Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyons 2 Days Small Group Tour

Explore Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, and Kaindy Lakes in a 2-day tour. Enjoy comfortable transport, cozy guest houses, and local cuisine. Join us now!

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon and Kolsay Lake

Charyn Canyon National Park - Explore the canyon, visit the upper viewpoint, take photos
08:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty
10:00 Brief stop for coffee/restroom
11:00 Arrive at Charyn Canyon “Valley of the Castles”, visit various spots, walk through the canyon
13:00 Depart from Charyn Canyon…

What's Included
  • National parks entrance fees
  • English speaking guide
  • Overnight in the Saty Village
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the legendary Soviet van UAZ-452
What's Not Included
  • Boating (13$) and horseback-riding (13$)
Additional Information

Welcome to Kazakhstan! In just 2 days, you’ll explore the remarkable Charyn Canyon and the stunning Kolsai and Kaindy lakes in the Tian-Shan mountains. We prioritize our tourists’ comfort, offering cozy guest houses, comfortable transport, an English-speaking guide, and local cuisine. Join our small group tour to experience some of the most breathtaking…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(33 Ratings)
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Daydream32252320625
Aug 17, 2025
The condensed tour with super nice service - Overall: We could go to the 3 most famous and popular destinations around Almaty in 2 days. We could afford to save energy in physical and spare time to enjoy each destination. I surely recommend a 2 day tour. Kazakhstan very nice has abilities of attracting travelers so they offer many departure schedules. Additionally we can pay by cash in  both KZT and USD. Before the tour: They provided quick communication in English via Whatsapp. We can avoid any suspicions before departure. At the evening on the day before the tour, the tour guide gives us detailed pickup information. So it can be smooth. They booked Yandex taxi for me from my hostel to pick up location and from drop off location to my hostel. It includes tour expenses. During the tour: We can enjoy the amazing nature landscapes of Charyn canyon, black canyon, Kolsai lake and Kaindy lake with a super kind guide and good transportation. During my tour, Sayazhan handled it as a guide. I experienced many tours around the world but her customer care was super. Additionally they offered a 15 seater Toyota hi ace. We can spend comfort time on long distance travel. Accommodation and food were provided by a local guest house. It was clean and delicious. We can choose shared Yurt or standard room with other travelers. Cuisine was also selectable from chicken, beef or Vegetable.  Kazakhstan very nice is not a small agency and they offer many tours and many guides belong to them. The satisfaction really depends on the guide, but I can recommend the tour handled by Sayazhan was super.
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Boardingpass694149
Aug 16, 2025
A 'must do' when you're in Almaty! - It's a wonderful tour. Our guide Sasha was very knowledgeable and helped us understand the history and culture very nicely. The locations were beautiful beyond words. The traditional home cooked Kazak food was good too.
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Olafg10
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing two day tour from Almaty - I highly recommend this tour! You get incredible value for your money. The sister guides, Assem and Saya, are full of energy and create such a great vibe throughout the trip. I had so much fun, and the landscapes were absolutely stunning. The yurt was simple but comfortable and clean, and the food was delicious. Overall, it’s a solid 5 stars from me, highly recommended!
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785yiyingl
Aug 10, 2025
Great experience! - The trip was hosted by our guide Saya. From the day before the trip, she contacted participants on the trip itinerary and also reminded us to pack adequately for the expected weather, which was really sweet! Throughout the trip, we were very well taken care of, and Saya went a further mile to translate and shared information about the site with us. In the evening after dinner, we even had a campfire to toast some marshmallows and share stories☺️The trip was well planned and definitely left a good memory for us☺️
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Kwohtravels
Aug 9, 2025
Awesome 2D1N - Our tour was fantastic, largely thanks to our young guide Saya who brought so much energy and warmth to the experience. Her smile was infectious and made the whole tour feel personal and fun. The homestay was incredibly comfortable, and the food was delicious. We even had a mini campfire at night. Highly recommend this experience if you're looking for great vibes and a guide who truly makes the trip unforgettable.
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E6410zisofiam
Aug 7, 2025
DO IT! - Great experience, and beautiful places to visit. Kyrsans, our guide, was nice, patient and very friendly. I’d recommend this tour as you can see the real beauty of nature with no contamination. The guest house was very cozy and comfy, and very clean. The people were super nice and very welcoming.
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Rhejie
Aug 4, 2025
Superb - Amazing experience! Booked my Kazakhstan trip through this agency and everything was smooth. The staff were helpful, the guides were great, and the itinerary was well-planned. Highly recommend if you’re visiting Kazakhstan! 🇰🇿✨
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Fearless64825124658
Jul 17, 2025
Nice small group tour to Charyn canyon and 2 lakes - We are a family with 2 kids. We had a great experience with the tour! Our guide Bek is friendly and nice, he took a lot of photos for us!
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Anjalir230
Jun 2, 2025
Amazing! - Great two day tour. Can be done in a day we think. It was amazing. Azad was really nice and polite. He made the arrangements beautifully. He was very accommodating and helped us throughout the journey. The hosts at the lunch , dinner and accomodation were very sweet. Overall a great experience.
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Helenasz3597ab
Apr 14, 2025
Thank you for a great time in Kazakhstan - Great communication from the very start. Bek, our guide, was friendly, helpful and kept us entertained with his playlists. We saw amazing sights with lovely people. A great trip!
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From $140
up to 13 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).