Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour
Overview
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2 days
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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
421 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best value for money
Chandni N,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing value for money for a 2 day trip! Had amazing sights, good food and accommodation and great guides. Naz and Vlad were both great in their own ways
Great
lukitoh2021,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good program. Well organized with great tour guide Naz.
Lake Kaindy, Kolsai and Charyn Canyons 2 day tour
jamessF1183BL,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I had a fantastic experience with Kazakhstan Guided Tours; exploring the Charyn Canyons, Lake Kaindy and Lake Kolsai. I feel that two days was enough time to see all these beautiful sights and loved that we got to sleep in a traditional Yurt! Our guide Amal was fantastic; providing in-depth explanations of each place we visited and its significance to Kazakstan and its people. I would highly reccomend this tour if you are visiting Almaty and are wanting to see the surrounding natural beauty. As these natural wonders are quite far from the city, this tour provided an easy and fun way to see everything!
An excellent tour with a great guide.
S2175SBsandeepk,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was very well organised and the tour guide sherzen was exceptional.
👌👌Experience to Kazak beauty and culture
Jindumd1981,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a good tour with good group . On time , Went to the canyons (moon, black and Charyn) and lakes (Kolsay and Kaindy) . Its is long drive but worth the views and experience. Meals provided , Kazak meals and stay in a village guesthose with option of private rooms or private rooms . Tour guide and guesthouse owners and staff were great. Had bonfire with stories and get to know diverse group of participants. This a good way to learn and feel the culture of Kazakstan. Shout out to Serzh , best tour guide ! 👌👌
Amazing Nature Trip in Almaty Region
mikaelimid,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing trip exploring the beautiful nature of Kazakhstan. We visited Moon Canyon, Black Canyon, Kolsai Lake, Kaindy Lake, and Charyn Canyon, and every place was truly stunning. The landscapes are unique and breathtaking. The whole trip was very comfortable. The ride was smooth and the group size was small, which made the journey much more enjoyable. The guesthouse was cozy and pleasant, and we also had a great traditional lunch during the trip. Our guide Zhenis was excellent, very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. He made the experience even better and ensured everything went smoothly. Overall, it was a wonderful experience discovering the natural beauty of the Almaty region, and I highly recommend this company to anyone who wants a comfortable and well organized tour in Kazakhstan.
Worth it!
547christiant,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saw three canyons, two lakes in late winter/early spring, it was really beautiful. Got to enjoy four hearty meals. Our tour guide Serzh was really professional, knowledgeable and helpful, and he taught us a lot about each place as well as Kazakhstan culture and thinking. He did a great job keeping everyone on track with the group's diverse needs. well worth the money!
One of the Highlights of My Almaty Trip
ALLABOUTNAILSCNX,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful experience on this tour. The places we visited were absolutely beautiful, especially the lakes and the canyon. The scenery was stunning and everything was well organized. Our guide Serzh was very kind, friendly, and helpful throughout the trip. He made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. He also helped us take photos and shared some interesting information about the places we visited. Thank you Serzh for taking such good care of us. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Almaty!
Highly recommended!!!
981stefany,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended!!! From the moment of booking and pre-trip communication related to the tour itself - you just cannot ask for more... I was part of a Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Canyons 2-day group tour on Thursday, March 12, 2026 and it was just perfectly scheduled, planned and delivered. The itinerary is nicely programmed, so there is no rush and you will have sufficient time for all canyons, lakes etc. Of course the vital part of this whole positive feedback was due to our lovely guide Nazerke who was superb - prepare and provided to us all the info before and after the next sightseeing stop, responded to all the additional and weird offtopic questions that we had...really cannot recommend this more. Just go and experience it yourself - you will not regret it, that's for sure! Regards,
The best snow fall experience
U8396MTcarlosg,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very amazing and new experience the tour looked after us quite well also the tour guide amal was very knowledgeable and explained everything well , the whole tour experience from the bus , food and stay was very amazing, and well planned. Would definitely visit again and use this same experience 😘🫶🏻
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