Explore the Majestic Kolsai Lake, Charyn Canyon & Black Canyon
Overview
Available languages
15 hours
Mobile ticket
05:00 – Pick-up
05:40 – Departure from Almaty
07:00 – Short stop for coffee/WC
08:40 – Arrival at Charyn Canyon “Valley of Castles”
• Visiting several viewpoints
• Walking along the canyon
09:30 – Shuttle taxi service at Charyn Canyon starts operating
• Walking down to the canyon on foot
• Optional shuttle taxi ride back up
12:00 – Arrival at Black Canyon
• Photo stop with eagle
• Swing near the cliff
• Panoramic viewpoints & photography
13:00 – Lunch at Kolsai Lake
14:30 – Free time at Kolsai Lake
• Walking by the lake
• Relaxing & taking photos
17:00 – Departure to Almaty
18:30–19:00 – Stop near Shelek
• Free time for dinner/coffee
22:00 – Drop-off in Almaty
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
What To Expect
Charyn State National Nature Park
05:00 Pick-up and Depature from Almaty 07:00 shortstop for coffee/WC 8:40 Arrival at Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles" Visiting sereral spots,walking Along canyon
Charyn National Park
Black Canyon,Viewing spot Photographing
Options
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Tour Lunch Included
KolSai 1 Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled Water
Transfer to down ro Charyn Canyon
Entrance fee
National parks Entrance Fees
Air-comditioned vehicle
Soft&hard Drinks
Special Foods&Drinks
Taxi Van instead of hiking 500KZT(1.5$-paid directly on the site)
Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the Van UAZ-452(6$)NOT INCLUDED
Boating At Kolsai Lake 10000KZT (20$)
Lunch
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to explore
Lukas S,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time on this tour The places were absolutely beautiful and everything went smoothly Really happy I decided to join
Amazing Tour Experience!
Lukas S,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you for the wonderful trip! Everything was perfectly organized, from the comfortable transportation to the well-planned itinerary. The views at Kolsai Lake, Kaindy Lake, and Charyn Canyon were absolutely breathtaking. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the journey enjoyable from start to finish. This tour was one of the highlights of my visit to Kazakhstan. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the country’s beautiful nature and landscapes!” 🌄🇰🇿🚐
NOMAD TRAILS IS VERY BAD!
Tour01521434535,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I am an Indonesian woman living in South Korea. I came alone to travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan, from May 1 to May 4, 2026. I had booked the Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyon tour package through AGODA well in advance, and the tour was operated by NOMAD TRAILS. My tour schedule for May 3, 2026, included a 5:00 a.m. pick-up at my hotel. On May 3, I waited in the hotel lobby before 5:00 a.m., but the tour guide never came to pick me up. I waited patiently from 5:05, 5:10, and 5:30, but the tour guide never showed up. Finally, from 5:33 to 7:56 a.m., I called 12 times, but no one answered, and they didn't respond to my five WhatsApp messages. NOMAD TRAILS' service as a tour operator was extremely poor and outrageous. I am a woman traveling alone from Korea to Almaty, Kazakhstan, for vacation. I booked the tour because I don't understand Kazakh or Russian. And I didn't dare to visit Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon on my own because it was so far away. I came all the way from Korea to Almaty because I really wanted to see Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon, but because of Nomad Trails, my trip to Almaty was completely ruined, and I was very stressed. I couldn't book the Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon tour through other tour operators because I didn't have enough time, because on May 4th I had to go back to Korea and to go to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon on that day was impossible because the bookings were full and couldn't be done at short notice. Besides the poor service, Nomad Trails is also a fraud and irresponsible towards foreign tourists. They have refunded my money, but that's not enough, they should compensate me for causing me so much stress and wasting my time not being able to visit Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon!
A perfect day kolsai
Sean G,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Kolsai tour exceeded all expectations. The scenery is simply stunning, with beautiful lakes surrounded by mountains and forests. It felt like a hidden paradise.
Kolsai was good
Aida N,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00: This tour to Kolsai Lakes was absolutely unforgettable. The nature is breathtaking — crystal-clear water, mountains, and fresh air all around. The journey was comfortable, and everything was well organized from start to finish.
Kolsai
Seoyeon M,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best experiences in Kazakhstan! The trip to Kolsai Lake was absolutely breathtaking. The scenery is unreal — crystal-clear water surrounded by mountains and fresh air everywhere.
Trip To Kolsai
Isabella D,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a fantastic time on this tour. Everything was well organized from start to finish, and the guide was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They shared interesting information about the places we visited and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the trip.
Breathtaking Views and Perfect Organization
Olivia M,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This tour was absolutely unforgettable! The beauty of Kolsai Lakes and Lake Kaindy is beyond words — truly one of the most stunning places I’ve ever visited.
Thanks for everything!
Traveller W,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An unforgettable experience! From the beginning, the organization was impeccable. The guide was very professional, friendly and with a great knowledge about each place we visited. GOOD🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
Excellent
Olzhas A,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We joined the tour to Kolsai Kaindy and Charyn Canyon and it was an amazing experience The guide was very kind and professional The trip was comfortable and everything was well organized The places were beautiful and worth visiting We had enough time to walk take pictures and enjoy nature I really recommend this tour for anyone who wants to see the best of Kazakhstan
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