The 15 Best Day Trips from Almaty

Nearby Kazakhstan destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Almaty, Kazakhstan - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Karakol, Tokmok, Balykchy. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

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    Karakol, Kyrgyzstan

    147 km SE of Almaty84,351 people
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    Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan

    139 km W of Almaty71,443 people
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    Balykchy, Kyrgyzstan

    106 km SW of Almaty42,875 people
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    Talghar, Kazakhstan

    27 km E of Almaty42,194 people
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    Konayev, Kazakhstan

    69 km N of Almaty42,167 people
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    Esik, Kazakhstan

    45 km E of Almaty32,995 people
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    Shelek, Kazakhstan

    115 km E of Almaty29,032 people
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    Otegen Batyra, Kazakhstan

    20 km NE of Almaty18,864 people
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    Kyzyl-Suu, Kyrgyzstan

    135 km SE of Almaty15,075 people
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    Bokombayevskoye, Kyrgyzstan

    126 km S of Almaty14,267 people
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    Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan

    68 km S of Almaty14,237 people
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    Saryozek, Kazakhstan

    150 km NE of Almaty13,930 people
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    Jıbek joly, Kazakhstan

    27 km NW of Almaty13,616 people
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    Turgen, Kazakhstan

    58 km E of Almaty13,000 people
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    Tyup, Kyrgyzstan

    132 km SE of Almaty12,355 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Almaty?
Popular day trips from Almaty include Karakol, Tokmok, Balykchy, Talghar, Konayev. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Almaty?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Almaty. The closest is Otegen Batyra, about 20 km NE.
How do you plan day trips from Almaty?
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