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Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour 2
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By Kazakhstan Very Nice

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$83 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 15h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Welcome to Kazakhstan! Experience five breathtaking natural wonders in one unforgettable day from Almaty.

    Start at iconic Charyn Canyon — towering red rock walls carved over millions of years, often called the little brother of the Grand Canyon.

    Continue to the mysterious Black Canyon with its dark volcanic cliffs, and the surreal Moon Canyon — pale formations that look like a lunar landscape.

    Then hop aboard a legendary Soviet UAZ-452 off-road van for an adventurous ride to Kaindy Lake — a submerged forest where spruce trees rise from crystal-clear turquoise water.

    End the day at peaceful Kolsai Lake, surrounded by pine forests and mountain peaks.

    In between, enjoy a homemade lunch at a local family's home in Saty village — real Kazakh hospitality our guests call the highlight of the day.

    Private Tour: Same epic route for your group only — flexible pace, personalised attention, no strangers.

    English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup from 5 AM. All entrance fees included.

Activity location

  • Charyn Canyon National Park
    • Charyn Canyon National Park, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Grand Hotel Tien-Shan
    • 115 Bogenbai Batyr Street
    • 050000, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour

  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:30 AM
Price details
AU$82.76 x 1 AdultAU$82.76
Total
Price is AU$82.76
Until Thu, 17 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    National parks entrance fees
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)
  • Exclusions
    Soft & Hard drinks
  • Exclusions
    Special food & drinks
  • Exclusions
    Horseback-riding 7000kzt (13$)
  • Exclusions
    Taxi van instead of hiking 1000KZT (2$)

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Not allowed for travellers who can not withstand long trips by car, long walks and hikes
    • Not allowed for travellers with disabilities, injuries, diseases that limit physical abilities
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • Not recommended for children under 6

Activity itinerary

Charyn Canyon National Park

  • 1h
05:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty 07:00 Shortstop for coffee/WC 8:30Arrival at Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles", visiting several spots, walking along canyon 10:00 Departure from Charyn Canyon

Uzunbulak Canyon

  • 20m
Moon Canyon is a unique, pale coloured section of Charyn Canyon in Kazakhstan, known for its smooth, moon like landscapes that contrast with the canyon’s red cliffs.

Charyn National Park

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Black Canyon, viewing spot, photographing

Lake Kaindy

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
12:00 Arrival at Saty village, transfer to Kaindy Lake In Kaiyndy lake car goes until parking point. From parking until the lake 2km of walk. You can use horses or taxi insead of walking. 14:30 transfer to saty 14:30 Lunch in the guesthouse

Kolsai Lake

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
16:00 Transfer to the Lower Kolsai Lake from Saty 17:00 Leaving Kolsai Lakes National Park 20:30 Shortstop for coffee/WC 22:00 Drop-off in Almaty

Location

Activity location

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    Charyn Canyon National Park
    • Charyn Canyon National Park, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Grand Hotel Tien-Shan
    • 115 Bogenbai Batyr Street
    • 050000, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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    Ibis Almaty Jetisu
    • 55 Abylai Khan Avenue
    • 050004, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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    Hotel Voyage
    • 97A Furmanov Avenue
    • 050091, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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    Renion City Hotel
    • 21 Kaldayakov Street
    • 050000, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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    Kazakhstan Hotel
    • 52/2 Dostyk Avenue
    • 480051, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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    Almaty Hotel
    • 85 Kabanbay Batyr Street
    • 050000, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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    Renion Park Hotel
    • 66 Kunaev Street
    • 050000, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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    Uyut
    • 127/1 Gogol Street
    • 050000, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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    Meridian Apartments
    • 416 Seyfullin Avenue
    • 050000, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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    Alladin Capsule Hotel
    • 101 Dosmukhamedov Street
    • 050012, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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