Day to tour Kolsay, Kaindy, and Charyn Canyon Adventure from Almaty - TH
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- Guided tour in English
About this experience
We will be waiting for you at Baitursynov 104, with a van displaying Panda stickers, directly across from the Astana International Hotel at a large bus stop. The nearby Barbero hairdresser can help you identify the location. The bus will be there from 5:00 AM to 5:15 AM. ❗️
Please note, the company is not liable for rainy weather, and the tour will proceed regardless of conditions. You may reschedule the tour for another date before it begins.
Meet your guide in Almaty early and board a comfortable minibus to begin your adventure at Lake Kolsai. Spend about two hours exploring the picturesque surroundings, with the option of a boat or catamaran ride (not included). Afterward, savor a delicious meal at a local café (meal not included), offering traditional dishes like pilaf, Lagman, and shish kebabs.
Continue your journey to Lake Kaindy in a Soviet-era UAZ minibus. Marvel at the beautiful submerged spruce trees and pristine waters, with an optional horse ride to the lake from the village (extra fee applies).
Next, visit Charyn Canyon and Black Canyon, where you’ll spend several hours learning about the region’s unique geological formations. Finally, explore Moon Canyon with its surreal, moon-like landscape before heading back to Almaty.
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What’s included
- Transportation in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter salon minibus
- Professional Guide
- Ticket to Charyn Canyon
- Ticket to Kaindy Lake
- Ticket to Kolsai Lake
- Transfer to the parking of Lake Kaindy on a Soviet UAZ minibus
Not included
- Food (available to purchase onsite)
- Horseback ride (available to purchase onsite)
- Boat/catamaran ride (available to purchase onsite)
- Any other personal shopping or expenses
Good to know
- Duration
- 16 hours
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 05:00
Know before you go
- There are no child seats available on the UAZ bus, so please bring your own if needed. Payments for extras must be made in cash (tenge) onsite.
- Lunch at the café costs 3,000 tenge (~7 USD) per person.
- An optional 2 km horseback ride is 6,000 tenge (~12 USD) per person.
- A 30-minute boat or catamaran tour (for 4-5 people) is available for 5,000 tenge (~10 USD).
- ECO taxi services cost 500 tenge (~1 USD) one way.
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
- Cash
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Non refundable
Meeting point
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Meeting Point
- Address
- Baytursynova Street 104, Almaty, 050022, KZ
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 43.23791, 76.92840
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 16 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Meeting Point, Baytursynova Street 104, Almaty, 050022, KZ.
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