Kolsai Lake Tour: Scenic Lakes and Canyon Views

Explore Charyn Canyon’s stunning geology, capture breathtaking photos, and enjoy a scenic outdoor lunch on this unforgettable day trip from Almaty.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fees
  • Guide
  • Parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Brunch
  • Meals
  • Breakfast
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

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…

Location
Lake Kaindy
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Eric_r
May 14, 2026
Excellent. - Great day. The organization beforehand and on-site was flawless. Nikita was a fantastic, experienced guide and was able to expertly answer our questions about Kazakhstan, its culture, and landscape. The sights were excellent. Because he knew the times when there were few people at the attractions, it was never overcrowded. At the end of the day, he showed us a restaurant with local dishes (a hidden gem). Highly recommended. By the end of the day, one is tired and exhausted, but very happy.
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Sherpa00735621068
May 7, 2026
Nice experience - Great guide in Almaty - friendly, smooth trip highly recommend
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Goplaces17256712790
May 7, 2026
highly recommended! - Had a great experience with a guide in Almaty. Friendly, knowledgeable, and made the trip smooth and enjoyable. Covered all key spots comfortably—highly recommended!
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Mikkot586
Apr 25, 2026
Trip to remember - Great trip. Nice people, no hastle, timeframes were kept. Everything worked perfectly.
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Siddharthb630
Apr 25, 2026
Best Khazak Experience - We really loved the experience. Especially our guide, Nikita, was very helpful. They knew the perfect spots, perfect timings and gave us the perfect kazakh experience that we were looking for. If you're looking for any tours in kazakhstan, I would highly recommend Qazak Adventures
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S4172yrannas
Apr 22, 2026
Thanks for the adventure - I want to share the recommendation of the Wild Nomands service. I was looking for an interesting tour that would include several locations, an individual approach, and a guide with his car. It turned out to be a difficult task. I got the reels of the Wild Nomands team on Instagram, and I took the risk to contact them and didn't regret it. The operator was polite, attentive to the details of my request and arranged the trip on the date I needed. Special thanks to the guide Nikita, who conducted the tour in great detail, with humor, care and great love for his work. The organization is at a very good level.
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P5792zg_
Mar 3, 2026
Emotions after the tour with QazaqAdventure - Wow, what an unforgettable day! We went on a private jeep tour from Almaty to Kolsay, Kaindy, and Charyn Canyon, and honestly, it was incredible from start to finish. Everything was so smooth and well organized , honestly, the views looked unreal. Kolsay was so peaceful and stunning, Kaindy was magical, and Charyn Canyon completely blew us away -like a mini Grand Canyon right here in Kazakhstan! Massive thanks to the amazing team at QazaqAdventure and especially Nikita. You could tell they truly love what they do. Our guide was super professional, full of knowledge, and made us feel completely taken care of the whole day. We didn’t just see these places - we felt them, lived them, and will never forget them. If you’re in Almaty, don’t even think twice -just book it. Totally worth every second!
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Medett2026
Mar 3, 2026
Rakhmet - We just had the most amazing day on a private jeep tour from Almaty to Kolsay, Kaindy, and Charyn Canyon and honestly, it was wow from start to finish. Everything was super well organized, and the views didn’t even look real. Kolsay was so peaceful and beautiful, and Charyn Canyon completely blew us away it really is a mini Grand Canyon! Huge thanks to our guide for making the whole experience so special. So professional, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about Kazakhstan. We felt taken care of the entire time. We didn’t just see these places -we truly experienced them. If you’re coming to Almaty, just book it. Totally worth it! Rakhmet!
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Andrewcb1696tx
Feb 26, 2026
To see the world behind walls, draw closer, to find each other. and to feel. That is the purpose of life. - Such a great day spent with our guide. We were picked up here at our hotel bright and early and taken to a quick stop for breakfast. Drove 3 hours straight through the bare terrain of Kazakhstan to Candi Lake then onwards to several other jaw dropping canyons and rivens. We counted ourselves lucky having met our guide who was not only professional efficient and knowledgeable, but also very friendly and kind. On top of diving all day to each location, which was hard work in and of itself, our guide took beautiful candied pictures of us without us needing to ask. All from the sidelines.. which was a very thoughtful gesture! Everything went smoothly. We felt very safe and comfortable, which is very important when visiting an unfamiliar place. 10/10 would recommend friend and family.
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Jeffba3520yz
Feb 23, 2026
The Best experience ever - Thank you so much for the amazing service! I had one free day in Almaty and made the most of it with this express tour, seeing all the top sights in just one day. The team provides outstanding service they picked me up from my hotel and dropped me off there in the evening. They answered all my questions and were incredibly helpful. You can really tell they love what they do. Book this tour you won’t regret it!
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From $130
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).