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Treasures of Almaty Lakes and Canyon
4.5
81 Ratings
Almaty
Explore Kazakhstan’s Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, and Kaindy Lakes. Discover grand cliffs, crystal waters, and lush meadows. Perfect spring adventure!
Explore Kazakhstan’s Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, and Kaindy Lakes. Discover grand cliffs, crystal waters, and lush meadows. Perfect spring adventure!
Duration:
17 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kolsai Lake - This is a lake of amazing beauty, surrounded by mountains and pine forests. If you wish, you can take a boat or catamaran ride around the lake. There is also a cafe where you can have lunch. The menu includes pilaf, lagman, manti, shish kebab, and salads.
- Қайынды - The water here, due to its purity, is almost invisible, and the…
- Kolsai Lake - This is a lake of amazing beauty, surrounded by mountains and pine forests. If you wish, you can take a boat or catamaran ride around the lake. There is also a cafe where you can have lunch. The menu includes pilaf, lagman, manti, shish kebab, and salads.
- Қайынды - The water here, due to its purity, is almost invisible, and the surrounding landscape with mountains and green meadows will complement the charm of this place. We will travel to the lake from the village in UAZ vehicles and, at your request, on horses with experienced escorts.
- Charyn Canyon - Charyn Canyon is one of the most impressive natural attractions in Kazakhstan. You will admire its grandiose cliffs, gorges and bright red formations created by nature millions of years ago. In addition to the Valley of Castles, you will enjoy such locations as: the Charyn River, the Black and Moon Canyon.
What's Included
- Waterproof shoe covers for your shoes (in case of rain or mud on location)
- Entrance ticket to Charyn Canyon National Park
- Entrance ticket to Kaindy National Park
- Professional guide
- Entrance ticket to Kolsay National Park
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- UAZ
- Waterproof shoe covers for your shoes (in case of rain or mud on location)
- Entrance ticket to Charyn Canyon National Park
- Entrance ticket to Kaindy National Park
- Professional guide
- Entrance ticket to Kolsay National Park
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- UAZ
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Our Advantages
• The company boasts its own fleet of vehicles, each equipped with USB and TYPE-C chargers at every seat.
• During the summer season, every tourist receives a complimentary neck fan with cool air, ensuring comfort and refreshment in hot weather throughout the tour.
• In the winter season, tourists are provided with complimentary warm…
Our Advantages
• The company boasts its own fleet of vehicles, each equipped with USB and TYPE-C chargers at every seat.
• During the summer season, every tourist receives a complimentary neck fan with cool air, ensuring comfort and refreshment in hot weather throughout the tour.
• In the winter season, tourists are provided with complimentary warm touch gloves and a cozy blanket, with the option to purchase extra warm socks for an additional fee.
• Our guides are informative, experienced, energetic, and cheerful, possessing an in-depth knowledge of their country’s history.
• We offer the most competitive prices for a variety of tours and excursions in Kazakhstan.
Enrich your spring with vibrant adventures! Join us on a journey through the stunning natural landscapes of Kazakhstan. Marvel at the majestic cliffs of the Charyn Canyon and witness the lunar-like terrain on Earth. Delight in the crystal-clear lake waters and lush green meadows.
- We recommend taking cash in the amount of 5.000-10.000 tenge per person for pocket money
Location
Zyliha Hotel
Baytursynova Street
We will be waiting for you at Baitursynov 104 with a van with Panda stickers.
Opposite the Astana International Hotel (large bus stop). There will be a Barbero hairdresser near the bus stop.
Bus will be waiting from 04.30 a.m. until 05.00 a.m. ❗️
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(81 Ratings)
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Nico_d
Apr 9, 2025
Amazing day! Thank you... - Amazing day! Thank you veeeery much, Panda travel! I really loved this day, full of emotions, stunning views of lakes and canyons. Super! Thank you so much! Guides are very polite and transportation is also comfy👍🏻highly recommend you!
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Rauan
Apr 5, 2025
Great day trip ! - Amazing day trip! Rustam was an energetic guide who kept everyone’s energy high during the trip. Highly recommend this company
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Svetlana_s
Apr 5, 2025
Memorable day in Kazakhstan - The tour was amazingly organized. Thank you to Panda Travel Company and your team! The vehicle was comfortable, and our guide, Mr. Rustam, was very helpful, always smiling, and conducted the tour professionally. Thank you again for this memorable trip!
The places we visited — OMG, no words! It was like paradise. It was super tiring, but super fun, especially with travel mates from different countries. Thanks again!
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Vamshi
Mar 24, 2025
Best service - The tour operator of panda travels Mr.Rustom was very friendly and helpful.
I will suggest this itinerary& travels to my colleagues also
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Adityaa973
Mar 13, 2025
Best one day tour to experience the nomadic wilderness of Kazakhstan - This tour with the help of our guide was immensely satisfying. We explored different regions of Almaty throughout our 17-hour journey and enjoyed local food all the while hearing stories of ancient Kazakhstan culture.
Our tour began sharply at 4:30 am and as our guide told us, very important to respect the time of others. That is one great lesson I take away from Kazakhstan.
This tour is also great for old/ elder person of a family because the guide is very empathetic towards understanding your concerns and will go out of their way to help you such as taking adequate breaks for snacks, stretching, washroom etc.
The tour group is given precise instructions by the guide for exploring places like Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes. There are many arrangements also such as horse riding, hiking, eating local food in Yurts etc. All this makes the tour very enjoyable!
As a last note, I saw the guide go above & beyond to drop fellow tour mates at their desired location which was different than the designated drop point. Very heart warming gesture.
Cheers to Panda Travels! I hope to visit again soon, till then best of luck!
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Igor_k
Mar 10, 2025
Had a great tour of the... - Had a great tour of the Kolsai and Kaindy lakes and Charon canyon for a reasonable price. More then enough time was given to spend on each place. Guide spoke good english and drivers were competent on hard terrain
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Jacob
Mar 10, 2025
Highly recommended day trip - An unforgettable experience.
Beautiful places and very nice tour guides. The food in a small village in the mountains was also very delicious and a nice extra.
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Aur_lienr787
Mar 8, 2025
Fabuleux - The guide who accompanied us throughout the day was great! He made the experience even more magical. The views are breathtaking, with sublime landscapes.
Thank you Rustam for a wonderful day!
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Timotheehal_t
Mar 7, 2025
I recently took a tour to... - I recently took a tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy Lake with Panda Travel, and it was an unforgettable experience! The trip was well-organized, and the itinerary allowed us to fully enjoy the stunning natural beauty of Kazakhstan.
Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and always ready to help, providing interesting facts about each location. Charyn Canyon amazed me with its breathtaking views, while Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes looked like something out of a fairy tale. The transportation was comfortable, and everything ran smoothly.
I highly recommend Panda Travel to anyone looking for a well-planned and enjoyable adventure in Kazakhstan. It was a truly memorable journey!
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Ginggang
Mar 29, 2025
Thrilling Experience - The tour was enjoyable and covered most of the tourist spots we had hoped to visit. However, as with any group tour, time was limited, so we couldn’t stay as long as we would have liked at each location.
We’re especially grateful to our tour guide, Ayam, for her warmth, dedication, and attentiveness. She did a fantastic job ensuring everything went smoothly.
The highlight of our trip was the horseback riding experience, it was the most fun and exciting part for us! It felt amazing to finally check it off our bucket list. 🤗♥️
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