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

Explore the stunning natural wonders of Kazakhstan on our small-group tour! Visit Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, and experience the beauty of Central Asia with comfortable transport, an English-speaking guide, and local food.

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Charyn Canyon National Park - 05:00 Departure from Almaty
    07:00 Brief stop for coffee and restroom break
    08:30 Arrival at Charyn Canyon “Valley of the Castles”, exploring various viewpoints and walking along the canyon
    10:00 Departure from Charyn Canyon
  • Uzunbulak Canyon - Moon Canyon is a distinctive, pale-colored section of Charyn Canyon in…
What's Included
  • National parks entrance fees
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the legendary Soviet van UAZ-452
What's Not Included
  • Soft & Hard drinks
  • Special food & drinks
  • Horseback-riding 7000kzt (13$)
  • Taxi van instead of hiking 500KZT (1,5$)
Additional Information

Welcome to Kazakhstan! Experience the breathtaking Charyn Canyon and the stunning Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, the jewels of the Tian-Shan mountains. We prioritize our tourists’ comfort by offering convenient transportation, an English-speaking guide, and delicious local cuisine. Join our small group tours to explore the most picturesque locations in…

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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Climber221556
Apr 23, 2026
Amazing trip! - Amazing trip from peaceful mountain lakes to the massive canyon views. Great food at the accommodation too :) Big thanks to Didi for organizing everything so smoothly — made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!
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Sasaari
Apr 23, 2026
Charyn Canyon and the Kolsai Kaindy Lakes - Loved this 2 day 1 night experience with like minded people. Didi was super helpful, knowledgeable and made it feel like a road trip with friends. Saty village guesthouse was warm and inviting too, with home cooked meals.
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Road01812127628
Apr 23, 2026
It was so much fun. - I had a leisurely time seeing everything about Almaty. Thanks to Didi.
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Gabrielml8577qr
Apr 22, 2026
title goes here - Simple and really fun tour 👍👍👍👍👍
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69zgvwvyjj
Apr 21, 2026
Awesome! - Amazing!!! Definitely book this tour. Everything is taken care of for you, the views are sights are incredible and you cover so much in one day. The vans they use are comfortable and our guide Ali was awesome!! The tour itself was great but he definitely made it a 10/10. Super helpful, engaging, and friendly. I was traveling by myself and he made me feel less alone. This tour was definitely the highlight of my visit to Kazakhstan!
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Veronika_z
Apr 21, 2026
Highly recommended - The tour was truly amazing—very engaging and active, with fascinating locations. We were conveniently picked up directly from our hotel, which made everything smooth and stress-free. Our guide, Alibi, was exceptionally attentive and kind. He shared nice insights throughout the tour and made the whole experience even more enjoyable with his warm and friendly attitude. The whole-day trip was tiring, but I still found it very memorable and absolutely worth it. Highly recommended!
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Misbahnaz
Apr 21, 2026
Got to see a lot in one tour. Perfect - Great tour. Long and a bit tiring but totally worth it. Didi our tour guide is excellent, the driver is great too. Beautiful nature.
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Omamaymay
Apr 18, 2026
Exceptional - It's been an exceptional day. A very nice guide, who took the time to use the translator to explain because unfortunately I don’t speak English. The meal was great, nothing to say about that day that was just beautiful
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Billsawanya
Apr 17, 2026
Nice guide! Nice driver! - Very nice! Recommend for solo, couple, friend group and family. 🫶🏻
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Anandaputri_l
Apr 15, 2026
The tour was well... - The tour was well organized, I was happy to join this tour. Thanks for the best plov I've ever had, it was really delicious.
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From $59
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).