Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

Overview

Available languages

Russian

English

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‘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

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.

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Included

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

Reviews

4.41

137 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

101

Energetic Tour Guide - NUS
Marvinal S,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was my favorite tour in Almaty. Our Tour Guide, Nus was so energetic and speaks really good english. He ensures everyone is well take care of and he really entertained us from morning till late night. The lakes and canyons are soooo beautiful, the horse back riding in Kaindy lake was also a highlight for me. Highly recommended!
Beautiful Experience
mkst2025,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I am grateful to the Panda Travel Team for their efficiency from the booking process all the way through the entire tour. Because of them, I was able to witness and experience some of the beautiful wonders of Kazakhstan. Thank you to our driver for keeping us safe throughout the trip. I would also like to give a big thumbs up and special appreciation to our tour guide - Adam, for his energy, knowledge, and constant attention to making sure we were all safe and comfortable during the journey. Panda Travel Team — Keremet!
Beautiful Experience
Norhatta P,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a full day tour; wake up early and be ready to be mesmerized by some of the beautiful natural wonders of this country. I am grateful to the Panda Travel Team, for being efficient from the booking process to the whole tour. Thank you to our driver who kept us safe. I would also like to give a thumbs up and special appreciation to our tour guide - Adam for being energetic, knowledgeable, and for always seeing to it that we are all safe and comfortable during the journey. Highly recommended. Panda Travel Team, Keremet!
Almaty
luizfelipes430,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour of Kolsay, Kaindy and Charyn — impressive and varied landscapes. The guide Adam was the highlight: attentive, organized and full of interesting information. Always concerned about the group and making everything light and fun. The logistics worked very well and the day yielded too much. I highly recommend to anyone in Almaty!
Karina is the best tour guide!
MARYGRACE A,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour went well, we’ve been taken good care of. We have a very lively and fantastic guide, Karina! She has this energy that keeps us awake and pursue the long walks to the lake and canyons. She’s really the best! Hoping to more tours with Karina! ❤️
Good organisation
Esteban C,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very good tour, Adam is a great tour kind , very kind and attentive , during winter the days are shorter but we still managed to get enough time on every location.
Not the stated conditions
cuban611,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
- no taxi to kaiyndy , guid will force you to ride the horse -Horse riding was 8000 not 7000 -Plan has been changed without any noticed ( charlyn canyon swap with kolsai lake) - no water proof shoe as mentioned, a lot of mud - driver drove so fast and unsafely
The tour does not match the stated conditions.
Experience777188,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The itenity has been changed without notify they swap kolsai instead of charyn canyon. - There was no waterprood shoe cover for clients shoe which we met a lot of mud (as advetised) - There was no UAZ taxi fee to get kaiyndy lake. guide said no taxi we need to rent a horse ricde. Horse riding was not 7000 kaz but 8000 kaz.
Magical Experience
shaneanth0nyp,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a magical tour. We have a very handsome tour guide , his name is Nurtas. I want to come back and book again in Panda tours
Unforgettable Day Trip: Charyn, Kaindy & Kolsai
Ramsheed V,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
“I had an excellent experience with Panda Travels on my one-day trip to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake. The guide was friendly, the schedule was well-planned, and the views were incredible. A perfect day—highly recommend!”