Panda Travel articles for travellers heading out of Almaty: how to get to the canyons and lakes, when to go, what to pack and how to choose a route.
29 October 2026Best Time to Visit Charyn, Kolsai and KaindyHow the canyons and lakes change through the seasons, the most comfortable months and what to consider in winter and summer.Read more →
29 October 2026Kolsai Lakes: First, Second and ThirdHow the three lakes differ, how far it is from the first lake to the second and third, and what you can realistically see on a day trip.Read more →
29 October 2026Best Day Trips from AlmatyEight nature spots for a day trip: how long it takes to get there, what to see and how to choose a route for the time you have.Read more →
29 October 2026Turkestan: What to See in the Spiritual CapitalThe main sights of Turkestan and its surroundings, how to get there from Almaty and how many days to plan.Read more →
29 October 2026Issyk Lake and Bear Falls: How to Get ThereWhere the lake and the waterfall are, what Issyk is famous for, how to combine both in one trip and what to bring.Read more →
29 October 2026Moon Canyon: Where It Is and How to See ItWhy the canyon is called the Moon Canyon, where it lies on the road to Kolsai and how much time to plan for it.Read more →
29 October 2026Altyn-Emel: What to See in the National ParkThe park's main sights, distances between them, the best months for a trip and what to take to the desert.Read more →
29 October 2026How to Get to Big Almaty LakeWhere the lake is, how to get up there by car or on foot, what to keep in mind at altitude and the best time of year to go.Read more →
29 October 2026Black Canyon: Where It Is and What to SeeHow the Black Canyon differs from the Valley of Castles, how to get there and what to combine it with in one day.Read more →
29 October 2026How to Get to Charyn Canyon from AlmatyDistance, ways to get there, what to see in the Valley of Castles and how much time to plan for a day trip.Read more →