Almaty: 2-Day Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes

Almaty Region, Kazakhstan



Explore Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes, Charyn and Moon Canyons on a 2-day tour from Almaty. Enjoy a stay in a cozy Kazakh Yurt and savor traditional national food while discovering the stunning natural beauty

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Kazakhstan's top lakes and canyons
  • Stroll through the towering Charyn Canyon and marvel at the bright red rocks
  • Go on an easy and short optional horseback ride to the shores of Lake Kaindy
  • Journey back in time as you enjoy the scenery from a Soviet-era UAZ minibus
  • Feel like you are on the lunar surface as you explore the iconic Moon Canyon

Description

*Day 1* ⏰ *05:00*– Departure from Almaty. *08:00* – Arrival at Kokpek (20-minute stop). *08:50–09:00* – Charyn Canyon tour. *12:00* – Departure to Kolsai. *13:30* – Arrival at Kolsai, lunch. *16:30* – Gathering and departure to Saty. *17:00*– Hotel check-in. *18:30–19:00* – Dinner and evening program. Rest at your convenience. --- *Day 2* ⏰ *08:00* – Wake-up call. *08:30–09:00* – Breakfast. *09:00* – Departure to Kaindy. *09:30–12:30* – Kaindy tour (parking area). *13:00–14:00* – Lunch in Saty. *14:00–15:00* – Visit to the Black Canyon. *15:30* – Departure to Moon Canyon. *15:40* – Arrival at Moon Canyon. *16:10–16:20* – Departure to Almaty. *19:00* – Arrival in Almaty (meeting point).

Includes

Round-trip transfer to and from Almaty Breakfast and dinner Professional guide service Entrance ticket to Charyn Canyon Entrance ticket to Kaindy Lake Entrance ticket to Kolsay Lake Transfer to the parking area of Kaindy Lake on a Soviet UAZ minibus A photo print for memory

Excludes

Accommodation USD 50 per person ❗️ Will be paid to the hotel on the day of the tour

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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