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Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour: Discover Kazakhstan's Natural Wonders
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250 Ratings
Charyn Canyon National Park
Welcome to Kazakhstan! You will visit the unique Charyn Canyon, and the pearls of the Tian-Shan mountains - Kolsai and Kaindy lakes. We value our tourists, therefore we provide you with comfortable transport, an English-speaking guide, and local food. Join us on our small group trips to see the most beautiful places in Central Asia.
Welcome to Kazakhstan! You will visit the unique Charyn Canyon, and the pearls of the Tian-Shan mountains - Kolsai and Kaindy lakes. We value our tourists, therefore we provide you with comfortable transport, an English-speaking guide, and local food. Join us on our small group trips to see the most beautiful places in Central Asia.
Duration:
15 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Charyn Canyon National Park - Walking inside the canyon, visiting the upper viewing spot, photographing 06:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty 08:00 Shortstop for coffee/WC 10:45 Arrival at Charyn Canyon “Valley of the Castles”, visiting several spots, walking along canyon 11:45 Departure from Charyn Canyon - Charyn National Park - Black…
- Charyn Canyon National Park - Walking inside the canyon, visiting the upper viewing spot, photographing 06:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty 08:00 Shortstop for coffee/WC 10:45 Arrival at Charyn Canyon “Valley of the Castles”, visiting several spots, walking along canyon 11:45 Departure from Charyn Canyon - Charyn National Park - Black Canyon, viewing spot, photographing 11:30 Shortstop at Black Canyon, viewing spot 11:50 departure - Lake Kaindy - Walking, visiting several spots, photographing 12:30 Arrival at Saty village, transfer to Kaindy Lake 15:00 transfer to saty 15:30 Lunch in the guesthouse - Kolsai Lake - Walking, visiting several spots 16:15 Transfer to the Lower Kolsai Lake from Saty 16:45 Kolsai Lake, walking, visiting several spots, horseback-riding (optional) 17:45 Leaving Kolsai Lakes National Park 20:30 Shortstop for coffee/WC 22:00 Drop-off in Almaty
What's Included
- National parks entrance fees
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the legendary Soviet van UAZ-452
- National parks entrance fees
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the legendary Soviet van UAZ-452
What's Not Included
- Soft & Hard drinks
- Special food & drinks
- Horseback-riding 7000kzt (13$)
- Taxi van instead of hiking 500KZT (1,5$)
- Soft & Hard drinks
- Special food & drinks
- Horseback-riding 7000kzt (13$)
- Taxi van instead of hiking 500KZT (1,5$)
Additional Information
- Not allowed for travelers who can not withstand long trips by car, long walks and hikes
- Not allowed for travelers with disabilities, injuries, diseases that limit physical abilities
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum…
- Not allowed for travelers who can not withstand long trips by car, long walks and hikes
- Not allowed for travelers with disabilities, injuries, diseases that limit physical abilities
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- Not recommended for children under 6
Location
Charyn Canyon National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(250 Ratings)
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Minorin2025
Jan 14, 2025
want to join this tour again - It was a wonderful tour to experience the nature of Central Asia and the hospitality of Kazakhstan. I decided to go again in a different season. Seeing the livestock grazing during the drive was also a great experience for me.
The drive is very long and Soviet car is bumpy, so it is important to go to the bathroom when you can and to bring anti-sickness medicine.
Thanks to our guide Saida for providing a pleasant trip.
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Bart_y
Jan 13, 2025
A winter adventure - We had an adventurous time with Bek our guide for the day. He was very informative, friendly and attentive. He brought apples for the group which was a nice touch.
The walk through Charyn National Canyon was incredible. The hike up the hill was slightly challenging and Bek gave us a lot of encouragement to make it to the top. For the next visit to Kandy Lake and Kolsay Lake, it was a manageable walk. The lunch was also good!
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679barty
Jan 11, 2025
The best trip in Kazakhstan ❤️ - I had an amazing experience with Kazakhstan Very Nice Tour! Their service was top-notch, and our guide, Bek, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend them for an unforgettable trip to Kazakhstan!
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Albertore4900uo
Jan 11, 2025
Beauty and crazy - Soviet minibus, Kazak music, bad roads and beautiful landscape.
I can't ask for more :)
A remarkable day for sure
I really suggest
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Abbybf5218nk
Jan 10, 2025
Tour guide experience in Almaty with Kazakhstan Very Nice tour. - We had an absolutely unforgettable honeymoon experience, thanks to Beka our tour guide! From the moment the trip started, he made sure we were engaged and entertained, keeping everything lively and fun even though we were really tired by the end of the day. His energy and enthusiasm truly made the trip special.
Beka was not only a fantastic guide but also incredibly patient with us, and we really appreciated his kindness and understanding.
On top of that, he was our personal photographer and videographer, capturing beautiful photos and videos that we will treasure forever.
We can't thank Beka enough for making our trip so memorable. If you're looking for an amazing tour guide, we highly recommend him especially if you're a couple.
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Manisha_m
Jan 2, 2025
A perfectly planned tour with amazing tour guides! - Excellent tour! We had a couple of amazing tour guides in Bek and Adeliya! Both of them were very jovial and polite. From a detailed explanation of the places to helping us with souvenir ideas, it was a day to reminisce. The van was super comfortable and the places were stunning! Big thanks to the team for planning this so meticulously!
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Quenno
Dec 30, 2024
Great, adventurous, and fun tour! - Thank you Kazakhstan Very Nice for an amazing and truly adventurous tour.
Mike, the tour guide, is amazing and friendly.
They are prompt in responding to my queries. Thanks for amazing tour!
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210rafiyas
Dec 29, 2024
Best memory of kazakhstan trip - We started from almaty around 5am in the morning reached our first destination by 10am. End up visiting all the places by 5.30pm and reached back in almaty around 10pm.
It was a well planned and organised trip . We get tea breaks in between our long journey. As it was a small group , it was very convenient (no much time wasted waiting for others) . I would always recommend if you are planning a group tour always choose a small group.
Our guide bek was so kind and helpfull . He explained every details . Informed us about where it is cheap to get things done. He was with us throughout the journey and helped us take many beautiful pictures . Special mention to the person who drove us to all the spots and back to hotel safely .
Undoubtedly, this was the best memory of our kazakhstan trip . Everyone should try it . Among the 3 spot , kaindy lake is our favourite
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Gauravsg3848zr
Jan 7, 2025
Good Trip! - The trip was well planned and overall communication from Kazakhstan Very Nice was good.
Our Tour Manager Assem was welcoming and had good insight of all the cultural information of the places. She made sure everyone was comfortable (Warm) to travel the places/hikes. Although the time given on each location was limited (very less) given it was extreme cold ~ -22°C and early sunset.
Also, the local Kazaki food is not that spicy and might not meet your food palette, so make sure you carry some snacks if you feel hungry.
She shared good fresh Oranges and Persimmon, which were not only delicious but a soul soothing experience.
Overall journey it is a long journey and the trip is planned to have adequate Tea/Coffee - Washroom stops.
Would recommend if you wish to explore the place within a day.
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Cristinalv572mz
Jan 4, 2025
Good Tour - Tour guide Assem and the places are amazing however since other travelers in the group are late, the time to explore and enjoy the sites became very limited.
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