Almaty Nature Tour: Charyn Canyon & Lakes

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
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Transfer on Minivan / Sprinter / Hiace
  • Bottled water
  • Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • 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.

Customer Ratings
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(21 Ratings)
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Karengi9662ju
Dec 4, 2025
Almaty was a memorable experience, with stunning lakes and canyons, friendly locals, and peaceful destinati - We stayed in Almaty for 5 days, and the people were incredibly friendly and generous. It was a fantastic experience seeing the lakes and canyons in person. The views were breathtaking—it felt like something straight out of a picture. The timing of the day made it even more magical. While some fees were higher than expected, they seemed reasonable given that they help maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of these beautiful destinations. At each location, we were able to enjoy the stunning scenery with relatively few tourists. However, when we visited Kaindy Lake, it was a bit crowded, and some tourists didn’t have the chance to fully appreciate the view or get a good photo. We booked a private tour, and our guide, Mr. Aldiyar, was amazing. He recommended local dishes we should try and was very considerate of our needs throughout the trip. We hope to have a chance to visit Almaty during spring season.
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Jensp4567vd
Oct 30, 2025
Underrated Kazakhstan - We visited Almaty for four days, and it definitely wasn’t enough! I never imagined Kazakhstan would be this beautiful. The landscapes were breathtaking, and the experience was truly unforgettable. We were lucky to have Adil as our guide / driver - he was exceptional, accommodating, kind, well-informed, and always ready to help, which made our trip even more special.
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686krishnakumars
Oct 30, 2025
Kazakhstan days - Our recent ladies tour to Kazakhstan was an unforgettable experience! From the stunning landscapes of Almaty and the Charyn Canyon to the serene beauty of Shimboulak mountains, Republic Square.. every day brought something new and breathtaking. The itinerary was well-planned, perfectly balancing sightseeing, cultural experiences, and relaxation. A special thank you goes to our tour guide, Nazarek who truly made the trip exceptional. Her deep knowledge of Kazakhstan’s history, culture, and traditions added so much depth to every stop. She was very friendly, patient and went above and beyond to make sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and engaged. We especially appreciate her attention to detail, and ability to handle everything smoothly. We are going back with amazing memories, new friendships, and a much deeper appreciation for this beautiful country. Highly recommend this tour to anyone considering visiting Kazakhstan!
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Global59469127903
Oct 27, 2025
“Perfect Guide, Perfect Trip – Thank You, Dauren!” - Our guide Mr. Dauren was simply perfect! An excellent and wonderful person — fluent in English, highly knowledgeable, and truly passionate about sharing the best of Kazakhstan. He made our entire trip seamless with his comfortable and safe driving, and every detail was planned with great care. The itinerary was well-organized, timings were perfect, and his local insights added so much value to every place we visited. Everything went beyond our expectations. Thank you, Dauren, for making our trip so memorable — highly recommended!
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Connector46909935264
Oct 24, 2025
The best tour company , guide and driver. - It was fantastic experience. The guide Illyas took care of all of us with utmost sincerity and stood at each step and each moment. Making it memorable experience for all of us including my 75 years old mother for whom it was made very comfortable and easy . Rizwan and all other drivers were also very helpful
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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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Dreamer11107474195
Oct 24, 2025
Lovely stop, but not worth the 10-hour journey - We visited this place during our trip in Kazakhstan. The journey took about ten hours in total, and we could only stay for around two hours — mainly for a short rest, prayer, and lunch. While the surrounding views may have been appreciated by others, unfortunately, I personally didn’t find them as enjoyable as expected. Overall, it was a long trip for a brief visit.
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From $105
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).