Charyn Canyon Tour: Explore Kazakhstan's Beauty

Explore Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes on a 2-day tour. Discover Kazakhstan’s breathtaking landscapes with expert guides. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Black and Moon Canyons + Kolsay Lake

Uzunbulak Canyon - After pick-up, the journey begins with a visit to Moon Canyon. The drive from the city to this destination takes about 4 hours. At Moon Canyon in the Almaty region, visitors can explore the surreal landscape of vibrant rock formations, hike along trails to enjoy breathtaking views, and…

What's Included
  • Soviet van to the Kaiyndy lake
  • Entrance tickets for national parks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Bottled water and small local snacks
  • Accommodation for Day 1
  • Photo recap from the tour
What's Not Included
  • Any meals other than mentioned
  • Any transfers other than mentioned
Additional Information

Join the journey to explore the breathtaking Charyn Canyon, the serene Kolsai Lakes, and the extraordinary Kaindy Lake, known for its submerged forest. Enjoy an overnight stay in a hotel offering spectacular views of the majestic mountains. Experience smooth and comfortable travel with us. Reserve your spot now to witness the stunning landscapes of…

Location
"Almaty" hotel
Kabanbay Batyr Street
Our designated meeting point is at the parking space in right front of the "Almaty" hotel. You can find it on maps like Google Maps, Yandex maps or local 2gis searching by the tags "Almaty hotel" or "Kabanbay Batyr St 85".
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Prashantxyz
Jan 10, 2026
Amazing experience - 10/10 experience really. It started with the booking experience, Fariza from their team was super helpful and reassured me about all my doubts. Our tour guide jambo made the experience 10x better. We had a fun game +karoke+ dance night during our stay. They made sure I got veg food that I requested for. It was very relaxed and we got our time at all the spots. Don't even ask me about the stay, it turned out to be so good. In a remote place like saty, idk how they found such a wonderful place to stay. At first i was skeptical about their charge as it was a little higher but the stay and experience justified it.
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Maryannmg274fk
Oct 28, 2025
2 day trip, lots of memories - My dad and I booked this tour for ourselves. It was a group of 9 people who were super fun and friendly. Our guide Azmat was truly one of the best guides we've had. He was friendly, helpful, and always ready with a story to entertain everyone. It was an incredible 2 days.
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Nickyh979
Oct 23, 2025
A MUST experience when in Almaty - What an amazing two day tour! Fariza responded to all queries prior to the tour and went over and beyond all expectations. Azamat, our guide was knowledgeable, engaging and fun! He spent all his time with our tour group including all hikes! So we felt united at all times. There was an abundance of delicious home made food for all our meals. The accommodation in the small village was excellent. It was very clean, warm and welcoming. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending KazViaTours. It deserves every one of its five stars!!
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Christophe
Oct 15, 2025
An excellent trip with a very nice an professional tour guide. - Excellent trip and an efficient - though very well timed - journey to major scenic spots. The pace of the trip allowed for walks, discoveries and even pedal-boating! Out guide Azamat, was always ready to provide information and make things smooth and easy all over the trip. I highly recommend this, especially for young couples or solo visitors.
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Katey_b
Sep 12, 2025
I loved this tour. The... - I loved this tour. The stops were well planned out and the meals were excellent. The guest house was clean and quiet. I am glad I chose the two day tour as it allowed enough time at each site and didn't feel rushed. The driver was safe and efficient. Our guide was Azamat and he was fantastic! He spoke great English and was knowledgeable and a great conversationalist. I would recommend this tour 100%.
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Magontheroad
Sep 9, 2025
Wonderful - Wonderful guide, super interesting / very rich agenda, tons of hospitality. Everything according to plan, above and beyond expectations
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Carothep
Sep 5, 2025
Let yourself be guided by Aika, an exceptional guide! - I recommend 100% this tour organized over 2 days by Aika our guide. Having tested other agencies, I clearly felt the difference in the quality of the services: - the accommodation and dining places have been carefully selected: the meals are traditional and entirely homemade and our hosts have been lovely. -our guide made sure we had all the necessary information at each location - she animated our downtime to have a very good Mood during these 2 days the value for money is therefore unbeatable Thanks again Aika!
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Debq2015
Aug 16, 2025
Best experience I’ve ever had on a tour. 100% satisfied! Every detail so meticulous. Thank you - 100% best tour ever. Our guide Aika was THE BEST guide. The transport, the accommodation, the food, the organisation. Everything was perfect. We had a group of 17 which was one of her bigger ones but such a great group and felt more like travelling with friends. We were never rushed, felt comfortable all the time. I cannot truely believe how great this trip was. If I come back to Kazakstan I will do another tour with Aika for sure.
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877valeriom
Aug 15, 2025
Best experience in Almaty - We had two remarkable days discovering around Almaty natural wonders. The trip was well organised and we never felt in a rush, the timing was just perfect. The guide is very friendly. Lastly, the food is exceptional. Highly recommended!
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O7532smclaudias
Jul 1, 2025
Great 2 days with an amazing guide - The tour was great fun. Our guide was amazing and spoke perfect English. We had time at the Canyon to walk to the river and view point. Also had a couple of hours to enjoy Kolsay lake. Nice dinners and lunches. We stayed in a nice an cosy house for the night. Kaindy lake the next morning and some time at yellow and black canyon. The guide gave us lots of information and we had nice chats with her. Absolutely loved my 2 days.
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From $135
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).