Almaty, Kazakhstan · Earth
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour
- Duration
- 2 days
- Start times
- 07:00
- Guide languages
- EN, RU
- Group size
- up to 30 guests
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
About this experience
Within 2 days you will visit the most famous places of Almaty region - Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn, Black and Moon Canyons. The tour itinerary is designed in such a way that you have time to enjoy all the tour sights fully. Our comfortable transportation will provide you with a pleasant experience, ensuring you remain comfortable during long trips.
In the evening, you will enjoy a rustic dinner of local cuisine, as well as games and fun around the bonfire.
For the night, tourists are accommodated in the yurt camp at the picturesque foothill far from the noise of the roads, where only the sound of a mountain river can be heard and the starry sky can be clearly seen. Here, you will feel the spirit of the nomadic lifestyle, enjoy the silence away from civilization, and be united with nature (accommodation in a house is also possible).
Schedule
Start times: 07:00
- Stop 1 · 1 h
• Moon Canyon, viewing spot • Short stop at Black Canyon
- Stop 2 · 2 h
• Kolsai Lake, walking, horseback-riding or boating (optional), visiting all spots
- Stop 3 · 3 h
• Kaindy Lake, off-road trip, hiking or horseback-riding (optional), visiting all spots
- Stop 4 · 2 h 30 min
• Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles", visiting several spots, walking along the bottom of the canyon 1.5 km till Charyn river and back
Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Shower gel, shampoo and towel
- Meals: 2 lunches, dinner, and breakfast
- Shared overnight stay in yurts/rooms
- National parks admissions
- Bonfire and evening entertainment
- Bottled water
- Comfortable transportation by modern van/bus with AC
Not included
- Private accommodation (contact us if you need it)
Requirements & restrictions
- Ages: Children 5–12, Youth 13–17, Adults 18–80 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
- Important note: Children under 5 y.o. are not allowed on the tour
- 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
- Special dietary meals (e.g., gluten-free) are not available
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.
