Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car
Overview
Available languages
17 hours
Mobile ticket
Our advantages
• The company has its own fleet of vehicles, where USB and TYPE-C chargers are installed on each vehicle and on each seat.
• In the summer season, we provide each of our tourists with a neck fan with cold air for free, so that in hot weather they can cool down and feel comfortable throughout the tour.
• In the winter season, we also provide our tourists with warm and touch gloves, a warm blanket for free, and for an additional fee you can buy very warm socks.
• With us you will encounter only informative, experienced, energetic, cheerful guides who know the history of their country very well.
• Only we have the most affordable prices for various types of tours and excursions in Kazakhstan.
Enrich your spring with bright adventures! We invite you on a journey through the colorful natural locations of Kazakhstan. You will admire the grandiose cliffs of the Charyn Canyon and see the lunar landscape on Earth. Enjoy the crystal clear waters of the lakes and green meadows
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
We recommend taking cash in the amount of 5.000-10.000 tenge per person for pocket money
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kolsai Lake
This is a lake of amazing beauty, surrounded by mountains and pine forests. If you wish, you can take a boat or catamaran ride around the lake. There is also a cafe where you can have lunch. The menu includes pilaf, lagman, manti, shish kebab, and salads.
The water here, due to its purity, is almost invisible, and the surrounding landscape with mountains and green meadows will complement the charm of this place. We will travel to the lake from the village in UAZ vehicles and, at your request, on horses with experienced escorts.
What‘s Included
Waterproof shoe covers for your shoes (in case of rain or mud on location)
Entrance ticket to Charyn Canyon National Park
Entrance ticket to Kaindy National Park
Professional guide
Entrance ticket to Kolsay National Park
Air-conditioned vehicle
Included UAZ which covers a distance of 12 km upon arrival in the village of Saty to Lake Kaiyndy. To go further the Lake Kaiyndy, optional mode of transport is offered (see exclusions for the fees)
Lunch
UAZ taxi fee to get further to Lake Kaiyndy (one way) KZT 1000.00 per person
Horse riding to get further to Lake Kaiyndy (round trip) KZT 7000 per person
Options
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car
Reviews
177 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Review about the Best Guide in Almaty.
N4241UB,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I want to share an honest review about the best service in Almaty. Be sure to buy this tour if you want to have a good time. The guide, Abdukhamid (Adam), was very friendly and helpful. It will provide you with a better mood. Adam is the best. I simply enjoyed my trip.
Tour around almaty
atyalo11,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice service from Panda Travel!! Highly recommended!! Special mention to Rustam for an energetic day. Will book again on my return.
Amazing Tour of the Lakes and Canyon
Anmol B,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour. I would suggest this other people. Our operator Rustam was amazing, he kept us entertained all along. Great view of the lakes and the canyon.
Helpful tour guide and amazing trip. Worth for the money.
aryanshahputra,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really love the trip. Our tour guide Ice Sultan he such a kind person and humble. He shared a lot of information about the city. I really enjoy the trip.
An once in a lifetime experience
Othmane B,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an amazing experience, shout out the our guide , Mr Rustam , such a nice guy , explains everything with good sense of humor aswell
The Best!!
Lhany A,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The best experience, the tour guides are very professional. Especially Rustam and the famous one lol
It was amazing...
Hermild C,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing expercience,we enjoyed every moment view was stunning our tour guide specialy Ms.KARINA is very helful and she make our tour more fun. I also appreciate the drivers who drove for miles there efforts is extra ordenary.highly recomended and worth it to expience.
5 star Travel Agent, highly recommended
LifeWorkTravel,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour, we love every places we’ve visited. We enjoyed our lunch as well. My husband love the music when we transfer to the mini van. Love the energy and the guidance of our tour guide, the one and only the Best Karina of Panda Travel
Best tour of Almaty! Thanks to Karina and Panda Travel Team!
U6313BWjesusa,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karina was the best tour guide we ever had! She was lively and kept all things going. The mountain trucks had great sound system, and we went up and down the mountain with nice sounds! We went to canyons and lakes. Great country, great city of Almaty. Wont hesitate to come back again! Kudos to Karina! Kudos to Panda Travel!
Canyon and lakes - One day tour from Almaty
Ashish P,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was truly memorable and exceptionally well organised from start to finish. Everything ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy the experience. A special mention goes to our guide, Karina, who was lively, friendly, and incredibly engaging throughout the day. Her enthusiasm, local knowledge, and warm personality added great value and made the journey enjoyable for everyone in the group. The locations chosen were absolutely amazing, offering a perfect mix of scenic beauty and memorable experiences. The food arrangements were well thought out, with good quality meals that suited the pace of the tour. Another aspect that stood out was the planning of the day itself — the breaks were perfectly timed, giving us enough rest without interrupting the flow of the itinerary. Overall, the tour struck a great balance between exploration, comfort, and fun. It never felt rushed, yet we managed to see and experience so much in one day. Lastly, a huge shout-out to Alex for safely driving us back home. His professionalism and careful driving ensured a comfortable and secure journey, rounding off an excellent day. Highly recommended!
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