Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour: Discover Kazakhstan's Natural Wonders
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Charyn Canyon National Park

Welcome to Kazakhstan! You will visit the unique Charyn Canyon, and the pearls of the Tian-Shan mountains - Kolsai and Kaindy lakes. We value our tourists, therefore we provide you with comfortable transport, an English-speaking guide, and local food. Join us on our small group trips to see the most beautiful places in Central Asia.

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Charyn Canyon National Park - Walking inside the canyon, visiting the upper viewing spot, photographing
    07:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty
    09:00 Shortstop for coffee/WC
    9:45 Arrival at Charyn Canyon “Valley of the Castles”, visiting several spots, walking along canyon
    10:45 Departure from Charyn Canyon

  • Charyn National Park - Black Canyon, viewing spot, photographing
    11:30 Shortstop at Black Canyon, viewing spot
    11:50 departure

  • Lake Kaindy - Walking, visiting several spots, photographing
    12:30 Arrival at Saty village, transfer to Kaindy Lake
    15:00 transfer to saty
    15:30 Lunch in the guesthouse

  • Kolsai Lake - Walking, visiting several spots
    16:15 Transfer to the Lower Kolsai Lake from Saty
    16:45 Kolsai Lake, walking, visiting several spots, horseback-riding (optional)
    17:45 Leaving Kolsai Lakes National Park
    20:30 Shortstop for coffee/WC
    22:00 Drop-off in Almaty

What's Included
  • Complimentary national parks entrance fees
  • Exclusive private transportation
  • Unlimited bottled water
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Delicious lunch included
  • Adventurous transfer to Kaindy Lake via Soviet van UAZ-452
What's Not Included
  • Soft & Hard drinks
  • Special food & drinks
  • Boating (13$) and horseback-riding (13$)
Additional Information
  • Not allowed for travelers who can not withstand long trips by car, long walks and hikes
  • Not allowed for travelers with disabilities, injuries, diseases that limit physical abilities
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • Not recommended for children under 6
Location
Charyn Canyon National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Koustovmoni_d
Apr 24, 2024
Worth the money - We had a memorable day. The tour guide "Kasim" was a very friendly tour guide with knowledge. He guided us throughout the tour. We also had a very delicious lunch hosted by one of the locals. Definitely the locations were breathtaking. The tour ended with mementos being shared with us by Kasim. Overall it is worth the money.
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Pinkysasi
Apr 24, 2024
Wonderful Experience in Kazakstan - First of all,I would like to say thank you so much for this tour and special thanks to Kassym for taking care of us.We had a really wonderful time & experience with this tour.Very well organized and highly professional.The tour guide is very caring and he always make sure that everyone is happy in this trip.Nice view and nice food.Recommended for people who are looking for new places full of nature to explore.
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Riccardopc8289yn
Apr 24, 2024
Great trip - A wonderful day seeing different places with unique landscapes and authentic Kazakh lunch. It is certainly a recommended trip if you are in Almaty
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Harmitas2024
Apr 22, 2024
Amazing Tour with impressive landscapes along the way and accompanied by a very nice guide - Mr. Kassym. - All 3 destination offers different experiences, walking down the Charyn Canyon till the river were so great + adding with riding on antique soviet truck to get back. Both of the lake were amazing too, my favorite is Lake Kandy and its horse riding with such a view! Lunch in the guesthouse in Saty Village also delicious. Kassym is always actively asking the well being of every guest and he is such a great photographer too ;) Super satisfied with the tour. Only maybe need to provide more than 1 bottle of water for the guests :)
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Jerome_c
Apr 21, 2024
What an experience!... - What an experience! Definitely worth it! Kassym and the group I got the chance to travelled with were amazing!
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Hina_d
Apr 19, 2024
An unmissable tour! - It was an absolutely fantastic experience. This was the only organized tour we did in Almaty and it worked out wonderfully. We were in the lap of nature with the canyon, lakes and mountains. Did the tour in April so the weather was somewhere around 10 degrees in the mountain. Our tour guide Ayka was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. She made the trip extremely interesting. They even managed to serve wonderful vegetarian food for lunch! Would definitely recommend the tour. Make sure you are well rested before the tour as it is 15-16 hours.
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Joshua_b
Apr 18, 2024
Excellent experience - Great trip, guide was very dedicated and informative and the scenery was spectacular. Great way to see some of the most beautiful places near Almaty in just one day.
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Annemieke_w
Apr 15, 2024
Awesome tour to see the different aspects of Kazakh nature. - We had a fantastic tour through the nature of Kazakhstan. It was definitely worth to wake up that early in the morning! ;) Our tour guide Alibi did a wonderful job, he told lots of interesting facts about the nature, but also about the culture and the history of Kazakhstan. I really can recommend this trip! 😍
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Sitihajar_m
Apr 14, 2024
Unforgettable memories and excellent trip! - The view of Caryn Canyon, Black Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy Lake were absolutely breathtaking! We also made a stop to capture the beauty of the yellow Chorispora field at kokpek village, leaving us with unforgettable memories. Kassim, our tour guide, was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and provided exceptional service. I highly recommend both this travel agency and Kassim as a tour guide! 😃. Sincerely - Siti, fadzly, firdaus and mohammad from Malaysia 🇲🇾 -
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Vinshu_g
Apr 14, 2024
Great tour with an awesome tour guide! - Great experience with them. Tour guide Ali was full of energy gem of a person and kept us entertained throughout. Jokes! Singing! Dancing! Places were good. Charyon and Saty Village lunch were highlights for us.
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