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‘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$)
Taxi van instead of hiking 500KZT (1,5$)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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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
Options
Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
457 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Kazakhstan tour
Paul M,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a last minute booking for me (I only had really 1 day in Kazakhstan) and it was so worth it. Although it was a very long day starting at 5 am and it was raining all day, we got to see so much. The group was a great to be with, a lot of fun and the tour operator Beck was very friendly and knowledgeable and the driver was amazingly skillful. I highly recommend this trip.
100% recommended, would go again myself!
Maciej L,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00The trip was long, but perfectly organized and we managed to see all the places without any hurry. Great guides, very nice young people, speaking perfect English. All the spots were beautiful and worth visiting and the drive in the Ulaz truck was just out of this Earth ;-) Also, lunch at the local family's place was a treat. Altogether, 10 out ot 10!
Charyn Canyon, Black...
GwenReyRussel M,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake are breathtaking places. It was a bit of a road trip but made amazing by our wonderful guide Amina. It was apparently her first day as a solo guide, but she did really well. I especially loved it when she gave us info about the places we were visiting, as it added more beauty to the landscape. We also had an amazing lunch at Saty village, and the food was superb. Kazakhstan is such an amazing, magical place with great people. Would definitely love to visit again.
Didi was so lovely! The...
Keying C,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Didi was so lovely! The whole day was long but planning was immaculate- definitely recommend! The local guesthouse lunch meal was a highlight, what a beautiful country with such great people
Great Tour Guide and Happy Day Tour
Anonymous,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00I highly recommend this tour! Assem was an excellent guide. She's friendly and attentive. Thanks to her, I had a perfect Kazakhstan experience. The canyon and lake scenery were also beautiful. :)
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