Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyons 2 Days Small Group Tour
4.7
21 Ratings

Explore Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, and Kaindy Lakes in a 2-day tour. Enjoy comfortable transport, cozy guest houses, and local cuisine. Join us now!

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon and Kolsay Lake

Charyn Canyon National Park - Explore the canyon, visit the upper viewpoint, take photos
08:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty
10:00 Brief stop for coffee/restroom
11:00 Arrive at Charyn Canyon “Valley of the Castles”, visit various spots, walk through the canyon
13:00 Depart from Charyn Canyon…

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What's Included
  • National parks entrance fees
  • English speaking guide
  • Overnight in the Saty Village
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the legendary Soviet van UAZ-452
What's Not Included
  • Boating (13$) and horseback-riding (13$)
Additional Information

Welcome to Kazakhstan! In just 2 days, you’ll explore the remarkable Charyn Canyon and the stunning Kolsai and Kaindy lakes in the Tian-Shan mountains. We prioritize our tourists’ comfort, offering cozy guest houses, comfortable transport, an English-speaking guide, and local cuisine. Join our small group tour to experience some of the most breathtaking…

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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.7
(21 Ratings)
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Erichl4884lz
Oct 24, 2024
Overall great experience - We had a great time with this tour. Our guide, Bek, is nice, friendly, and attentive. The itinerary covers major attractions with right amount of time to take many great photos.
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Ryzfair30
Oct 3, 2024
Worth it! 🇰🇿♥️ #ExperienceKazakhstan - Thankful to KVN team for this amazing day trip. We started early morning, before 6am, as it will be a long day. Night before, we received details of the trip including infos on what to expect, climate appropriate clothes to wear, any extra expenses etc. KVN were very detailed. Our 1st stop was the Charyn Canyon, I was really proud of myself that I'm able to climb safely on a certain part of the canyon which was really steep, one for the books. And the view at the top after the climb was truly mesmerizing. Next stop was the Black Canyon, we were there for only short time but it was good to see that too. Then we proceed to Kaindy Lake, where we changed our transport to a soviet-era van as we went off-roading, driving through rocky and muddy roads and passing through brooks. Going up to the mountain where the lake was also another journey. However, when we finally reached the Kaindy Lake, many tourists were already there and couldnt find the perfect spot to take photo. Nevertheless the view was breathtaking. We went for lunch next, a homecook meal (which I think was plov) - super tasty! Coffee, tea, water, fruits biscuits sweets etc. were also served. A delicous treat to re-charge ourselves. Next stop was Kolsay Lake, it was very cold when we reached there (around 6-7 deg C). We are unable to go further down since it was really freezing. We're okay where we stayed anyhow as we also enjoyed the excellent view of the lake. Bek, our super guide, was really fun and helpful. He provides information on these places, even the ones which we were just passing through. He makes sure that all of us were comfortable and enjoying the trip. He even bought raincoats for us, assuming that it'll rain that day, so thoughtful. Thank you so much, Bek! All I can say was that the tour was organized well! Though it was really a long day, it still was an unforgettable trip and super worth it! 100% well-recommended!♥️
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704suhasd
Sep 28, 2024
Great experience with Beka - Beka was very helpful, caring, knowledgeable and patient from the word get go. He ensured we were all taken care during entire trip.
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65johannesg
Sep 26, 2024
A good way to see quite a lot in one day. - What I liked most about this tour was the different and changing landscapes you pass on the way to the sights. Our guide Bek was very attentive and it was interesting to chat with him to get an insight into Kazan society and nature. He also offered you alternatives. For example, if you want to avoid steep paths on the way down and up at the canyon, there is a beautiful path that runs along the top of the canyon and offers fantastic views. Communication about meeting points, time, weather and what to bring was efficient and good. The tour is absolutely worth the money. Another advantage it was a small group. If you have limited time to spend in Kazakhstan, this is a good way to see quite a lot in one day. The tour returned to Almaty around 10pm
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O4270scmartinb
Sep 22, 2024
Absolute Recommendation! - It's been two wonderful great days. We've seen a lot of things. The food, the accommodation were top. (simple but very clean) On the second day we also came to hike.
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O4270scmartinb
Sep 22, 2024
Absolute Recommendation! - It's been a wonderful two days. We have seen a lot and on top of that we have also come to hike a little. Food and accommodation just as good. Simple but clean.
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Jvi_helsinki
Sep 21, 2024
Two days is better than one - This two day tour gives an opportunity to see Charyn canyons, and Kolsai and Kaindy lakes with a more relaxed pace than a one day tour. Our tour guide Beka was friendly, the guest house accommodation was convenient with home cooked meals. We had interesting talks with other tour participants, lovely people. However after the tour I noticed I provided some inaccurate information about Tajikistan to one of participants, sorry about confusing you Martin.
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I1435swemilyo
Sep 21, 2024
Stunning scenery, friendly guide. - A great experience. Beka was our guide and he looked after us very well, he was very friendly and accommodating. The lakes were stunning and the canyon provided a fascinating look at the region's geology. The food and refreshments were delicious. I highly recommend this tour.
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Shashank4u
Aug 19, 2024
Great 2 days tour from Almaty - Had a great time on this tour not only thanks to the beauty of Kazakhstan but also big thanks to our tour guide Assem. She is very humble and talented and ensured we had a great time here. The tour was well coordinated and went smoothly. Stay at Saty village too was good with well maintained guest house.
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964husink
Sep 28, 2024
Fantastic!!! - The View was amazing!! The trip a bit tiring but worth it. The hiurney take about 4 hours in tital from almaty the tour guide was very helpful bring extra water coz 1 botyle privided is nit enough and wear cap a bot hot on sunny day with hiking shoes the horse riding was nice do not hike up use the horse coz around 6000 tengge
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