One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes
At a glance
One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes is a 12h – 14h private experience in Almaty, Kazakhstan, operated by Almaty Inspiration Tour. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $260 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, 1L per person, All Fees and Taxes.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 12h – 14h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Russian, English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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.
What's included
What's included
- Private transportation
- 1L per person
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Local cuisine or vegetarian food as per request
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Boating/16 usd, horse riding /23usd per person half an hour
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 5h
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. -
Stop 2 · 6h
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. -
Stop 3 · 3h
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
We will pick from any place in Almaty city, you will be picked up by our vehicle marked with our company name
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes take?
The experience lasts about 12h – 14h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $260 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; 1L per person; All Fees and Taxes; Air-conditioned vehicle; Local cuisine or vegetarian food as per request.
Where does it start?
We will pick from any place in Almaty city, you will be picked up by our vehicle marked with our company name
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Russian, English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Almaty.
