1 Day Group Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake and Kaindy Lake

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About this activity

In one day, you can visit the most beautiful places with spectacular nature: Charyn Canyon, "the little brother of Grand Canyon," Kolsay Lake, the pearl of Tyan Shan Mountain, and Kaindy Lake, a flooded forest. Incredible views of the most unusual, mysterious, and inexplicable natural phenomena won't leave you indifferent.

Inspire yourself with the beauty of Kazakhstani nature.

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At a glance

Duration: 12–14 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 49 people
People per booking: 1–30
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: Bottled water: 1 L per person
Included: Lunch: Local cuisine or vegetarian food as per request in guest house or yurt
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Dinner
Not included: Alcoholic beverages: (for +18 travelers)
Not included: Breakfast
Not included: Boating/16 usd, horse riding /23usd per person half an hour

Itinerary

Charyn State National Nature Park

5 hours Admission included

From Almaty to Charyn Canyon 2,5 hours by minibus.

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 you can take a car with open roof for 500 kzt to one side to admire the view from the car. There are spectacular, beautiful view of Canyon and river.
Lake Kaindy

5 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.
Kolsai Lake

2 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

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is a museum of folk musical instruments, it's wooden building opposite Kazakh National souvenirs

End point

The meeting point is a museum of folk musical instruments, it's wooden building opposite Kazakh National souvenirs

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; 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 pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour requires minimum number of travellers ( 5 people).If it is canceled because the minimum isn't met,you will be offered different date or a full refund