Day 1
Arrive in Almaty
Almaty
Check in, settle down and keep the first day comfortable.
Evening
~2 hoursKazakh food experience
Try traditional plov, kebabs and Kazakh specialties.
Suggested Kazakhstan trip
Kazakhstan
Vast steppes, mountain lakes and alpine scenery make Kazakhstan a frontier destination for adventure travellers and nature lovers.
Suggested route
Almaty → Big Almaty Lake → Charyn Canyon → Kaindy Lake
Itinerary fit
Based on duration, interests and pace
75
Why we picked this route
Closest available route for your selected duration
Adjusted for a balanced travel pace
Your itinerary
A suggested structure based on your route, interests and preferred travel pace.
Day 1
Almaty
Check in, settle down and keep the first day comfortable.
Evening
~2 hoursTry traditional plov, kebabs and Kazakh specialties.
Day 2
Almaty
A balanced sightseeing day without trying to fit in too much.
Morning
~3 hoursVisit museums, parks and the vibrant former capital.
Afternoon
Leave this part of the day flexible for rest, food, cafés or spontaneous exploring.
Evening
Leave this part of the day flexible for rest, food, cafés or spontaneous exploring.
Day 3
Big Almaty Lake
Travel, check in and keep enough buffer for the transfer.
Evening
Leave this part of the day flexible for rest, food, cafés or spontaneous exploring.
Day 4
Big Almaty Lake
A balanced sightseeing day without trying to fit in too much.
Morning → Afternoon
~4 hoursVisit the turquoise alpine lake surrounded by mountains.
Evening
Leave this part of the day flexible for rest, food, cafés or spontaneous exploring.
Day 5
Charyn Canyon
Travel, check in and keep enough buffer for the transfer.
Evening
Leave this part of the day flexible for rest, food, cafés or spontaneous exploring.
Day 6
Charyn Canyon
A balanced sightseeing day without trying to fit in too much.
Morning → Afternoon
~5 hoursExplore the dramatic red rock canyon landscapes.
Evening
Leave this part of the day flexible for rest, food, cafés or spontaneous exploring.
Day 7
Kaindy Lake
Keep the final day flexible around your departure.
Morning
~2 hoursBreakfast, packing and some flexible time before departure.
Estimated budget
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