Almaty Natural Wonders: Charyn & Kolsai Lakes

Explore Almaty’s top natural wonders in a day. Visit Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, and Kaindy Lakes. Enjoy stunning views and Kazakh hospitality.

Duration: 16 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Charyn Canyon - Stroll through the canyon, explore various photo locations, and capture stunning photographs.
  • Lake Kaindy - Enjoy a walk, discover multiple scenic spots, and take beautiful photos.
  • Lower Kolsai Lake - Walk around, visit numerous photo spots, and admire the breathtaking views.
  • Charyn National Park - Explore Black…
What's Included
  • National parks entrance fees
  • Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)
  • Bottled water
  • Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the legendary Soviet van
  • Minibus Mercedes Sprinter / Toyota Hiace with A/C
What's Not Included
  • Boating and horseback-riding (from 6000 KZT/person depending on route/duration)
Additional Information

This tour offers the perfect opportunity to explore the most renowned natural attractions of the Almaty region in just one day, ideal for those who cannot commit to a full 2-day tour. In a single day, participants will experience the top natural wonders of Almaty, including Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, and the Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes. Due to this, the…

Location
Shevchenko St 28
Shevchenko Street
The meeting point is located along the road in front of the yellow building of the Archeology Museum. The exact pick-up time will be communicated via the platform the day before the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Thelioness38
Dec 3, 2024
100/10 - Well organized from start to end. On time, safe and fun! I super enjoyed this tour especially we had such an awesome guide and a very fun group. The canyons were amazing and the lake had such a breathtaking view.
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Paul
Nov 25, 2024
Amazing tour - Amazing tour, great fun with Kuanysh (tour guide) and Akylbek (driver) and lots of activities & stunning views and walks across Kazakhstan's south east. Totally recommend to anyone booking this 15 hour day tour when in Almaty, especially if on a budget and not have much spare time in the area
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778natashat
Nov 23, 2024
Beautiful! Must do in Almaty - Amazing trip! It's a it of a drive from Almaty but totally worth it. The canyon is like the Grand Canyon, the lake was pristine and afforded fabulous photo ops. Our guide and driver were so great too!
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Varunpandit87
Nov 22, 2024
Excellent experience - Amazing sights and experiences. The lakes and the canyon are a must do when in Kazakhstan. Our tour guide Almas was a wonderful host. We also got to stay in a yurt for a night which made it even more interesting. Highly recommend this tour since everything was arranged really well and was a wonderful experience.
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Charlottesx9909ao
Nov 15, 2024
Great! - Beautiful scenery, and our guide Kuanysh was very welcoming and perfectly English speaking, we advise!
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Vineetj07
Nov 6, 2024
Great day trip - Highly recommend guide Kuanysh. Great 1 day trip too Charyn, Black canyons and Kayindy and Kolsai lake. The lunch was awesome too.
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Sightsee33712098403
Nov 4, 2024
Good Agency - So I came across this Travel agency and the few things. I love about them is that they have no hidden cost, and you can mould your itinerary. According to yourself. The Driver ALYLBEK was very safe and comfortable car was provided, and the tour guide KAUNYSH had good knowledge and energetic and kept asking us, about our needs from time to time. The timings that they chose for an itinerary were really good because we did not find any crowd and we could take good pictures. The person with whom we work in connection with the pricing for the agency was very good because we arrange everything over WhatsApp.
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Relax57215433611
Oct 31, 2024
Highly recommended - This tour is for all the people who would like to experience the lakes and canyons in a short time. Although its an express tour, it does not feel very rushed. They are very prompt with the pickups in the morning. The whole day is planned well and there is ample time for everything. The tour guide, Mr. Kuanysh is very energetic and made sure that we all had an amazing time throughout the day. The lunch is planned in such a way that we get to experience the local culture and some really yum local cuisine.
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Larrymahsg
Oct 29, 2024
The real Kazakh guided experience - First time in Almaty Kazakhstan. Kuanysh as a local guide showed us glimpse of understanding in terms of Kazakhstan in general and Kazakh people. We really apprecite Kuanysh sense of humor combined with his wit.
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Lindsayst6190yy
Oct 26, 2024
Great day out - The express tour is a great way to get a flavour of some of the many landscapes of Kazakhstan. The tour was well organised and everyone in our group was able to keep to reasonable time. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The driver stuck to speed limits though we did have to ask him not to use his phone to send whatsapp messages while driving. Overall though it was a great day out.
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