Kolsai, Kaindy lakes & Charyn canyon with Yurt stay and Campfire

About this experience

Welcome to Kazakhstan! Over 2 unforgettable days, explore five of the most spectacular natural wonders of the Tian-Shan mountains in one group adventure.

Day 1: Black Canyon → Moon Canyon → Kolsai Lake. Evening campfire under a sky full of stars in Saty village.

Day 2: Soviet UAZ-452 ride to Kaindy Lake with its famous submerged forest → Charyn Canyon — the Grand Canyon of Central Asia.

Optional boat ride and horseback riding available on-site.

Accommodation in Saty village — choose your comfort:

Standard room (shared bathroom) — included in base price

En-suite room (private bathroom) — available for extra charge

⛺ Yurt experience (shared with group, sleeping on traditional floor mats) — available for extra charge

All meals included: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast. English-speaking guide.

Hotel pickup from 7 AM. Maximum 30-35 people.

Schedule

Start times: 07:00

1. Stop 1 · 20 min

   Black Canyon, viewing spot, photographing 13:30 Shortstop at Black Canyon, viewing spot 13:50 Departure from Black Canyon

2. Stop 2 · 20 min

   Moon Canyon, viewing spot, photographing

3. Stop 3 · 2 h

   Walking, visiting several spots, boating

4. Stop 4 · 2 h

   Walking, visiting several spots, photographing 08:00 Breakfast in the guesthouse 08:30 Head to Kaindy lake 11:30 Drive back to the Saty village

5. Stop 5 · 20 min

   Yellow Canyon, viewing spot, photographing 12:00 Head to Yellow Canyon 13:30 Walk around Yellow canyon 15:00 Lunch on the way back to Almaty 18:00 Drop off in Almaty

Requirements & restrictions

• Ages: Children 7–17, Adults 18–60 years

Good to know

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 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

Meeting point

Hotel pickup or an exact meeting point in Almaty, confirmed after booking.

Cancellation

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

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