Explore Charyn Canyon’s stunning geology, capture breathtaking photos, and enjoy a scenic outdoor lunch on this unforgettable day trip from Almaty.
Explore Charyn Canyon’s stunning geology, capture breathtaking photos, and enjoy a scenic outdoor lunch on this unforgettable day trip from Almaty.
- Lake Kaindy - The journey continues with a short 15-minute drive to Lake Kaindy. From the parking area, it’s a simple 15-minute walk to reach the lake. For those who prefer not to walk, there is the option to ride a horse or take a UAZ vehicle for 2000 tenge.
- Kolsai Lake - At 6:00 AM, a comfortable jeep or SUV will pick guests up directly…
- Lake Kaindy - The journey continues with a short 15-minute drive to Lake Kaindy. From the parking area, it’s a simple 15-minute walk to reach the lake. For those who prefer not to walk, there is the option to ride a horse or take a UAZ vehicle for 2000 tenge.
- Kolsai Lake - At 6:00 AM, a comfortable jeep or SUV will pick guests up directly from their hotel to head to Kolsai Lake. The drive is approximately 4 hours, covering around 300 km. Along the route, travelers will enjoy views of steppe landscapes, mountains, and authentic village life. A couple of hours will be spent at the lake, with an optional lunch at Tary, which offers stunning panoramic views over the water.
- Charyn Canyon National Park - The adventure continues to Charyn Canyon, located 100 km away, with a 2.5-hour drive. Arrival is perfectly timed for sunset, allowing guests to enjoy the golden hour views from above and take a ride in an improvised safari vehicle for 1,800 tenge. The return journey to the city takes about 3 hours, with drop-off at the hotel around 8:00 PM. Optional additional costs include horse rides, UAZ transfers, restaurant meals, and safari vehicle rides. Guests are encouraged to ask their guide to take photos to capture these memorable moments!

- Private transportation
- Entrance fees
- Guide
- Parking fees
- Private transportation
- Entrance fees
- Guide
- Parking fees
- Brunch
- Meals
- Breakfast
- On-board restrooms
- Brunch
- Meals
- Breakfast
- On-board restrooms
At 6:00 AM, a comfortable jeep or SUV will pick guests up directly from their hotel to begin the journey to Kolsai Lake. The drive is approximately 4 hours, covering around 300 km. Along the route, travelers will enjoy views of steppe landscapes, mountains, and authentic village life. A couple of hours will be spent at the lake, with an optional lunch…
At 6:00 AM, a comfortable jeep or SUV will pick guests up directly from their hotel to begin the journey to Kolsai Lake. The drive is approximately 4 hours, covering around 300 km. Along the route, travelers will enjoy views of steppe landscapes, mountains, and authentic village life. A couple of hours will be spent at the lake, with an optional lunch at Tary, which offers panoramic views over the water. Following this, the trip continues to Lake Kaindy, a short 15-minute drive away. From the parking area, it’s an easy 15-minute walk to the lake, but for those who prefer not to walk, a horse ride or UAZ vehicle is available for 2000 tenge. The journey then proceeds to Charyn Canyon, which is 100 km away and takes about 2.5 hours to reach. Arrival is perfectly timed for sunset, allowing guests to enjoy the golden hour views from above and take a ride in an improvised safari vehicle for 1,800 tenge. The return drive to the city takes about 3 hours, with guests being dropped off at their hotel around 8:00 PM. Optional extra costs include the horse ride, UAZ transfer, restaurant, and safari vehicle. Guests are encouraged to ask their guide to take photos, as they will be delighted to capture these memorable moments.
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.