Charyn Canyon Adventure: Scenic Views & Relaxation

Explore Kazakhstan’s stunning Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lakes with expert guides, local meals, and small group comfort. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Charyn Canyon - 05:00 Departure and pick-up from Almaty
    07:00 Brief stop for coffee/restroom
    08:40 Arrival at Charyn Canyon “Valley of the Castles”
    Exploring various locations, walking along the canyon
  • Charyn National Park - Black Canyon, Scenic viewpoint for photography
  • Kolsai Lake - 16:00 Transfer to the Lower Kolsai Lake from Saty…
What's Included
  • Bottled Water
  • Transfer to Charyn Canyon
  • Entrance fees
  • National parks entrance fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Soft&hard Drinks
  • Special Foods&Drinks
  • Taxi Van instead of hiking 500KZT(1.5$-paid directly on the site)
  • Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the Van UAZ-452(6$)NOT INCLUDED
  • Boating At Kolsai Lake 10000KZT (20$)
  • Lunch
Additional Information

05:00 – Pick-up
05:40 – Depart from Almaty
07:00 – Brief stop for coffee/restroom
08:40 – Arrive at Charyn Canyon “Valley of Castles”
• Explore various viewpoints
• Stroll along the canyon
09:30 – Shuttle taxi service at Charyn Canyon begins
• Walk down to the canyon on foot
• Optional shuttle taxi ride back up
12:00 – Arrive at Black Canyon
• Photo…

Location
Kazakhstan Hotel
Dostyk Avenue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sean_g
Apr 29, 2026
A perfect day kolsai - The Kolsai tour exceeded all expectations. The scenery is simply stunning, with beautiful lakes surrounded by mountains and forests. It felt like a hidden paradise.
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Aida_n
Apr 29, 2026
Kolsai was good - : This tour to Kolsai Lakes was absolutely unforgettable. The nature is breathtaking — crystal-clear water, mountains, and fresh air all around. The journey was comfortable, and everything was well organized from start to finish.
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Seoyeon_m
Apr 27, 2026
Kolsai - One of the best experiences in Kazakhstan! The trip to Kolsai Lake was absolutely breathtaking. The scenery is unreal — crystal-clear water surrounded by mountains and fresh air everywhere.
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Isabella_d
Apr 24, 2026
Trip To Kolsai - I had a fantastic time on this tour. Everything was well organized from start to finish, and the guide was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They shared interesting information about the places we visited and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the trip.
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Traveller_w
Oct 14, 2025
Thanks for everything! - An unforgettable experience! From the beginning, the organization was impeccable. The guide was very professional, friendly and with a great knowledge about each place we visited. GOOD🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
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Olzhas_a
Oct 6, 2025
Excellent - We joined the tour to Kolsai Kaindy and Charyn Canyon and it was an amazing experience The guide was very kind and professional The trip was comfortable and everything was well organized The places were beautiful and worth visiting We had enough time to walk take pictures and enjoy nature I really recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the best of Kazakhstan
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Olivia_m
Apr 21, 2026
Breathtaking Views and Perfect Organization - This tour was absolutely unforgettable! The beauty of Kolsai Lakes and Lake Kaindy is beyond words — truly one of the most stunning places I’ve ever visited.
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Tour01521434535
May 8, 2026
NOMAD TRAILS IS VERY BAD! - I am an Indonesian woman living in South Korea. I came alone to travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan, from May 1 to May 4, 2026. I had booked the Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyon tour package through AGODA well in advance, and the tour was operated by NOMAD TRAILS. My tour schedule for May 3, 2026, included a 5:00 a.m. pick-up at my hotel. On May 3, I waited in the hotel lobby before 5:00 a.m., but the tour guide never came to pick me up. I waited patiently from 5:05, 5:10, and 5:30, but the tour guide never showed up. Finally, from 5:33 to 7:56 a.m., I called 12 times, but no one answered, and they didn't respond to my five WhatsApp messages. NOMAD TRAILS' service as a tour operator was extremely poor and outrageous. I am a woman traveling alone from Korea to Almaty, Kazakhstan, for vacation. I booked the tour because I don't understand Kazakh or Russian. And I didn't dare to visit Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon on my own because it was so far away. I came all the way from Korea to Almaty because I really wanted to see Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon, but because of Nomad Trails, my trip to Almaty was completely ruined, and I was very stressed. I couldn't book the Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon tour through other tour operators because I didn't have enough time, because on May 4th I had to go back to Korea and to go to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon on that day was impossible because the bookings were full and couldn't be done at short notice. Besides the poor service, Nomad Trails is also a fraud and irresponsible towards foreign tourists. They have refunded my money, but that's not enough, they should compensate me for causing me so much stress and wasting my time not being able to visit Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon!
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From $58
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).