Kazakhstan Adventure Tours

Whether your idea of adventure involves hiking through desolate canyons, rafting down a churning river, visiting a Soviet-era space station or listening for the forlorn echoes of the past at the Aral Sea, Kazakhstan Adventure Tours can provide the adrenaline rush you’re seeking. Our tours range from short outings to multi-day excursions and include adventures in nature, unusual cultural sites and off-the-map destinations that will stretch your imagination and provide the perfect backdrop for a thrilling and unforgettable vacation.

On each tour you’ll be accompanied by a responsible driver and a local English-speaking guide who’s familiar with the region you’re visiting, ready to share unique insights and answer your questions along the way. Scroll down to see a complete list of outdoor, historical and cultural Kazakhstan Adventure Tours or contact us today to begin your exploration of the Land of Nomads!

Charyn Canyon Day Tour (from Almaty)

1 Day | mid-March to October | Charyn Canyon

The Charyn Canyon Day Tour will take you on a wonderful adventure to a ‘city’ whose streets and architecture are comprised of the unique landscape of age-old sedimentary rocks. Join us on a daylong journey of sightseeing on Charyn’s ‘streets’ of rustic valley trails intersected by the turbulent Charyn River, with the stunning Castles Valley at this earthen city’s center. This tour includes a private guide, driver and a picnic lunch.

Tamgaly Petroglyphs Tour

1 Day | March - October | Tamgaly Petroglyphs, Tamgaly Gorge

Create unforgettable memories on the Tamgaly Petroglyphs Tour, a full-day excursion to a UNESCO Site of 2,000+ petroglyphs considered to be the best-preserved rock drawings in Central Asia. Your private guide and driver will escort you on a relaxing drive from Almaty to Tamgaly Gorge, where you’ll have the chance to explore these awe-inspiring paintings in detail, with special insights provided by your experienced local guide.

Issyk Lake and Turgen Waterfall Day Tour

1 Day | April-October | Issyk Lake, Turgen Gorge (Turgen Waterfalls), Golden Man at Issyk Kurgan

Issyk Lake and Turgen Waterfall Day Tour is a full-day excursion to the beautiful and silent world of Kazakhstan’s timeless Alatau Mountains. Bask in the calming atmosphere of Issyk Lake’s deep blue waters, admiring the rustic ‘Kremlin Wall’ cliffs and unusual flora, before continuing with a picnic lunch and short hike among the waterfalls of enchanting Turgen Gorge. The tour also includes a special stop at Issyk Kurgan to see where the monumental discovery of the Golden Man first occurred.