Almaty
Plan Almaty with Haqqi Tours: day tours, private airport transfers, attraction tickets and packages, run by our own team and confirmed on WhatsApp in Arabic or English.
Almaty is the largest city of Kazakhstan, set below the snowy Zailiysky Alatau mountains, with Almaty International Airport (ALA) about 15 km north-east of the centre and the ski resort of Shymbulak, Medeu and Big Almaty Lake within an hour or two. On this page: day tours, private airport transfers, flight tickets and train tickets in Almaty, each booked with a fixed price confirmed on WhatsApp.
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What Haqqi Tours arranges in Almaty
In Almaty the site currently lists 6 day tours, 12 private airport transfers, 15 flight tickets and 4 train tickets. Day tours include Big Almaty Lake and Alma Arasan Hot Springs Tour Almaty, Esik Lake and Turgen Waterfall Day Trip from Almaty, Almaty City Tour with Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok Tobe and Horseback Riding in Ile-Alatau National Park from Almaty. Airport transfers run from Almaty Airport to hotels and districts across the city.
Each product has its own page with the details; this page is the overview of Almaty, and the WhatsApp desk turns any combination of them into one itinerary with one written price.
Getting to Almaty: the airports
Almaty International Airport (ALA) is about 15 km north-east of the centre with a domestic Terminal 1 and an international Terminal 2 joined by an indoor bridge; Shymbulak is about 40 km, Charyn Canyon about 205 km and Bishkek about 250 km away.
Bus 92 and taxi apps link the airport with the city and are inexpensive, and the single-line metro does not reach the airport; a private car is simpler for the mountain resorts and for the long day trips to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Bishkek.
Where to stay in Almaty
The areas travellers ask us about most: the Almaly district, Samal and Dostyk Avenue, Almaty-2 Railway Station area, Kapchagay on the reservoir, Republic Square and the centre and Panfilov Park and Arbat.
The choice of area changes the drive from the airport and the order of a day tour, not the price of either; send the hotel name on WhatsApp and the desk plans around it.
What to see in Almaty
The places most visitors come for: Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lakes, Tamgaly Petroglyphs, Panfilov Park and Ascension Cathedral, Kok-Tobe hill and cable car and Green Bazaar.
Our day tours cover most of them with a guide and a vehicle; the pages of Big Almaty Lake and Alma Arasan Hot Springs Tour Almaty, Esik Lake and Turgen Waterfall Day Trip from Almaty and Almaty City Tour with Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok Tobe say exactly what each includes.
What to eat in Almaty
Worth trying: kazy horse-meat sausage, Almaty apples (aport), lagman noodles, beshbarmak and manty dumplings. Ask the driver or guide where they eat themselves; halal options and family restaurants are easy to find, and the desk suggests places near your hotel if you land late.
When to go
April to June and September to October are the best months; July and August are warm, and December to March suits skiing at Shymbulak; traffic is heavy on weekday evenings and after snowfall, and mountain roads can close in winter.
Good to know before you arrive
Almaty Airport has a domestic Terminal 1 and an international Terminal 2 linked by an indoor bridge, so tell us your flight number; the Charyn and Kolsay day trips are 15 to 17 hours, so start early and keep your passport for border-zone checks.
Our WhatsApp desk answers day and night in Arabic and English, confirms each booking in writing and stays reachable for the whole trip.
Almaty at a glance
37 options in Almaty, from 49 USD per person.
Every option below is operated by Haqqi Tours with our own guides, drivers and vehicles, and confirmed on WhatsApp in Arabic or English before you pay. Prices are per person unless marked per vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
What can I book in Almaty with Haqqi Tours?
Day tours, private airport transfers, flight tickets and train tickets, including Big Almaty Lake and Alma Arasan Hot Springs Tour Almaty, Esik Lake and Turgen Waterfall Day Trip from Almaty and Almaty City Tour with Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok Tobe. Each has its own page, and the WhatsApp desk combines any of them into one plan with one written price.
How do I get from the airport to my hotel in Almaty?
Almaty International Airport (ALA) is about 15 km north-east of the centre with a domestic Terminal 1 and an international Terminal 2 joined by an indoor bridge; Shymbulak is about 40 km, Charyn Canyon about 205 km and Bishkek about 250 km away. Our private transfer meets you at arrivals with a name board, tracks your flight and takes you door to door at a fixed price for the whole vehicle; the transfer pages list every route.
Is there public transport from the airport to Almaty?
Bus 92 and taxi apps link the airport with the city and are inexpensive, and the single-line metro does not reach the airport; a private car is simpler for the mountain resorts and for the long day trips to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Bishkek. With luggage, a family or a late flight, the private car is the simpler choice.
Which tours are available in Almaty?
Currently 6: Big Almaty Lake and Alma Arasan Hot Springs Tour Almaty, Esik Lake and Turgen Waterfall Day Trip from Almaty, Almaty City Tour with Medeu, Shymbulak and Kok Tobe, Horseback Riding in Ile-Alatau National Park from Almaty and Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip from Almaty. Each page says whether the day is private or small-group, what it includes and how long it lasts.
Are the tours private or in a group?
Both exist, and each tour page says which. A private tour has a vehicle and guide for your party alone; the desk can make most group tours private on request.
How many days do I need in Almaty?
Two to three days cover Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lakes at an easy pace; more if you add a day trip. The desk builds the day-by-day plan around your dates.
When is the best time to visit Almaty?
April to June and September to October are the best months; July and August are warm, and December to March suits skiing at Shymbulak; traffic is heavy on weekday evenings and after snowfall, and mountain roads can close in winter.
Where should I stay in Almaty?
The areas guests choose most are Almaty-2 Railway Station area, Kapchagay on the reservoir, Republic Square and the centre and Panfilov Park and Arbat. The airport transfer and the tours go to any of them at the same price.
How do I book?
Fill in the form on any page or message us on WhatsApp with the date, the number of travellers and the hotel. A member of our team confirms the price and the details in writing within minutes.
Are the prices fixed?
Yes - every price is agreed in writing on WhatsApp before you travel and does not change on the day.
Do the drivers and guides speak Arabic or English?
It depends on the city and the day, so we do not promise a particular language; tell us your preference and we do our best. The WhatsApp desk always works in Arabic and English.
Can I change or cancel a booking in Almaty?
Yes, in the same WhatsApp conversation. The terms depend on the product and on how close to the date the change comes; the desk states them before you pay.