Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour
Overview
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15 hours
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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.
Please note: This tour is not suitable for children under 5years old due to long travel times and the nature of the itinerary.
PICK UP FROM HOTELS START AT 5 AM. WE DEPART FROM CITY AT 5:40AM
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Charyn Canyon National Park
05:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty 07:00 Shortstop for coffee/WC 8:30Arrival at Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles", visiting several spots, walking along canyon 10:00 Departure from Charyn Canyon
Charyn National Park
Black Canyon, viewing spot, photographing
What‘s Included
National parks entrance fees
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)
Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the legendary Soviet van UAZ-452
Soft & Hard drinks
Special food & drinks
Horseback-riding 7000kzt (13$)
Taxi van instead of hiking 500KZT (1,5$)
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Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
664 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A day trip to remember
JayantR45,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day trip from Almaty! Everything was perfect from the booking, pickup and the tour itself! Our guide Sabina was superb and made sure we have the most comfortable day as it’s a very long day trip. Highly recommended.
Fantastic Kazakhstan
karlmichaelz2026,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is indeed excellent. Thanks to John our tour guide for making the tour exciting and unforgettable.
Great team!
MelvinC86,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide and driver (John and Merei) were great. Excellent communication between us and John and company throughout. For a tour that can seem long and arduous, they made everything comfortable and it was smooth sailing from start to finish.
One Day Tour Kolsai Lakes
RuiC332,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice one day tour with our guide Saya from Kazakhstan Very Nice! You leave Almaty very early in the day and return late at evening but ver much worth it!
Long but fabulous day!
HJM1,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is long but it is perfect to visit 3 main areas. Our guide Saidi was extremely organized, helpful and and knowledgeable. Our driver Merey was superb. For all the long driving and different weather conditions he was super safe which made me relaxed. I highly recommend this tour. The tour composing, driver and guide were attentive, professional and very friendly.
Amazing experience
E5529USemmal,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible day on this tour with our tour guide Sabina ☺️ she was incredibly knowledgable about each location, extremely friendly and welcoming, and took some excellent photos of our group for our memories. Thank you Sabina for the best day 😁 Emma + Kiva
Best experience in Kazakhstan
chibiandmii,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a great experience for me. I was blown away by the natural beauty of Kazakhstan. Sabina, our guide, always provided the right guidance. It was easy to understand and very kind to guide tourist attractions and meeting times. The driver, Rufat, was always smiling and pleasant, driving very carefully and safely in the snow. This tour is highly recommended. The optional horseback riding experience offers a different view from walking.
Must Try!
diannelI7330LH,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fun and tiring but the whole trip is organized and gave us time to explore the places we visited. Thanks Saya for a wonderful tour!
A wonderful experience
hzko,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Saya san gave us a perfect day! We had a wonderful experience in Kazakhstan🇰🇿
Outstanding nature
Explore44613281103,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I flew from Dubai with my friends for a weekend trip to Kazakhstan, and it was one of the best getaways we’ve had. The cooler climate was so refreshing after Dubai’s heat — it made the whole trip even more enjoyable. We visited Kolsai Lakes, Kaindy Lake, and Charyn Canyon, and every place was stunning. From calm, beautiful lakes to the dramatic canyon landscapes, it felt like a real adventure. Our guide, Saya, made the experience truly special. She was friendly, attentive, and shared many interesting stories about the places. She took care of everything and made us feel comfortable throughout the journey. Thanks to her and this tour, we had an amazing weekend full of nature, laughter, and great memories. I would definitely recommend this trip — and especially Saya as a guide.
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