Duration: 2 days
Golden Trio Tour: Kolsai, Kaindy & Charyn Canyon in Two Days
The same Golden Trio, unrushed — with a night in the mountains
from 220,000 ₸ / vehicle
for the whole 4x4, up to 6 people
An active day out — from 80,000 ₸
Jeep tours and getaways in the protected areas of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Author-designed routes to canyons, mountain lakes and hidden valleys — in comfortable 4x4 vehicles, with certified guides.
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Duration: 14 hours
Golden Trio Tour: Kolsai, Kaindy & Charyn Canyon in One Day
Express tour to three gems of Semirechye in one day
from 160,000 ₸ / vehicle
for the whole 4x4, up to 6 peopleDuration: 3 days
Golden Ring of Semirechye: Three Days
Altyn-Emel, Charyn, Kolsai and Kaindy in one route
from 330,000 ₸ / vehicle
for the whole 4x4, up to 6 peopleDuration: 2 days
Altyn-Emel Tour: Aktau, Katutau & Singing Dune
A 2-day tour through the park's Martian landscapes
from 240,000 ₸ / vehicle
for the whole 4x4, up to 6 peopleDuration: 5 days
The Grand Zhetysu Loop: Altyn-Emel, Zharkent, Kolsai & Charyn in Five Days
A full circle: Altyn-Emel, the hot springs and the Kolsai lakes
from 550,000 ₸ / vehicle
for the whole 4x4, up to 6 peopleDuration: 8 days
The Grand Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan Loop: Eight Days
Altyn-Emel, Kolsai, Issyk-Kul and the Altyn-Arashan hot springs
from 950,000 ₸ / vehicle
for the whole 4x4, up to 6 people6 reasons to trust your trip to the 4x4 Tours team
High level of service
We pay close attention to every detail of our excursions and tours.
11+ years of experience
Our team are certified guides who know every nuance of trip planning.
Fair pricing
We offer honest, transparent prices for every guest.
Book without full prepayment
We don't require full payment to book — just reserve your date.
Picnics and signature cuisine
We cook only fresh, home-style meals right on the route.
Comfortable vehicles
Modern 4x4s, with care and attention for every guest.
What you get when you choose us
Private author-designed tours
Routes the mass operators simply don't offer.
Comfortable 4x4 vehicles
Capable vehicles for any road and off-road.
Unique locations
Canyons, mountain lakes and valleys away from the crowds.
Picnics on the route
A hot lunch in nature with mountain views.
The best coffee around
Freshly brewed coffee on the road — a small but important touch.
Care every step of the way
We look after you from the first request to your way home.
Trusted by travellers from around the world
Reviews from our travellers
The tour was great! I really enjoyed Assy Plateau and the scenery was amazing. Everything went smoothly, and the driver was very friendly and helpful. I had a great experience and would definitely recommend the tour. Thank you!
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Guest, Assy Plateau tour
August 2026
Dima, thanks again for such a perfect organization of the trip. It was a big group, not easy to manage. But with your experience and knowledge, you managed to handle all issues very efficiently. It was great to meet you personally, as well. I sense a travellers spirit in you. Let's stay in touch.
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Guest from a large group
August 2026
Hi Dima! Hope you got home safely. Thank you again for the exceptional tour — best trip in a long while.
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Guest
August 2026
Awesome day tour with Dmitry! We booked a private tour with Dmitry for our family (2 adults and 1 kid) to visit Kaindy Lake, Kolsai Lake, Black Canyon, and Charyn Canyon. We really enjoyed our day together! Even though it was a long day with a lot of driving, Dmitry kept us entertained and answered all our questions along the way. He is a very safe and patient driver, which made us feel super comfortable. During the treks, he guided us along the tracks and explained lots of fun and interesting facts. My son had so much fun listening to him throughout the day! It was worth every penny spent, and we would definitely recommend Dmitry to anyone looking for a great guide.
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Suraj
August 2026
Hi Dima! Thank you again for everything — we had an amazing time.
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Noah
August 2026
I've safely returned to Japan. Thanks to you, our trip was so much fun and truly special. To be honest, I was a bit anxious at first because I couldn't get in touch with you or Andrey, but you showed up right on time to pick us up. As young Asians, we were also worried about potential discrimination, but you treated us with genuine kindness. I'll never forget when you treated us to those famous Almaty apples until we were stuffed — I was actually a bit too full, but it's a great memory! And at Charyn Canyon, in front of that breathtaking view you recommended, we decided to get married. Thank you so much for celebrating with us then. Since you were such a wonderful guide, it truly pained us to have to cancel the second day of the tour. If we ever have the chance to visit again, I'll be sure to reach out. Please keep making many more travelers happy.
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Ryuji
August 2026
Thank you Dima and Andrey for your top tier service throughout our trip. It was enjoyable because both of you were with us. I felt 100% safe knowing that you're around, that you can handle anything! (Especially after the tire change in the rain and us sliding down the slope in that medium sized KIA car!) I wish you well, and please text me when you decide to visit Bali!
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Guests from Bali
August 2026
Yesterday's goodbye was a bit fast and we didn't have the words at the moment, but we wanted to let you know that we had the best experience ever! You are such a nice person and it was almost like we were travelling with a member of our family. Thank you so much for these beautiful moments, we discovered 2 beautiful countries with kind people and an incredible culture that we will never forget. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity and your caring. It was a pleasure to travel with you and if we have the possibility one day we would love to discover more with you — we don't want another guide!
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Joëlle & Colin
July 2026
About us
4x4 Tours is a team of passionate travellers and certified guides with over 11 years of experience.
We create author-designed jeep tours through the protected areas of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Our routes go where ordinary roads end: to mountain lakes, canyons and valleys you'll never see from a tour-bus window. We take care of every detail — from a comfortable 4x4 to a hot lunch in the wild.
11+
years of experience
3
signature routes
100%
personal approach
The vehicle you'll travel in
A Toyota Land Cruiser Prado — a properly prepared 4x4, not a passenger car with extra ground clearance. It is what takes us where the asphalt ends.
- Up to 6 passengers
- Full-time 4WD, lifted suspension and off-road tyres
- Roof box — luggage doesn't eat into cabin space
- Awning, table and chairs for lunch out in nature
- Air conditioning and heating — comfortable in summer and winter
- We drive year-round, winter routes included
Dima, our driver-guide, owns the vehicle and drives it himself — and checks it before every departure.
Lunch out on the route
We don't hand out packed rations. Out on the route we set up the awning, a table and chairs and cook hot food on the spot: meat over coals, plov in a cauldron, coffee with a canyon view.
- Hot food cooked on the route, not sandwiches bought in town
- A table, chairs and an awning — you eat sitting down, in the shade
- We accommodate restrictions: no pork, vegetarian, allergies
- Groceries are bought on the morning of departure
Lunch is not part of the vehicle price — we quote it separately for your group and preferences.
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Totalfrom 160,000 ₸
from 80,000 ₸/person · 2 people
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