?

Yes. From November to April it is frozen and snowy. After heavy snow the road sometimes closes for a day, and then we move your tour to another day.

Is the Medeu rink open?

No. It is closed for reconstruction until the end of 2028. The gondola to Shymbulak still runs.

More about booking and payment: read the FAQ

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