Almaty Adventure: Kolsay, Kaiyndy & Charyn

Explore Almaty’s natural wonders: Kolsay Lakes, Kaiyndy Lake, and Charyn Canyon. Capture stunning photos and create unforgettable memories on this unique day trip.

Duration: 16 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Charyn Canyon - Enjoy a walk through the canyons, take a short hike to the Sharyn River, and capture some photos.
  • Charyn Canyon National Park - Spend 15 minutes at the Black Canyon viewpoint.
  • Kaindy - Embark on a hike to Kaindy Lake, approximately 2.5 kilometers away.
  • Kolsai Lake - Stroll around the picturesque Kolsai Lake.
What's Included
  • Round trip transport
  • Professional Guide
  • Entrance fees to Kaindy lakes National Park
  • Entrance fees to Charyn National Park
  • Entrance fees to Kolsai lakes National Park
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Explore the captivating natural wonders of Almaty with our exclusive tour! This journey takes you to three remarkable destinations:
Kolsay Lake - serene waters encircled by majestic mountains, ideal for relaxation and photography.
Kaindy Lake - a distinctive lake featuring poplars growing directly in the water.
Charyn Canyon - stunning cliffs and…

Location
Abay Ave 50
Abay Avenue
The gathering place will be in the parking lot near the circus.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Pushkar94
Aug 18, 2025
Informative tour guide and well managed trip - The trip was amazing. Zibek was informative and she was able to explain everything very nicely. Recommend for everyone who wants to explore the region
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736faridad
Aug 5, 2025
Abuhair makes the experience more enjoyable - I highly recommend Abuhair as tour guide he made everyone feel safe and comfortable he also prepared exciting activities throughout the journey. Above all this he is very good and helpful to anything you need.
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633mereya
Jul 31, 2025
Kolsai Tour Kainda - Lakes Kainda and Kolsai are like a fairy tale! The tour was organized clearly, and thanks to guide Dalil. A very warm experience ☺️💞✨
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Ameliagc7507vk
Jul 30, 2025
Very good option to spend a day near Almaty - Very nice atmosphere during the trip. Our guide was very friendly and helpful. She made sure we don’t get lost and everything was organized really smoothly. There were many occasions to take pictures and have fun in each place. There was also time for a lunch, which was surprisingly good considered, that we were in the middle of nowhere.
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Lorenzou362
Jul 30, 2025
Charyn, kolsai lake and kandy - Highly recommended for this tour package. Great experience especialy for our tour guide aya that makes our trip enjoyable and fun.
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Meander28398725160
Jul 30, 2025
Great day with exceent guide - It was wonderful. The guide took great care of us and gave us such a dose of positive energy that we had a wonderful day. She speaks excellent English.
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Kenanna2024
Jul 30, 2025
Must do! - Aya made the trip enjoyable and fun! She had a little game and gave a cute souvenir. It was also drizzling and she really took extra care of everyone.
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Iamshengf
Jul 28, 2025
JoinMe - Kolsai, Charyn, Kaindy and Turgen, Lake Issyk Tour - The tour was amazing and our tour guide, Ms. Altynai was so nice and giving all the information we need. She’s so approachable and friendly. Fortunately, Ms. Altynai was our tour guide again for our second day tour to Turgen Falls and Lake Issyk. It was an unforgettable experience.
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Shulammites2025
Aug 9, 2025
Lakes and Canyon Day Trip - We had a great time. The places were all stunning, and even though the one-day trip was long, the beautiful views made it completely worthwhile. Our tour guide, Tomi, was great—she was friendly and explained things well. Our van was also clean and comfortable, making the long drive bearable. It was an amazing experience.
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Derrick-worldwide
Aug 21, 2025
Never ever seen a tour guide so unsuitable for hospitality industry. If you speak English, choose Kazakhstan Very Nice - Very very bad experience. Tour guide is extremely rude and unprofessional to non-Russian speaking customers. Threatening everyone on the bus from the very beginning about leaving customers without waiting. Disgusting to the extent beyond human comprehension. If you want to pay money and get bullied and humiliated, choose this agency to ruin your day and experience in Kazakstan.
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From $57
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).