Almaty Jeep Private Full-Day Tour: Kolsay, Kaindy & Charyn Canyon

5.0 (23 reviews) 12–14 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Almaty Jeep Private Full-Day Tour: Kolsay, Kaindy & Charyn Canyon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Relax by the lakeshore or enjoy a gentle walk along scenic mountain trails.
The calm atmosphere makes it perfect for photos and quiet moments in nature. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Your private adventure begins at 5:30 AM with hotel pickup in a comfortable 4x4 SUV. Drive through Kazakhstan's scenic countryside to Kolsai Lake, where you'll have free time to explore and take photos. Enjoy an optional lunch overlooking the lake before continuing to the famous Kaindy Lake. From the parking area, it's a 15-minute walk, or you can take a local UAZ shuttle or horse (extra cost). In the afternoon, visit the breathtaking Charyn Canyon during golden hour for unforgettable views. Optional safari shuttle available inside the canyon. Return to Almaty around 8:00 PM. Feel free to ask your guide to take photos—we'll be happy to capture your memories! Optional extras: lunch, horse ride, UAZ transfer, and canyon shuttle.

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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: 1–7
Guide: German, Russian, Korean, Japanese, English, Spanish
Operated by: WILD NOMADS

Ages: Children (6–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Guide
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Brunch: All food durong the tour are excluded
Not included: Meals
Not included: Breakfast
Not included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board

Itinerary

Lake Kaindy

one hour Admission included

Next, we’ll drive to Lake Kaindy (15 min by car). From the parking area, it’s an easy 15-min walk to the lake. If you prefer not to walk, you can ride a horse or take a UAZ vehicle (2000 tenge).
Kolsai Lake

2 hours Admission included

At 6:00 AM, a comfortable jeep/SUV will pick you up directly from your hotel, and we’ll head to Kolsai Lake. The drive takes about 4 h (approx 300 km). Along the way, you’ll see steppe landscapes, mountains, and authentic village life.We’ll spend a couple of hours at the lake. Lunch is optional at Tary, offering panoramic views over the water.
Stop 3

10 min Admission included

Explore the dramatic Black Canyon near Charyn National Park, known for its dark volcanic rock formations, steep cliffs, and panoramic viewpoints. Travelers will enjoy short walks along the canyon rim, breathtaking photo opportunities, and stunning views over the winding river below. Your guide will share interesting facts about the canyon’s geology, nature, and the surrounding landscapes of southeastern Kazakhstan.
Charyn Canyon National Park

one hour

After that, we continue to Charyn Canyon (100 km, 2.5 hours). We’ll arrive just in time for sunset. Enjoy golden hour views from above and take a ride in an improvised safari vehicle (1,800 tenge). The drive back to the city takes about 3 hours. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel around 8:00 PM. Optional extra costs: horse ride, UAZ transfer, restaurant, safari vehicle.

Feel free to ask your guide to take photos — we’ll be happy to capture your memories!

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Apple Resort
Astoria
Freedom Hotel
Faeton
East Palace Hotel
Barys Hotel
AIRIS Residence
Harmony Inn
Hotel 33
INFINITY Hotel&Spa
The Apartments 95
Ala Boutique Hotel

and 283 more pickup points

You will be picked up in a comfortable jeep or SUV.

Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off are included within Almaty city.

Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp one day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time and meeting details.

Please be ready in your hotel lobby or at the entrance of your accommodation 5–10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

Travelers staying outside the city center may be offered an alternative meeting point or an additional pickup surcharge.

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.