Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour

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About the Activity
Pricing and Availability
Inclusions & Exclusions
More Activities in Almaty
Itinerary
Meeting and Pickup
Additional Information
Language And Guide
Ticket Details
Cancellation & Refunds
Reviews from Travelers

About the Activity

Welcome to Kazakhstan! You will visit the unique Charyn Canyon, and the pearls of the Tian-Shan mountains - Kolsai and Kaindy lakes. We value our tourists, therefore we provide you with comfortable transport, an English-speaking guide, and local food. Join us on our small group trips to see the most beautiful places in Central Asia. Please note: This tour is not suitable for children under 5years old due to long travel times and the nature of the itinerary. PICK UP FROM HOTELS START AT 5 AM. WE DEPART FROM CITY AT 5:40AM

15 hours

Pickup offered

Instant Confirmation

Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

National parks entrance fees

Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation

Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water

Food and drink : Lunch. Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)

Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the legendary Soviet van UAZ-452

Soft & Hard drinks

Special food & drinks

Horseback-riding 7000kzt (13$)

Taxi van instead of hiking 500KZT (1,5$)

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Travel Itinerary

Maximum 13 travellers in this tour.

Locations in the itinerary

Charyn Canyon National Park

Charyn Canyon National Park, Kazakhstan05:00 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 Canyon1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Charyn National Park

KazakhstanBlack Canyon, viewing spot, photographing 20 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Lake Kaindy

Saty, Kazakhstan12:00 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 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Kolsai Lake

Saty, Kazakhstan16:00 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 Almaty1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup details

Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
We will send you all information of pick up and transport the day before the tour. We will pick-up you from your hotel with our mini bus or send you taxi. You will come to nearest hotel. PICK UP STARTS AT 5AM
Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time

Pickup points

Additional Information

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
Not recommended for children under 6

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Almaty time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Kazakhstan Very NiceCreated on 30 Oct 2023Created on 23 Jun 2025

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