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Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour

★ 4.9 (556 reviews) 📍 Almaty, Kazakhstan ⏱ 2 days
2 days 👥Shared group tour 💬Offered in: Russian +1 Instant Confirmation 🔢Max group size: 30

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).

What to Expect

Day 1: Moon Black Canyons & Kolsai Lake

  • Charyn National Park — • Moon Canyon, viewing spot • Short stop at Black Canyon
  • Lower Kolsai Lake — • Kolsai Lake, walking, horseback-riding or boating (optional), visiting all spots

Day 2: Kaindy Lake & Charyn Canyon

  • Lake Kaindy — • Kaindy Lake, off-road trip, hiking or horseback-riding (optional), visiting all spots
  • Charyn Canyon — • Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles", visiting several spots, walking along the bottom of the canyon 1.5 km till Charyn river and back

What's 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)

Languages Available

RussianEnglish

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
  • Vegetarian food option is available

Cancellation Policy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

2 days.

Russian, English.

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

See the "What's included" list above for full details.

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