Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour
Overview
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48 hours
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Within 2 days you will visit the most famous places of Almaty region - Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn, Black and Moon Canyons. The tour itinerary is designed in such a way that you have time to enjoy all the tour sights fully. Our comfortable transportation will provide you with a pleasant experience, ensuring you remain comfortable during long trips.
In the evening, you will enjoy a rustic dinner of local cuisine, as well as games and fun around the bonfire.
For the night, tourists are accommodated in the yurt camp at the picturesque foothill far from the noise of the roads, where only the sound of a mountain river can be heard and the starry sky can be clearly seen. Here, you will feel the spirit of the nomadic lifestyle, enjoy the silence away from civilization, and be united with nature (accommodation in a house is also possible).
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
Important note: Children under 5 y.o. are not allowed on the tour
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Moon Black Canyons & Kolsai Lake
Accommodations
Accommodation in rooms with attached bathroom and yurts (nomadic dwelling) shared with tour members of the same gender
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Home-cooked lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)
DINNER
Dinner
Home-cooked dinner of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available) and gatherings around the bonfire
Charyn National Park
• Moon Canyon, viewing spot • Short stop at Black Canyon
Lower Kolsai Lake
• Kolsai Lake, walking, horseback-riding or boating (optional), visiting all spots
Kaindy Lake & Charyn Canyon
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Home-cooked lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)
Lake Kaindy
• Kaindy Lake, off-road trip, hiking or horseback-riding (optional), visiting all spots
Charyn Canyon National Park
• Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles", visiting several spots, walking along the bottom of the canyon 1.5 km till Charyn river and back
What‘s Included
National parks entrance fees
Off-road transfer to Lake Kaindy on Soviet van
Karaoke and bonfire after dinner
Accommodation in rooms with attached WC and yurts (nomadic dwelling) shared with other participants
Transportation on modern van/bus with A/C
Vegetarian food (if required)
Dinner
Bottled water
Breakfast
Special dietary food & soft drinks
Boating and horseback-riding (optional from 6000 KZT/person)
Private accommodation (contact us if you need it)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Group tour (07:00)
Pickup included
Group tour (08:00)
Reviews
389 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nazerke was the best tour...
William J,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nazerke was the best tour guide! She was a lot of fun and very informative with all of our stops. The tour itself was a good pace over two days and we saw a lot. I’d recommend to everyone!
A Must-Do Experience in Kazakhstan
nichar2021,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is definitely a must-do activity when visiting Kazakhstan. Every place we visited was incredibly beautiful and something I could never find back home. The two days were filled with fun, and I truly felt connected to nature throughout the trip. Our guide, Zhenis, was very friendly, helpful, and took great care of everyone in the group, making the experience even better.
A great trip
234alessiol,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tours I've ever done. The places visited are very interesting and in general you never get bored also thanks to the often alternative transport used to reach them. Excellent meals especially the dinner with karaoke and outdoor bonfires. Thanks to the tour guide Luba who is nice and extremely available to accommodate everyone's requests.
very good
adalrickee,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00very well planned tour with a very amazing tour guide Zhenis! met many fun people from all around the world, experiencing the beauty of nature
Excellent tour
995shwetas,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a 2 day tour for kaindy kolsai and charyn canyon with this company. We had an excellent stay at the yurt and the guide Janice was exceptional. He sang at night (karaoke night) and made us play games during bonfire. We got to know each other and made friends. He was very informative, caring and conducted the tour in a timely manner. He dropped us ahead of schedule. Special shout out to Sergei the driver! Thank you team for a great time
Memorable trip
zoei nyam,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went for the 2 days one night trip lead by Luba and had a memorable experience visiting the sites, staying in the Yurt. Luba always give us options to choose from at every attraction so we can go on our own pace. She also lighten things up and help break the ice with karaoke and mini games that get us to mingle more easily!
Amazing, beautiful and worth-it
jervis z,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour guide help us on every thing we need, the tour was amazing transportation and the accommodation + the amazing food that they offer. And of course the tour guide zhenis explained everything help us all through out the tour and tice some amazing shots and stories. Definitely will recommend the to out friends and relatives.
It was an amazing...
Geobel V,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience with unforgettable view. I truly enjoyed and must visit. I really appreciate with Zhenis team, friendly and welcoming. Thanks.
Amazing trip
fauziahaidaf,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour was amazing. We had a lot of fun and met a lot of new people from other countries. Overall I would recommend people to go and take this tour 👏👏👍
Good option to experience Kazakhstan nature
aaalllfffrrreeeddd,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall, the tour is good, pick-up, drop-off arrangement on time and location well selected. Before the trip, i have used wtsapp to confirm every details, the flow is smooth. Serzhan, our young funny tour guide, did a really good work, explained clearly the arrangement for each visiting spot. Also the local lunch is delicous, that local host lady is very friendly and the space we slept is clean (i reversed a room instead of yurt). Of course, the tour is aimly for nature, all the spots are brilliant. Would recommend people to join.
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