"Three Natural Wonders: Kolsay, Kaindy, Charyn"
6 locations
Over the course of two days, we will visit some of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan – the two national parks, Kolsay and Charyn. This tour is suitable for any traveler and requires no special preparation, except for plenty of free space on your phone for photos and videos.
In this tour, we will not only visit the most popular viewpoints of Charyn Canyon (the Valley of Castles and the upper platforms) but also venture deeper into the canyon to the right bank, traveling along challenging and less accessible roads.
Private and group tours
Language:
English, Russian
English, Russian
Duration: 2 days
What included:
Transport: Well-equipped, comfortable SUV
Water: 1.5L per person per day
Lunch and dinner on the first day of the tour
Breakfast and lunch on the second day
Breakfast and lunch on the second day
Entrance tickets to national parks
Accommodation in a private room at a guesthouse.
Various options are available for consideration.
Various options are available for consideration.
Tour Details
Sharyn canyon
Charyn Canyon is one of the most stunning natural formations in Kazakhstan, located in the Almaty region, 190 km from Almaty. Often referred to as the "younger brother" of the Grand Canyon, this place captivates every traveler with its breathtaking beauty and uniqueness.
Sharyn canyon
Charyn Canyon is one of the most stunning natural formations in Kazakhstan, located in the Almaty region, 190 km from Almaty. Often referred to as the "younger brother" of the Grand Canyon, this place captivates every traveler with its breathtaking beauty and uniqueness.
Mysterious Charyn photos
Kolsay Lake
Kolsay Lake is one of Kazakhstan's main natural attractions, located 300 km from Almaty at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level within the Kolsay National Park. This lake is renowned for its picturesque nature, crystal-clear water, and stunning mountain landscapes.
Kolsay Lake is one of Kazakhstan's main natural attractions, located 300 km from Almaty at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level within the Kolsay National Park. This lake is renowned for its picturesque nature, crystal-clear water, and stunning mountain landscapes.
Photos of the unique Kolsay
Kaindy lake
Kaindy Lake is a unique natural phenomenon located in Kazakhstan, in the mountainous region of the Zailiysky Alatau. The lake attracts travelers with its incredible beauty, unusual landscape, and mysterious atmosphere.
Kaindy Lake is a unique natural phenomenon located in Kazakhstan, in the mountainous region of the Zailiysky Alatau. The lake attracts travelers with its incredible beauty, unusual landscape, and mysterious atmosphere.
Photos of the incredible Kaindy Lake
2-Day Tour Itinerary
Kolsay Lakes, Kaindy Lake & Charyn Canyon
Kolsay Lakes, Kaindy Lake & Charyn Canyon
1 day
Sharyn canyon
(The most popular location – Valley of Castles and the right bank of Charyn Canyon)
Sharyn canyon
(The most popular location – Valley of Castles and the right bank of Charyn Canyon)
07:00 – Departure from the city.
08:30 – Stop in Chilik for refueling.
09:30 – Valley of Castles: Trekking inside the canyon (3 km one way). Walk along the Charyn River.
Optional: Taxi service for both directions (not included, $2 USD).
12:00 – Walk to the panoramic viewpoints of the upper canyon.
13:00 – Lunch and departure to the Moon Canyon (30 min).
14:00 – Walk along the viewpoints and inside the Moon Canyon.
15:30 – Visit to the fourth and fifth locations: "Austrian View" and "Napoleon".
16:30 – Sixth panoramic location: "Stone Shelf".
17:30 – Departure to Saty village.
19:30 – Arrival in Saty, check-in at the guesthouse, dinne
08:30 – Stop in Chilik for refueling.
09:30 – Valley of Castles: Trekking inside the canyon (3 km one way). Walk along the Charyn River.
Optional: Taxi service for both directions (not included, $2 USD).
12:00 – Walk to the panoramic viewpoints of the upper canyon.
13:00 – Lunch and departure to the Moon Canyon (30 min).
14:00 – Walk along the viewpoints and inside the Moon Canyon.
15:30 – Visit to the fourth and fifth locations: "Austrian View" and "Napoleon".
16:30 – Sixth panoramic location: "Stone Shelf".
17:30 – Departure to Saty village.
19:30 – Arrival in Saty, check-in at the guesthouse, dinne
Day 2:
Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
08:30 – Breakfast.
09:00 – Departure to Kaindy Lake.
09:30 – Arrival at the parking area. Trekking to the lake (~2 km).
Optional: Horseback riding or taxi to the lake (not included in the price).
10:00 – Visit six scenic spots around the lake (by the shore, upper viewpoints, river inflow) – 2 hours.
13:00 – Return to the guesthouse with a stop at the Chilik River Valley viewpoint, lunch.
14:00 – Departure to Kolsay Lake.
14:30 – Walk along the lakeshore.
17:00 – Departure to Almaty with a stop at the Black Canyon viewpoint.
20:30 – Arrival in the city.
Additional options:
Take photos in traditional Kazakh costumes with a golden eagle at both lakes.
Rent a pedal boat at Kolsay Lake (not included in the price).
09:00 – Departure to Kaindy Lake.
09:30 – Arrival at the parking area. Trekking to the lake (~2 km).
Optional: Horseback riding or taxi to the lake (not included in the price).
10:00 – Visit six scenic spots around the lake (by the shore, upper viewpoints, river inflow) – 2 hours.
13:00 – Return to the guesthouse with a stop at the Chilik River Valley viewpoint, lunch.
14:00 – Departure to Kolsay Lake.
14:30 – Walk along the lakeshore.
17:00 – Departure to Almaty with a stop at the Black Canyon viewpoint.
20:30 – Arrival in the city.
Additional options:
Take photos in traditional Kazakh costumes with a golden eagle at both lakes.
Rent a pedal boat at Kolsay Lake (not included in the price).
Tour price
- 1 tourist225 000 KZT1
- 2 tourists260 000 KZT2
- 3 tourists305 000 KZT3
- 4 tourists350 000 KZT4
- 5 tourists390 000 KZT5
- 6 tourists420 000 KZT6
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