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Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons

★ 4.8 (322 reviews) 📍 Almaty, Kazakhstan ⏱ 16 hours
16 hours 👥Shared group tour 🚐Pickup offered 💬Offered in: Russian +1 📩Reserve Now & Pay Later 🔢Max group size: 15
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About this experience

Discover 5 of Almaty’s most iconic natural wonders in just one unforgettable day! Perfect for travelers short on time, this tour covers Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, Moon Canyon, and the stunning Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes — all in one seamless itinerary.

Travel comfortably with a small international group and an experienced English-speaking guide. With fewer participants, you’ll enjoy a more personal experience, easier interaction with the guide, smoother stops, and more opportunities to take in the views and capture memorable photos.

Enjoy a stop at a remote village to experience authentic Kazakh cuisine and warm local hospitality.

Stop at a remote village to experience authentic Kazakh cuisine and warm local hospitality.

Expect dramatic landscapes, crystal-clear mountain lakes, and unforgettable views at every stop. Don’t miss the chance to see it all in a single day!

What to Expect

1

Stop: Charyn State National Nature Park

1 hour

Walking along the canyon, visiting different photo spots, photographing

2

Stop: Uzunbulak Canyon (Moon Canyon)

20 minutes

Shortstop at Moon Canyon, viewing spot

3

Stop: Charyn National Park

20 minutes

Black Canyon, viewing spot, photographing

4

Stop: Lower Kolsai Lake

1 hour

Walking, visiting several photo spots, enjoying the view

5

Stop: Lake Kaindy

2 hours

Short hike (~30 min), visiting viewing spot, photographing

What's included

  • ✔ National parks entrance fees
  • ✔ English-speaking tour guide
  • ✔ Bottled water
  • ✔ Modern & comfortable van with AC

Not included

  • ✘ Special dietary meals (e.g., gluten-free) and soft drinks
  • ✘ Home-cooked lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available, 4000 KZT paid on site)

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

Cancellation Policy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

16 hours.

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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