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One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes

5.0 (18 reviews) 12–14 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes

About this activity

In one day you can visit the most beautiful places with Spectacular nature Charyn Canyon "little brother of Grand Canyon", Kolsay lake- pearl of Tyan Shan mountain and Kaindy lake- flooded forest. Incredible view,the most unusual, mysterious and inexplicable natural phenomena won't leave you indifferent.

Inspire yourself with the beauty of Kazakhstan nature.

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At a glance

Duration
12–14 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Russian, English
Operated by
Almaty Inspiration Tour

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–14 years) · Youth (15–18 years) · Adults (19–61 years) · Seniors (62–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation
  • Included: Bottled water: 1L per person
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Lunch: Local cuisine or vegetarian food as per request

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
  • Not included: Dinner
  • Not included: Breakfast
  • Not included: Boating/16 usd, horse riding /23usd per person half an hour

Itinerary

  1. Charyn State National Nature Park

    5 hours Admission included

    From Almaty to Charyn Canyon 2,5 hours by private car.

    The Canyon has been described as the Grand Canyon’s little brother. The Canyon itself is approximately 150 km long, and, in places up to 300 meters deep. We will visit "Valley of Castles", the length is 2,5 km, the depth is 20-80 meters.

    The story of the Canyon is that it was formed about 25 million years ago.

    If you are keen of hiking, we can for hiking 2.5km for one side till the Charyn river or we can take a car with open roof to admire the view from the car. There are spectacular, beautiful view of Canyon and river.

  2. Lake Kaindy

    6 hours Admission included

    After Charyn Canyon we will go to Saty village where we will have lunch in local guest house or yurt. After lunch it will take 40 minutes to Kaindy lake. We will change car 2 times (old cars), after that we will walk around 15 minutes to reach Kaindy lake. Free time on Kaindy lake will take around 1 hour.

    Lake Kaindy is at an altitude of 2000m and geologically very young. This 400m long lake was formed in 1911 after an earthquake triggered an enormous limestone landslide, which formed a natural dam in the gorge that was covered by spruce trees.

  3. Kolsai Lake

    3 hours Admission included

    After Kaindy we will go to Kolsay lake through Saty village by our own car.

    Kolsay Lakes – one of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan. These lakes are located at heights 1800, 2250 and 2700 metres above sea level. We will visit the first lake, which is located at the height of 1818 metres, has the length of 1 km, and width about 300 metres. Once visited this place, will never forget their magnificence and calmness around

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Kazakhstan
  • Almaty Airport

We will pick from any place in Almaty city, you will be picked up by our vehicle marked with our company name

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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