Samir.

We contacted Samir, but unfortunately he was already booked for the dates we needed. Nevertheless, he kindly arranged for another driver to take us to all the places on our itinerary. We didn't need a guide, just a friendly driver - and Alex was exactly that! He drove us around for four days and often made us laugh. His car was clean, comfortable, and very spacious. We wish Alex and Samir all the best and many more journeys introducing visitors to their wonderful country!

Miriam

October 2026

Traveling with Samir was really fun! He knows the spots well, he brought us to authentic places where they served also really good and authentic food. He was also very available the entire time before our arrival to the country. Absolutely recommend :)

Alessia

September 2026

We booked a 2D1N private tour and visited Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake and Kolsay Lake. Our guide gave us sufficient time to explore each spot, and he provided detailed introductions about the route along the way. The driving was safe and comfortable. He spoke excellent English and communicated efficiently, which made the whole trip smooth and enjoyable. The accommodation he booked was very nice, with a private bathroom, and the food was excellent.

Pui

September 2026

The tour with Samir was awesome. He is an experienced guide, skilled driver, kind and caring guy who is also funny and made our trip unforgettable. He knows how to make people feel welcomed and comfortable. We slept both at guesthouses, where we ate the best food of our trip, and in tents. Trust him

Jithin

August 2026

It was an amazing trip with Samir He is extremely nice guide who my parents and I are so satisfied with. Gave a lot of information to us, tremendously good relationship with the guesthouse host and help us with everything

Wong

July 2026

Good.!!!

Jiyeon

April 2026

Samir was the best driver we could ever ask for! He made sure that we feel very comfortable in the van and took us to the most amazing places for nature and food, too :-) We highly recommend him!

Anastasia

October 2025

Great tour guide with excellent driving skills. We highly recommedn Samir. He is taking care of all your needs and will make your trip in Kazahzstan an unforgettable experience!

Roger

October 2025

We took a two-day tour of the Almaty region as a couple: Altyn-Emel National Park (Aktau Mountains and Singing Dunes) and Charyn Canyon. We had a great time with Samir! Before leaving, he provided us with all the necessary information and was always available to answer our questions. During the tour, he was both professional and friendly: we chatted a lot. He also introduced us to some typical Kazakh dishes. We recommend him to anyone looking for a guide who is not only reliable but also pleasant to talk to (Samir speaks very good English).

Giulia

August 2025

It was a very good 2-days tours. Samir had a problem with his car just the day before but we had one of his friend to start the tour without any problems. The car ; a bit too small but it was OK. The guide : very very good. A bit "shy" at the begining but quickly turn on more communicative. Friendly, quiet. Good english, easy to understand. Charyn Canyon , Kaindy Lake, Kolsai Lake, Sati Guesthouse was OK but noisy before sleeping. Rooms are small but new with heather and hot shower. The noise from others rooms and corridor. The food was very good and tasty. Thanks Mus. We had a last good moment at Navat Restaurant.

Kevin

May 2025

1日盛り沢山のオファーをしっかりとこなして貰いました。 当日までのやり取りの中でも、信頼できることを感じさせてくれ、現地情報もいただきました。 またカザフスタンを訪れることがあれば、サミールにお願いしたいと思います。 Samir handled a full day of activities perfectly. Even in our communication leading up to the day, he kept in touch with us as trustworthy and also shared helpful local information. If I ever visit Kazakhstan again, I’d definitely like to ask for Samir’s help.

Kota

May 2025

If you're looking to conquer Kazakhstan's rugged, often unforgiving terrain, Samir is your guy. Whether you're exploring urban streets or venturing off the beaten path, he'll lead you to the best sights, the best flavors, and the most unforgettable experiences. He’s incredibly accommodating, allowing multiple stops whenever we came across unique views. His patience is admirable, and all his suggestions and advice were right on the mark and his skills in photography is another level. With his vast experience, we managed to visit all the places on our list — the stunning Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon, and the ever-challenging Altyn Emel National Park. We hired Samir as a guide, and by the end of the tour, we had become friends. I highly recommend requesting him if you plan to conquer Kazakhstan.

