Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty
Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty
Our team developed this tour specifically for guests of Almaty, who have only one free day to explore Kazakhstan.For this day, you will not only get acquainted with the diversity of nature in the Almaty region, you will also taste Kazakhstan in the authentic village (Kazakh village) of Saty.The speed of landscape change and the variety of entertainments of this excursion make it unique.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Almaty
5 a.m. After meeting with the guide at your hotel, we set off on the road. The road from Almaty to the Charyn Canyon takes about 2.5 hours.
30 minutesCharyn Canyon
7:30 a.m. We meet the dawn with a cup of hot tea or coffee and enjoy the panorama of the canyon Castle Valley. Your guide shows you the most beautiful places for photos and tells the story of the Charyn Canyon. You have time to walk and enjoy the beauty of the canyon without noisy tourist groups.
2 hoursLake Kaindy
10 a.m. Go to the lake Kaindy. The road takes about 2 hours drive from the Charyn Canyon. We walk on the lake and visit 3 points from which it is best to get acquainted with the lake.
2 hoursSaty
2 p.m. Traditional Kazakh dinner with a local family will be waiting for us in Saty village
1 hourKolsai Lake
5 p.m. Back to Almaty. The road from the lake takes about 4 hours. On the way we have dinner in the village of Baiseit.
2 hoursAlmaty
10 p.m. The guide takes you to a hotel or any convenient place in the city.
Included
- National Park fees
- 1.5L of bottled water
- Lunch
- Professional guide/driver
- Transport by air-conditioned private SUV or minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located accommodations)
- Hot coffee and tea
- Dinner
- Entry/Admission - Lake Kaindy
- Entry/Admission - Charyn Canyon
- Entry/Admission - Kolsai Lake
Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.