Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyons 2 Days Small Group Tour
4.8
40 Ratings

Explore Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, and Kaindy Lakes in a 2-day tour. Enjoy comfortable transport, cozy guest houses, and local cuisine. Join us now!

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon and Kolsay Lake

Charyn Canyon National Park - Explore the canyon, visit the upper viewpoint, take photos
08:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty
10:00 Brief stop for coffee/restroom
11:00 Arrive at Charyn Canyon “Valley of the Castles”, visit various spots, walk through the canyon
13:00 Depart from Charyn Canyon…

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What's Included
  • National parks entrance fees
  • English speaking guide
  • Overnight in the Saty Village
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the legendary Soviet van UAZ-452
What's Not Included
  • Boating (13$) and horseback-riding (13$)
Additional Information

Welcome to Kazakhstan! In just 2 days, you’ll explore the remarkable Charyn Canyon and the stunning Kolsai and Kaindy lakes in the Tian-Shan mountains. We prioritize our tourists’ comfort, offering cozy guest houses, comfortable transport, an English-speaking guide, and local cuisine. Join our small group tour to experience some of the most breathtaking…

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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(40 Ratings)
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U3524ywdariak
Sep 28, 2025
Very well-organized, amazing guide (Amina), highly recommend - We went on a 2-day trip to the Kolsay and Kaindy lakes, as well as to the Charyn Canyon. The entire organization of the trip was at a very high level, and communication with the company was quick and seamless. Our guide, Amina, was amazing—very well-organized, communicative, and extremely knowledgeable (she answered all the questions we asked). She was also very eager to chat with participants and shared her recommendations for restaurants, places, etc. in Almaty. Another big advantage was the option to choose meat-free dishes, which is not so obvious in this region. I highly recommend trips with this agency to everyone.
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Myrthev730
Sep 25, 2025
Great trip (and people!) to the nature of Kazachstan - This group trip was amazing! It was a blast to meet new people on this trip, especially our guide Amina, who made sure we had the best time! Not only showing us around the amazing nature of Kazachstan and explaining the origin of everything and being able to answer all of our questions (really impressive I must say:)), but also making sure we all have a great time with each other. She was also very helpful when I needed something:) The transport was also really good and fun🙌🏼 I couldn’t recommend this trip more, the nature you will see is incredible and also as a solo traveler, it’s a great way to meet some new people🤗 Thanks for this trip, it was really great!!
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Anyta358
Sep 19, 2025
Amazing experience - Everything from the pick-up, to the guesthouse and the food we had there was fantastic. Special mention to Amina who was the guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, nice and super professional! Time at the lakes and canyon was enough to enjoy all stops.
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Tour24238857394
Sep 18, 2025
Trip to Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn Canyon - I had a wonderful solo trip to Kaindy and Kolsai lakes, even with the drizzling rain. My tour guide, Amina, was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly punctual. The tour was very well-organized, making it easy to enjoy the stunning landscapes without any stress. Despite the weather, both lakes were breathtaking, and it was the perfect way to end my time in Kazakhstan. Highly recommended for anyone traveling solo!
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Riccardo
Sep 5, 2025
2 days excursion - Great excursion, attention to detail! Amina guide very professional, helpful and excellent English language! Wonderful place! B&B stay with Yurt and meals included!
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Lorenzovv6015te
Aug 20, 2025
Two days tour with Saya - It was a wonderful two days, with great company, but above all, with a wonderful guide, Saya, a special girl. The two-day tour is beautiful, challenging, but the scenery makes all the effort worthwhile. I hope everyone can have such a wonderful experience with this tour.
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Daydream32252320625
Aug 17, 2025
The condensed tour with super nice service - Overall: We could go to the 3 most famous and popular destinations around Almaty in 2 days. We could afford to save energy in physical and spare time to enjoy each destination. I surely recommend a 2 day tour. Kazakhstan very nice has abilities of attracting travelers so they offer many departure schedules. Additionally we can pay by cash in  both KZT and USD. Before the tour: They provided quick communication in English via Whatsapp. We can avoid any suspicions before departure. At the evening on the day before the tour, the tour guide gives us detailed pickup information. So it can be smooth. They booked Yandex taxi for me from my hostel to pick up location and from drop off location to my hostel. It includes tour expenses. During the tour: We can enjoy the amazing nature landscapes of Charyn canyon, black canyon, Kolsai lake and Kaindy lake with a super kind guide and good transportation. During my tour, Sayazhan handled it as a guide. I experienced many tours around the world but her customer care was super. Additionally they offered a 15 seater Toyota hi ace. We can spend comfort time on long distance travel. Accommodation and food were provided by a local guest house. It was clean and delicious. We can choose shared Yurt or standard room with other travelers. Cuisine was also selectable from chicken, beef or Vegetable.  Kazakhstan very nice is not a small agency and they offer many tours and many guides belong to them. The satisfaction really depends on the guide, but I can recommend the tour handled by Sayazhan was super.
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Boardingpass694149
Aug 16, 2025
A 'must do' when you're in Almaty! - It's a wonderful tour. Our guide Sasha was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the history and culture very nicely. The locations were beautiful beyond words. The traditional home cooked Kazak food was good too.
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Olafg10
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing two day tour from Almaty - I highly recommend this tour! You get incredible value for your money. The sister guides, Assem and Saya, are full of energy and create such a great vibe throughout the trip. I had so much fun, and the landscapes were absolutely stunning. The yurt was simple but comfortable and clean, and the food was delicious. Overall, it’s a solid 5 stars from me, highly recommended!
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521elisai
Aug 26, 2025
Amazing experience .. and a lot of Km 🤩 - Hi There! 👋🏻 As cabin crew I work a lot around the world. This is my second experience into Almaty area and country side. This time my boyfriend went with me to enjoy the layover, the whole experience and to be honest We had a funny time!! If I may make a suggestion about our guides is could be nice if they explain during the tour more about the area and what we are watching also into the pick up during the long drive. Anyway, I suggest this tour ‘cause they are very organize, food and locations (iurta or guest house) were nice and clean! Kisses from Italy 🇮🇹 Elisa
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