Almaty Adventure: Kolsay, Kaiyndy & Charyn

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Explore Almaty’s natural wonders: Kolsay Lakes, Kaiyndy Lake, and Charyn Canyon. Capture stunning photos and create unforgettable memories on this unique day trip.

Duration: 16 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Charyn Canyon - Enjoy a walk through the canyons, take a short hike to the Sharyn River, and capture some photos.
Charyn Canyon National Park - Spend 15 minutes at the Black Canyon viewpoint.
Kaindy - Embark on a hike to Kaindy Lake, approximately 2.5 kilometers away.
Kolsai Lake - Stroll around the picturesque Kolsai Lake.

What's Included

Entrance fees to Kaindy Lakes National Park
Entrance fees to Charyn National Park
Round trip transport
All fees and taxes
Professional guide
Entrance fees to Kolsai Lakes National Park

What's Not Included

Tea and coffee
Snacks

Additional Information

Explore the captivating natural wonders of Almaty with our exclusive tour! This journey takes you to three remarkable destinations:
Kolsay Lake - serene waters encircled by majestic mountains, ideal for relaxation and photography.
Kaindy Lake - a distinctive lake featuring poplars growing directly in the water.
Charyn Canyon - stunning cliffs and…

Location

Abay Ave 50

Abay Avenue

The gathering place will be in the parking lot near the circus.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.8

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Charlesangeloe

Feb 3, 2026

Everything’s great - Great price Great time per destination Great tour guide approachable and considerate Great tour all in all Would love to join again soon

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Marygrace_d

Jan 2, 2026

It’s all good, keep it... - It’s all good, keep it up. We learned so much about Kazakhstan’s wonderful natural places and our tour guide, Jana is very informative, fun, and friendly.

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Anouk

Jan 2, 2026

Great tour!! - The tour was planned very well and the spots truly amazing!! Some of the most stunning places I’ve ever seen! The bus ride is quite long, but definitely worth it in the end. Would definitely recommend the tour!

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Joanasi3432gt

Dec 31, 2025

My amazing experience in Kazakhstan - Mr. Abu was a great tour guide! I highly recommend them as the flow of the tour was so smooth and places visited were all nice! You made our vacation superb! Very informative! Would book a tour here again when I come back to Kazakhstan! 11/10!!

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U553tzlinhn

Dec 21, 2025

Best experience in Almaty - I joined the trip with a group of about 20 participants in total. Our tour guide Zhana took great care of us together with the driver for the whole day. The tour was well organized with clear instructions at the very beginning as well as at every stop. The scenes in winter give you that winter wonderland experience. Would definitely recommend this tour if you are coming to Almaty.

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Angelle_a

Dec 21, 2025

Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes... - Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes were absolutely stunning—peaceful, fresh, and surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests. Kaindy’s sunken trees made the lake feel unique and almost magical, while Kolsai was calm and perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. Charyn Canyon was just as impressive, with its dramatic rock formations and incredible views that felt unreal. The whole trip was unforgettable, and the mix of lakes and canyon made it one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. Highly recommended!

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Doip2019

Dec 1, 2025

Great experience and Amazing Views - The best tour im so happy we book this tour our guide Janna is the greatest we bought back not just great picture but a little history of kazakhstan hug youall and love youall

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Marym0nt

Nov 19, 2025

Unforgettable Day Trip to Kolsai, Kaindy & Charyn Canyon - I had an amazing experience visiting Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn Canyon. Each place was breathtaking and unique in its own way. The tour was well-organized, comfortable, and perfectly paced. Our guide, Alina, was very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the history and nature of the area. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kazakhstan. It's definitely one of the best experiences you can have. The driver also did an excellent job-safe, patient, and very professional, especially on the mountain roads. Keep it up, Guys, I definitely will visit again ......

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Bcdiestro

Nov 4, 2025

Beautiful experience - It was a nice experience we had in Almaty. Thanks to Joinme Asia to have our 2-day trip memorable. Our tour guide is very knowledgeable and friendly( danyal) to us. Timings for the bus are appreciated. One of the travelers forget their belongings in the canyon but they managed to help and get it back. Maybe the food for the Saty village can adjust the menu and servings. But overall, it was a very good experience

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Mailashayneb

Oct 30, 2025

1 Day Trip - Had an amazing tour in Almaty! The mountains were beautiful, the weather was perfect, and our guide made everything so easy and fun. Definitely one of the best trips I’ve been on in a while!

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From $57

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult