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Choose one of two options: 9h: Visit Charyn Canyon - Valley of Castles (no lakes, 2.5h drive) 16h: Explore Charyn, Black Canyon, Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes ✅ Private car + English-speaking guide

Highlights

• Our guide shares regional history, enhancing your experience.
• Private
• Immersive, convenient, and enriching.

Description

Option 1: Canyons Only (9 hours) Visit two of Kazakhstan’s most stunning natural sites. Explore the Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon, a 12-million-year-old wonder. Enjoy a 2 km hike to the river with canyon views and geological insights. Continue to the scenic Black Canyon for panoramic views and short walks. Return to Almaty by late afternoon. Option 2: Canyons + Lakes (16 hours) Extend your trip with visits to the lakes. After Charyn and Black Canyon, head to Kolsai Lake, surrounded by mountain forests. Then, travel to surreal Kaindy Lake, famous for its sunken forest. Return to Almaty late in the evening. ✅ Both options include private transport and an English-speaking guide. ️ Choose based on your time and interest: a quick canyon escape or a full-day mountain adventure.

Includes

The price includes: Transfer from the hotel to each location and back. 1 liter of water per person. Entrance tickets and fees for national parks. Transportation cost from Saty Village to Lake Kaindy via Soviet-era UAZ or 'bukhanka' minibus.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund