Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lake: Scenic Day Trip

Explore Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lake on a day trip from Almaty. Hike, ride, and boat through stunning landscapes and experience Kazakh culture.

Duration: 16 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Charyn National Park - Explore the canyons, enjoy a short hike to Sharyn River, and capture stunning photos.
  • Charyn Canyon - Spend 15 minutes at the Black Canyon viewpoint.
  • Charyn Canyon - Spend 15 minutes at the Lunar Canyon viewpoint.
  • Kolsai Lake - Stroll around Kolsai Lake. Optional horse riding and boating are available for an additional fee. Don’t forget to take amazing photos.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees to Charyn National Park
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Professional Guide
  • Transportation
  • Entrance fees to Kolsai lakes National Park
What's Not Included
  • Special food & drinks
  • Boating and horse-riding (30 min boat ride $10 per group of 4 people, horse riding $10 for 30 min)
Additional Information

Discover the unique landscapes of Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lake on a day trip from Almaty. The tour includes various activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating, allowing tourists to engage with the environment actively and enjoy different perspectives of the lakes. Kolsay Lake, often referred to as the “Pearls of the Northern Tien Shan,”…

Location
Abay Ave 50
Abay Avenue
Please wait for our guide or bus before entering the metro. If you see transport (bus, minibus) come and show your voucher. Make sure you go to your tour operator and to your tour
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tour57921667297
Mar 12, 2025
Nature of Kazakhstan - Enjoy the nature of Almaty. Despite the hard weather, we really enjoyed interacting with the guides and other participants.
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Thomas_m
Mar 11, 2025
Concise and full of... - Concise and full of explanations of each sight- loved it! Even a few extras thrown in such as the local market and nice eating spots and local food recommendations
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Journey16596840123
Mar 6, 2025
Amazing !! - Incroyable ! Amazing !! Abuhair was amazing and professionnal i had a great day me and my friend! Greetings from Paris, France !🇫🇷
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323cessa
Feb 27, 2025
Stunning winter tour! - What a fantastic experience! Anel was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the history of the places. Thankful for the driver bringing us around safely. The views were stunning! I was really amazed by how beautiful the nature was. The tour took a whole day so be prepared with snacks and drinks. I would also advise to bring small change (multiple 100 tenge coins) as you need to pay to use the restroom at different stops - (be prepared as the restrooms are traditional ones).
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Happiness12296642580
Feb 14, 2025
Almaty vacay - The view was amazing. We took a lot of photos and enjoy the tour.Kolsay is stunning the view, difinately will back on summer.Kudos to team joinme specially to Shabak.
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Jet01667842129
Feb 14, 2025
Amazing experience - The tour was very good and very places also. With great tour guides with us. They gave us details in English so everything is good. We can give them 5 stars
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R6658pvireneg
Feb 9, 2025
2D1N Kaindy-Kolsay-Charyn - Had a 2D1N trip with Janna and it was a great experience! Love her energy all the way, the sightseeing locations Charyn Canyon, Kolsai & Kaindy lakes were all beautiful. Truly an amazing experience and Kazakh people are very nice!
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Jolod2024
Feb 2, 2025
Kazakhstan Tour - Aya was really nice and accomodating. It was a full day tour exploring the canyons and lake.I highly recommend the tour to anyone who's going to Kazakhstan
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379rinae
Jan 23, 2025
Unforgettable adventure! - I recently went on a 2-day tour of Kolsay Lake, Kaindy Lake, and the canyons with JoinMe Asia Tours, and it was absolutely unforgettable. The stunning natural beauty of the lakes and canyons was breathtaking, but what truly made the trip exceptional was our guide, Daniel. His deep knowledge, professionalism, and enthusiasm brought every moment to life. The horse riding experience was also a highlight, adding an extra layer of adventure to the trip. The cozy local accommodation and the warm hospitality of the Kazakh people, including delicious home-cooked meals, made it even more special. I highly recommend this tour—it’s an adventure you won’t forget!
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Nishit2025
Feb 14, 2025
Amazing Experiencing - We had a very good experience over all. All the scenery every spot was beautiful 😍. The guide was very friendly as well. She explained the history behind the canyons.
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