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Almaty Nature Tour: Charyn Canyon & Lakes
4.9
15 Ratings
Almaty
This tour offers the perfect opportunity to explore the most renowned natural attractions of the Almaty region in just one day. Participants will have the chance to visit the top natural landmarks of Almaty, including Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lakes, and Kaindy Lake, all within a single day.
This tour offers the perfect opportunity to explore the most renowned natural attractions of the Almaty region in just one day. Participants will have the chance to visit the top natural landmarks of Almaty, including Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lakes, and Kaindy Lake, all within a single day.
Duration:
1 day
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Almaty - 05:00 - 06:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty
Brief stop for coffee/restroom
Charyn Canyon “Valley of the Castles”, exploring various locations, walking along the canyon floor
Departure from Charyn Canyon
Journey to Kaindy Lake
Kaindy Lake, short hike (~20 min), scenic viewpoints
Lunch at a guesthouse in Saty village
Transfer to the…
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Almaty - 05:00 - 06:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty
Brief stop for coffee/restroom
Charyn Canyon “Valley of the Castles”, exploring various locations, walking along the canyon floor
Departure from Charyn Canyon
Journey to Kaindy Lake
Kaindy Lake, short hike (~20 min), scenic viewpoints
Lunch at a guesthouse in Saty village
Transfer to the Lower Kolsai Lake from Saty
Kolsai Lake, walking, exploring various locations, optional horseback riding or boating
Departing Kolsai Lakes National Park
Brief stop for coffee/restroom
21:00 - 22:00 Drop-off in Almaty

What's Included
- Transfer on Minivan / Sprinter / Hiace
- Bottled water
- Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Transfer on Minivan / Sprinter / Hiace
- Bottled water
- Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Meals
Location
Baytursynova St 100
Baytursynova Street
The pick up point is located nearby Renion Zyliha Hotel, if the tourist require transfer company may offer a vehicle according to number of tourists for an additional fee. Please inform us if you need a transfer.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(15 Ratings)
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895divinegracep
Sep 15, 2025
Kazakhstan escapade - We had Adil as our guide in Kazakhstan (Sept 8–13) and he made our trip truly unforgettable! He speaks excellent English, is very resourceful, and even took amazing photos and videos for us.
From city tours to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake, Medeu & Shymbulak — and even freezing + hot tubs at Almarasan Gorge ❄️🔥 our trip to Kazakhstan was unforgettable thanks to Adil! Not just a guide, but a new friend who made everything fun, easy, and memorable. 🙌🇰🇿✨
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Himanshus1356
Aug 8, 2025
Wonderful Trip for a quick mind refreshing and relaxing. - What a wonderful experience we had in our Almaty tour. Covers almost everything in 9N& 10days. Lakes, Desert, planes, roler coster rides, cable car, chair cable, kok tobe, Arabath and finally Casino, Unforgettable memories. If you're shopping lover then you can explore green market for local clothes and dryfruits and other items. Our Tour Guide cum Friend Mr. Rameer made it very easy, smooth and comfortable for us. Indian Buffet in every lunch and dinner. We all enjoyed a lot. Thank you Almaty
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Ankitar6700hn
Jul 16, 2025
Must visit Almaty with best guide - The best trip of Almaty and a great guide Adil. He guide us very well with very much comfortable rides.
He know all the best places for the food and photography.
If you are planning a trip in Almaty. I would strongly suggest to get the trip with them, you will experience the best services and hospitality from them.
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Flyer08205495639
Jul 5, 2025
doctor couple's review - it was an excellent experience, lake is soo beautiful paddling boat on the lake cherishing natural beauty at its best, then riding horse, then charyn canyon is one of its kind experience which is second only to colorado usa.
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Robert
Jul 1, 2025
Unforgettable Experience - My wife and I spent four days in Kazakhstan with Illyas as our guide. He did an amazing job making the trip a wonderful experience. He is attentive, passionate and goes above and beyond! Highly recommended
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230muthua
Apr 13, 2025
Best Tour experience. - The view are amazing. Great memories one of the best tour. I will recommend it for everyone. I love you Kazahasthan. Snow, lake, canyon, city tour. Wow. In four weeks covered everything. Our guide Mr Miras is very humble and highly supportive in this tour. Thank you Mr Miras.
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Adventure10605888660
Mar 28, 2025
Switzerland experience in low budget - It is was magical experience, highly recommended. We get to see snowfall with some great views. The city has great infrastructure and is very budget friendly.
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Sheefao
Feb 27, 2025
Amazing - It was an unforgettable tour! Our Guide, Mr Miras was fantastic. He made sure we had an amazing time. He was so attentive to our needs and from start to finish he made the tour unforgettable. Since it was my first snow experience, He made sure that I enjoyed it to the fullest. On the day one we visited the Alma Arasan,went on a city tour and also visited Kok tobe, he explained us and answered all our questions and gave us insights into the local culture and history. Day 2, we started our trip early at 6.00 am and drove to visit the Kolsay Lake and Charyn Canyon. It was a very long day however he still made sure that we enjoyed the day even though the climate was a bit challenging on our way back and at Charyn Canyon. On our day 3 we visited Medeu and Shymbulak and went for some shopping and he introduced us some of the local sweets and chocolates which were very famous. From the moment we met Miras we knew we were in good hands, thanks to Miras for making our journey an unforgettable and incredible one and for helping is to click good pictures. I suggest that Miras will be one of the best tour guide you will ever come across, and you will have the best experience in Kazakhstan. I would definitely return for another tour with him very soon in summer.
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Trp93
Feb 27, 2025
Not to be forgotten.. Amazing!!! - I'm so lucky to have had you as my guide. Thank you for the amazing experience Miras! Your kindness and expertise made this tour truly special. I'm grateful beyond words 🤗💫 Look forward to seeing you again in Spring 🙏❤️
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Shalinii2020
Feb 24, 2025
Frosty journey to Almaty - Had an amazing time exploring the snow and doing exciting adventure activities in Almaty with my friends! Our tour guide, Miras, was incredibly supportive, caring, and friendly. He took us to some fantastic places, making the trip even more special. Thank you, Miras, for your kindness and guidance, and thank you, Kazakhstan, for a wonderful experience!
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