KOLSAI KAINDY CHARYN CANYON TOUR

Visit Charny Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes in one day.
Duration: 1 day
Season: all year round
Activity level: middle

KOLSAI KAINDY CHARYN CANYON TOUR

Visit Charny Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes in one day.
Duration: 1 day
Season: all year round
Activity level: middle

DAY TOUR TO KOLSAY LAKE AND CHARYN KANYON

Our team developed this tour specifically for guests of Almaty, who have only one free day to explore Kazakhstan.

For this day, you will not only get acquainted with the diversity of nature in the Almaty region, you will also taste Kazakhstan in the authentic village (Kazakh village) of Saty.

The speed of landscape change and the variety of entertainments of this excursion make it unique.

During the tour, you will visit:

During a one-day SUV tour, you will see the most popular places in the Almaty region. This tour is the best opportunity to get away from the bustle of the city, and in one day to be transported to the realm of lakes, alpine meadows and canyons. If you only have 1 day and want to see the most, this is the trip for you.
A system of three high-mountain lakes in the Kungei Alatau Mountains, 300 km from Almaty. Favourite recreation place for Almaty residents and tourists.
The youngest high-mountain lake in Kazakhstan and the most popular attraction. In 1911 after the earthquake, the water flooded the forest and formed this natural wonder.
The most popular tourist attraction in Kazakhstan. The depth of the canyon reaches 300 meters. It is called so because of the multiple figures formed by nature, which are reminiscent of castles and animals. The length of the canyon is 3 km.
Black Canyon
One of the deepest parts of the Charyn Canyon on the way to the Kolsai lakes. A great place to take pictures and watch the greatness of the Charyn River.

Detailed TOUR PROGRAM

Highlight
  • We will taste "kurt" (traditional Kazakh cheese)
  • Plunge into the color of local life in the villages of Saty (Kazakh villages)
  • Go down the Charyn Canyon to " Valley of Castles" as deep as a skyscraper
  • Discover the secret of the Kaindy Lake color and visit Kolsai Lake
  • Drink Kymyz (national drink of the peoples of Central Asia)
  • We will drive 600 kilometers in a comfortable off-roader
14 hours:
Almaty / Charyn Canyon / Kaindy Lake / Saty / Kolsai Lake / Almaty
  • 5 a.m. After meeting with the guide at your hotel, we set off on the road. The road from Almaty to the Charyn Canyon takes about 2.5 hours.
  • 7:30 a.m. We meet the dawn with a cup of hot tea or coffee and enjoy the panorama of the canyon Castle Valley. Your guide shows you the most beautiful places for photos and tells the story of the Charyn Canyon. You have time to walk and enjoy the beauty of the canyon without noisy tourist groups.
  • 10 a.m. Go to the lake Kaindy. The road takes about 2 hours drive from the Charyn Canyon. We walk on the lake and visit 3 points from which it is best to get acquainted with the lake.
  • 2 p.m. Traditional Kazakh dinner with a local family will be waiting for us in Saty village
  • 3 p.m. After lunch, we leave for Kolsai Lakes. On the lake, the guide tells you about the area and the history of this nature miracle. Here you have 2 hours of free time. It is possible to rent a boat or ride a horse.
  • 5 p.m. Back to Almaty. The road from the lake takes about 4 hours. On the way we stop in the village of Baiseit.
  • 10 p.m. The guide takes you to a hotel or any convenient place in the city.

Program can be changed or supplemented according to your desire

Kazakhstan and kyrgyzstan package price

TRAVEL TAXI
390 USD (max 6 persons)

PRICE INCLUDES:
  • SUV
  • driver/guide service
  • fuel

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
  • meals
  • national parks tickets
  • drinking water

This package is suitable for tourists who prefer to organize their own accommodations and meals during the tour. In addition, they can sleep in a tent and only look for transportation and a guide.
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ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
1 tourist - 434 USD/per person
2 tourists - 228 USD/per person
3 tourists - 160 USD/per person
4 tourists - 125 USD/per person

PRICE INCLUDES:
  • Rent an all-wheel drive SUV
  • Fuel
  • Services of an English-speaking guide
  • Meals according to the program
  • Entrance tickets to national parks
  • Tasting "Kurt" and "Kumys"
  • 1.5 liters of water per person per day

In just a few clicks, you can get a quality vacation if you don't want to spend time planning a trip.
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Travellers information

  • Comfortable waterproof shoes
  • Raincoat
  • Long pants and a long sleeve shirt
  • Cap
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect spray
  • Medication
  • Passport
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  • We carry out technical inspection of vehicles after each tour
  • We know how to glue a tire in the middle of the steppe
  • We will show you how to avoid a tick bite and treat the wound if you get hurt
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  • Show the secret areas to take the best pictures
  • Cooking the delicious coffee

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