Outdoors things to do in Almaty

We rank 136 outdoor things to do in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The highest scoring is Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $15 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
136
In the 90+ Club
2
Available today
60
From
$15

Outdoors in Almaty compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Almaty by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour96$5915h4.9/5 (1,004)
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour94$14048h4.9/5 (558)
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons89$1516h4.8/5 (323)
1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel86$20016h4.9/5 (142)
Kolsai, Kaindy lakes & Charyn canyon with Yurt stay and Campfire83$12048h4.8/5 (119)
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip82$5216h4.8/5 (111)
Big Almaty Lake Hike and Falcon Show Experience81$655h4.9/5 (71)
Small-Group Tour: Lake Issyk with Turgen (Bear) Waterfall79$309h4.8/5 (93)
Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay79$13548h4.9/5 (64)
Big Almaty Lake & Thermal Springs at AlmaArasan Gorge by Car 9 AM77$595h4.8/5 (58)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Almaty

Outdoors in Almaty: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Almaty?
Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 1,004 traveler reviews. Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour, Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons, 1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel follow close behind. We rank 136 outdoors experiences in Almaty in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Almaty cost?
Expect around $191 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons from $15, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Almaty for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Almaty currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Almaty?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Almaty, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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