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
  • Entrance fees to Kaindy Lakes National Park
  • Entrance fees to Charyn National Park
  • Round trip transport
  • All fees and taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fees to Kolsai Lakes National Park
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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Bcdiestro
Nov 4, 2025
Beautiful experience - It was a nice experience we had in Almaty. Thanks to Joinme Asia to have our 2-day trip memorable. Our tour guide is very knowledgeable and friendly( danyal) to us. Timings for the bus are appreciated. One of the travelers forget their belongings in the canyon but they managed to help and get it back. Maybe the food for the Saty village can adjust the menu and servings. But overall, it was a very good experience
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Mailashayneb
Oct 30, 2025
1 Day Trip - Had an amazing tour in Almaty! The mountains were beautiful, the weather was perfect, and our guide made everything so easy and fun. Definitely one of the best trips I’ve been on in a while!
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Nikolai_e
Oct 16, 2025
It was a very cool trip,... - It was a very cool trip, you get to see a lot of nice places. Our guide Sayana organized everything perfectly and was so much fun.
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Rebeccahan2015
Sep 25, 2025
Great trip - Zhanna is such wonderful guide! She speaks perfect English and gave clear instructions at all stops. The lakes and canyons are so beautiful! Horse riding is very nice.
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_f9037qf
Sep 4, 2025
Castle Valley, Black Canyon, Lake Lower Kălsai, Lake Kayıdy - Excellent 17-hour tour of picturesque places in Almaty region. The guide was Abulkhair. A hot, easy guy, always positive. He speaks three languages, English with an accent. We visited two locations of the Charyn Canyon, the lower Kolsai Lake and Lake Kayindy (there we transferred to UAZIKI and rode to it by mountain road). There were also many toilet/snack stops and one stop for a full lunch in the dining room near Sata village. The bus sang songs by Korge, whose concert was cancelled four days before the start. I definitely recommend to visit this excursion. Left the Circus at 5:35, got back at 10:50 p.m.
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Eunjooj942
Sep 4, 2025
Best tour ever! 한국 분들 가능하면 투어가이드 부바하잇으로 해달라고 요청하세요!!! - Bubahayt is the best guide. (Not sure if I correctly wrote his name tho lol) Yesterday I joined a tour as well, but it was with a different guide. Today, however, it was with Bubahayt. I had the same expectations as yesterday, but he turned out to be very different. He was fully committed to his role, taking responsibility for every little detail to make sure we had a safe and enjoyable journey throughout the day. He seemed to truly enjoy what he does, and I could feel the positive energy from his dedication. It made me realize, “This is how work should be done.” While I was happy to discover beautiful places in Almaty, meeting Bubahayt itself became one of the most meaningful lessons of this trip. This was not only my first time in Kazakhstan, but also my first time joining a group tour alone, and he gave me such a wonderful impression. I’m very grateful for that. Next time I visit Kazakhstan, I would love to join another tour guided by Bubahayt. One more thing to add: I even thought that I would love to work with someone like Bubahayt—or even hire him myself. If he continues to make this his profession, I believe he will become one of the very best in the field. And even if he chooses a completely different path, I’m confident that he will succeed in whatever he does.
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Paradise44826113399
Sep 4, 2025
Great tour - Best service . Good arrangement. Abu is our tour guide , we are so happy with his accompany. Thank you Join me. We had a nice day.
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Inspire43325371452
Sep 4, 2025
Great tour! - Great experience - very beautiful sights. A bit rushed and you'd be travelling lots in the bus, but great if you are short on time!
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Andreas_b
Oct 23, 2025
Ok - Good tour. With natural beauty. With some buts: very infantile guide, partly felt like in a kindergarten. The UAZ drive is not suitable for people with frequent back pain. Thanks for this…
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Sherpa02567995975
Sep 22, 2025
Just fine for a cheap tour package - We felt disappointed because there was supposed to be a bonfire on the last night, but it was cancelled without reliable reason. It seemed that our tour guide did not prioritize the best interests of the tourists
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).