Rhaimie

May 2025

goog guide, perfect english, but the car was old although clean and comfortable..

qures

February 2025

Response from Samir February 2025

Cool guys, it's a pity it was only one day!

We had wonderful experience with Samir. He took care of us very well. He is well spoken and approachable. Places were beautiful and we tried some amazing local cuisines of Kazakhstan. Overall had an amazing experience and wouldn't have been possible without Samir. I can recommend him without any second thought.

Reshmi

October 2024

Samir is English fluent and very kind. His car was not very clean but he took care of us for all day long very carefully.

Very nice tour from almaty to the Lake. Samir know what he is doing and i recommend everbody to try his services!

We had 3 days trip to Altyn Emel, Charyn Canyon and lakes Kolsai and Kaindy with Samir. He is a good driver and a guide. Everything was organized smoothly and we had nice time. I can recommend his service to all travellers.

Very good and friendly driver, i recommend him to live a true Kazakh experience!

Everything went smoothly. We enjoyed our trip very much. Samir was responsible and friendly. Took care of everything. Thank you! :)

When I booked aroud 11pm, Samir was so smart to pick me up at 7am. He is a really good and helpful english-speaking driver and guide. This trip was so funny and will be unforgettable for me. I highly recommend Samir to everyone who will visit Kazakhstan. Spasiba Samir :)

Everthing went as planned. Even better. No surprises. Responsable and friendly guide. Highly recommended.

Samir picked us up from the Almaty Airport to our hotel. He was very nice person and comfortable and smooth drive to our hotel. We wished to stay longer in Almaty, so we will be back there soon. Thanks Samir. See you again then.

Everything went smoothly. Samir came on time to pick us up from the hotel. It was a long drive to Altyn Emel but Samir managed to bring us to the main sights. Lunch was provided by Samir and it was delicious.

Samir was an amazing guide! Very friendly, accomadating, and very informative. He knows Kazakhstan very well. Even invited us out with him and his girlfriend later in the night to thw hot springs. Overall amazing guy.

As a girl travelling alone to Kazachstan, I asked a lot of questions beforehand and during my travels. Samir always responded quickly and very patiently to all my questions before, during and after the guiding tour and helped me a lot. He knows a lot about the region and local culture and is the perfect guide for a tour in Kazachstan. I would recommend him to everyone!

Anatoli was our guide for the data DN he brought his daughter too who was learning English. Overall this was a great experience. One person in our group spoke some russian so we were able to get a lot out of the day. Highly recommended

This was a great trip. It was breathtaking. I will definitely go through Samir again for my next trip. The drivers were awesome. Very careful but got to our destination and back on time.

Samir arrived an hour late because of the traffic but he called the hotel to let us know so we didn`t have to keep waiting in the lobby. Bangkok has some of the worst traffic in the world so we could relate. We had enough time to see the lake, had a nice lunch at a restaurant Samir recommend and stopped by at the mall to buy some stuff so that one hour delay didn`t matter at all.

It was soooo great trip. I had only a day in Almaty but really wanted go to Altyn Emel. Samir arranged everything I wanted to enjoy there and I am 100% satisfied.

Samir was a great driver, well informed about his country and people. A nice day with him at Charyn Canyon - recommended!

Excellent, knowledgeable driver-guide. The only disadvantage, we were 4 and his AC Pajero had 2 doors only. So we better chose his old Mitsubishi Delica van but that did not have AC.

Samir was wonderful! Communicated before the date to establish pick-up time, route and events. He is very knowledgeable about Kazak history and a lively conversationalist. He provided a homemade lunch and much needed coffee! We will book him again.

Samir made me have a wonderful time in the beautiful Almaty region. The travel, accomodation and food were amazing and he told me a lot about the country. Hope to come back and make an other tour with him!