Express Trip
One-day tour to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with canyons
Starting/ending point: Almaty city
Distance: 650 km round trip from Almaty
Start time: 07:00 (Almaty time)
Season availability: Year-round
Tour languages: English / Russian
Activities: Sightseeing | Walking tours | Tasting of traditional national cuisine | Boat rides | Hiking | Horseback riding
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Attractions you will visit:

Charyn Canyon — Valley of Castles
Black Canyon
Kolsai Lake (Lower / First Lake)
Kaindy Lake


This tour is the best way to visit the most popular natural attractions of the Almaty region in just one day, especially if you don’t have time for a full two-day tour. In one day, you will see the TOP natural sights near Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Black and Moon Canyons, Kolsai Lakes, and Kaindy Lake.
Because of this, the tour is long and follows a tight but well-planned schedule.

The itinerary is designed so that you can visit all the key locations and take stunning photographs. A small group format ensures you won’t get lost in the crowd and will feel like part of one team. Our comfortable minibus provides pleasant travel conditions, helping you stay relaxed even during long drives.

Finally, our English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout both the driving and walking parts of the route, show you the attractions from the best viewpoints, and provide detailed and insightful information about each location.

  • Транспорт, подготовленный комфортабельный внедорожник
  • Вода 1.5л на человека в день
  • Входные билеты в нац. парки
Tour details

Charyn Canyon
is one of the most astonishing natural formations in Kazakhstan, located in the Almaty Region, 190 km from Almaty. This place is rightly called the "younger brother" of the Grand Canyon, leaving no traveler indifferent with its breathtaking beauty and uniqueness.
Kolsay Lake
is one of the main natural attractions of Kazakhstan, located 300 km from Almaty at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level within the territory of the Kolsay National Park. This lake is famous for its picturesque nature, crystal-clear water, and stunning mountain landscapes.
Kaindy Lake
is a unique natural phenomenon located in Kazakhstan, in the mountainous region of the Zailiyskiy Alatau. The lake attracts travelers with its incredible beauty, unusual nature, and mysterious atmosphere.
One-Day Tour Program: Kolsai Lakes, Kaindy Lake & Charyn Canyon
Tour Schedule
  • 05:30 — Pick up guests from their addresses and depart for Kolsay Lakes (285 km)
  • 08:45 — Stopover at the Black Canyon
  • 10:30 — Arrive at Kaindy Lake, followed by a short trek (1.5 km one way) to three panoramic sites: a view of the lake from above, the inflow of the Kaindy River into the lake, and a view from the shore
  • 12:30 — Return to Saty village (15 km). Visit a panoramic site with views of the Chilik River
  • 13:30 — Lunch
  • 14:30 — Visit Kolsay Lake and walk along the shore
  • 16:30 — Depart for the “Valley of Castles” Canyon
  • 18:00 — Visit the panoramic viewpoint of the “Valley of Castles” Canyon
  • 19:00 — Depart for Almaty
  • 21:30 — Arrival back in Almaty
Our guests photos

Стоимость тура

  • 1 tourist
    160 000 KZT
    1
  • 2 tourists
    180 000 KZT
    2
  • 3 tourists
    190 000 KZT
    3
  • 4 tourists
    190 000 KZT
    4
  • 5 tourists
    210 000 KZT
    5
  • 6 tourists
    230 000 KZT
    6
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