The best soft adventure tours in Kazakhstan & Central Asia

Caring for your nomadic adventure since 2016

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Hello, my name is Gaukhar, I’m the founder and director of Dostar Trips. Since 2016 I have dedicated myself to what I love the most: creating beautiful, lasting memories for guests who place their trust in us. 

What we do:

We organize safe, comfortable, and private outdoor adventures throughout Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Think of it as “soft adventure” – you get to see the wild, breathtaking landscapes without the stress or the “roughing it” part. We are the perfect fit for travelers who value their time and want a seamless, worry-free getaway with their loved ones.

  • Ready-to-Go: You can easily book one of our tried-and-tested itineraries available on our website.
  • Bespoke Journeys: we can craft a unique, tailor-made route through Kazakhstan and beyond, specifically designed around your interests and pace. Drop us a message, and let’s start dreaming together!
  • Your One-Stop Partner: If you’re planning a big Central Asian adventure, we’ll handle everything. From airport pickups and cozy accommodations to the best local restaurants and expert-led tours – we’ve got you covered. 
Director Dostar trips on Issyk Lake, Almaty region, Kazakhstan

A quick note on how we work: we value your time, so to keep things simple, here is what we focus on (and what we don’t):

  • Value over Price: Honestly we aren’t the cheapest option out there, and we don’t try to be. We invest in quality, safety, and superior service. We pay fair wages to our team members for their hardworking and commitment. Our guests choose us because they prioritize value and reliability over the lowest cost
  • Full Experiences Only: We specialize in full-package tours. To ensure everything goes perfectly, we don’t offer standalone services like “just a driver” or “just a guide.”
  • Private & Exclusive: We don’t do group tours. Our expertise lies in high-quality, private adventures tailored specifically to you.

If you’re ready to plan your big trip to Kazakhstan or Central Asia, we’d love to be the ones to make it happen. Let’s start planning!

Kind words from our wonderful guests:

Guests' feedback about Dostar trips, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Guests' feedback about Dostar trips, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Guests' feedback about Dostar trips, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Don’t just take our word for it—see what our guests have to say! Head over to our TripAdvisor page to read the latest reviews, view traveler photos, and discover why we are a top-rated choice in the area

Multi-Day Tours in Kazakhstan

Are you planning something special?

Got a specific vision for your trip that you just can’t find anywhere? Or maybe you’re looking to blend a few different spots into one seamless, magical journey? We’re here to help you design and curate a truly unforgettable experience across Central Asia

Explore Kazakhstan with Dostar Trips!

It all started ten years ago (time flies), back in 2016, when we printed our first edition of Friendly Map for guests of Almaty and offered our tours at the backside of the map. Suddenly we started to have a good amount of calls and messages and we decided to start a tour company. We called ourselves Dostar Trips and here we are, still super excited to meet our guests from all around the world!

In Dostar Trips we treat each our guest as a friend whom we just didn’t meet yet (“dostar” means friends from Kazakh). If you take a trip with us – you can rely on our friendly support during all your stay, we will always be happy to help you with anything you need – advise the best place to eat, buy a train ticket, meet locals. Check out what our previous guests are saying about us on TripAdvisor. Let’s be friends!

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Dostar trips team in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Dostar trips with tourists in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Map of Kazakhstan:

Explore the iconic locations right here on the map of Kazakhstan and let’s create your unforgettable trip together! Ask us any questions, we will be happy to help!

Discover Destinations

Charyn Canyon

Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes

Altyn Emel National Park

Why Dostar Trips:

Local Licensed Tour operator

By choosing our officially licensed services you directly support local community. For 10 years, we have operated without middlemen, showing guests the very best of our land.

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Pay Later

Secure your dates with 10% deposit, we use WeTravel - a secure, user-friendly Dutch platform designed to book and pay for multi-day, specialized for private or group trips.

Flexibility, Inner Peace

In an ever-changing world, we offer the flexibility you need. If your plans shift, you can easily adjust your tour dates or itinerary - we are committed to adapting your journey to fit your needs.

Dedicated & Experienced Team

Our team brings years of on-the-ground experience to every adventure. We handle every little detail so you don’t have to, sharing our home with passion and an unwavering commitment to your journey

Isabel
Isabel
@isabel
Seamless arrangement and great guide arranged by Dostars. Beautiful 2-day tour exploring the beauty that is Kazakhstan! Vladimir was our driver and guide and he was absolutely the best guide! He is concerned for our safety, ready to meet any request from guests, he gives his 100% to serve, passionate about what Kazakhstan has to offer for its beautiful nature. Gaukhar, the co-founder of Dostars also helped to arrange the requests we had for our parents who required certain foods or couldn’t do certain physical activities. Thank you Dostars and Vladimir for arranging this beautiful tour! We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly 🙂
Manjot Bal
Manjot Bal
@hbal
With Dostar Trips I not only found an exceptional guide, but I believe I found a dear friend. Rarely, on travels, you find extraordinary humans with whom you can discuss and talk about a huge range of subjects in depth and candidly, with Gaukhar I had such an experience. The tour was tailored exactly to my interests and liking. She made sure I had all the information to navigate the city even after our tour and gave me contacts for the the city I was going to visit next. We got access to some hidden gems of Almaty which I would have never been able to visit without her. I felt like a real guest or a friend visiting than a mere tourist. Would recommend them in a heartbeat.
Bram D
Bram D@bramd
Gaukhar really lives up to the name of her business. It was truly a pleasure getting to know a "local" who is so proud of her country, yet is well-travelled herself. You cannot help that some of her enthusiasm drips over to you. At the same time, she is well-prepared and organized, and flexible to the needs of her clients. She has an extensive network of tried-and-tested businesses she cooperates with to make her work a success. I managed to squeeze in 2 tours during a business trip, 1 city-walking trip (solo) and 1 full-day visit (with 2 colleagues) to Charyn canyon. I can't wait for my next business trip to Almaty and hope to manage a multi-day tour then.

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Your Home Away from Home!


Traveling halfway across the world? We’d love to welcome you in person!

Whether you’re currently traveling with us, planning a future trip, or just want to meet the faces behind your itinerary, come pull up a chair! It’s a great chance to ask for local tips, get your questions answered, or simply share a story from your travels. We can’t wait to meet you! 
 
Check updated information about the event on our Instagram page @dostar_trips
Guests of Dostar Trips, Dostar trips with tourists in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Guests of Dostar Trips, Dostar trips with tourists in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Guests of Dostar Trips, Dostar trips with tourists in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Looking for the best city tours in Almaty?

We highly advise to book with our cool friends from Walking Almaty project – the most knowledgeable but also super fun people to explore Almaty with! They have great choice of city tours: from Soviet monumental art of Almaty to market tours to food tours! You’ll have so much fun!

Our four-legged friends in Almaty

We believe in giving back, and the ‘New Chance’ shelter for homeless animals is a cause very close to our hearts. Watching these animals transform from lost souls to happy pets is a journey we are proud to support. We invite you to be a part of this mission during your stay! There are so many ways to help – from simple contributions to spreading the word. Let’s work together to give these animals the ‘new chance’ they truly deserve