Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lake

Charyn National Park - 08:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty
Trip to Charyn Canyon
11:30 - 14:00 Charyn Canyon “Valley of the Castles”, visiting several spots, walking along the bottom of the canyon 1.5 km till Charyn river

Lower Kolsai Lake - 16:00 - 18:30 Kolsai Lake, walking, horseback-riding or boating (optional), visiting several spots

Kaindy Lake & Yellow Black Canyon

Lake Kaindy - 09:00 - 12:00 Kaindy Lake, trip, hiking or horseback-riding (optional), visiting several spots

Charyn Canyon National Park - 14:00 Short stop at Black Canyon
15:00 Short stop at Moon Canyon

• Transportation on Mercedes Sprinter or Toyota Hiace minibuses with A/C
• National parks entrance fees
• Bonfire after dinner
• Lunch
• Vegetarian food (if required)
• Dinner
• Bottled water
• Breakfast
• Overnight in a yurt (nomadic housing) or room shared with other group members of the same gender

• Special food & soft drinks
• Boating and horseback-riding (from 6000 KZT/person depending on route/duration)
• Private accommodation (contact us if you need it)

Within 2 days you will visit the most famous places of Almaty region - Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes. You will also explore a tranquil place with landscapes of unearthly beauty - Moon Canyon. The itinerary is designed so that you can enjoy the tour without rushing and visit sites at the best time of the day in the best lighting conditions. Our tour guide will show you the best photo spots and tell you interesting information about the places.

In the evening you will enjoy a rustic dinner of local cuisine, as well as games and fun around the bonfire.
For the night, tourists are accommodated in the mountains away from roads in a real Yurt (Kazakh traditional dwelling) made from natural materials, where you will feel the spirit of the nomadic lifestyle, and enjoy the silence away from civilization and unity with nature (accommodation in the house is also possible).

Enjoy your trip together as part of an uncrowded international group of up to 15 tourists from all over the world.

• Important note: Children under 5 y.o. are not allowed on the tour
• Not allowed for travelers who can not withstand long trips by car, long walks and hikes
• Not allowed for travelers with disabilities, injuries, diseases that limit physical abilities

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