Kolsai Lakes
Charyn Canyon
Incredible landscapes in one day!
Duration: 1 day
Price: from 73 USD
Do you want to see Kolsay Lakes and Charyn Canyon in one day? This express tour is ideal for those who have little time but a great desire to enjoy the natural wonders of Kazakhstan!
Useful information
The route is of medium difficulty - suitable for people with normal physical fitness.
Included
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Russian-speaking/Kazakh-speaking guide.
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Comfortable off-road vehicle
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Bottled water
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All entrance tickets to the national parks *
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Lunch in a Kazakh family
Kolsai Lakes
three glacial lakes with crystal clear water and picturesque spruce forests.Kaindy Lake
the famous ‘sunken forest’ where tree trunks rise straight out of the turquoise water.Charyn Canyon
is Kazakhstan's ‘Grand Canyon’, and its ‘Valley of Castles’ is mesmerising with rock formations.Tour Programme
- 05:30 – Transfer from the centre of Almaty, departure to Saty village (285 km).
- 07:30 – Stop at petrol station, rest.
- 08:45 – Inspection of the Black Canyon, an unusual section of the Charyn with dark rock formations.
- 10:30 – Arrival at Kayyndy car park, short trekking (1,5 km one way).
- Inspection of three panoramic points:
View of the lake from above.
The place where the river flows into the lake.
Shoreline with flooded trees. - 12:30 – Return to Saty village
- 13:30 – Traditional lunch in the guest house (included in the price)
Morning departure from Almaty
Charyn canyon - mysteries of nature
Kaindy Lake - sunken forest
Lunch in a Kazakh family
- 14:30 – Transfer to Kolsai-1 (15 km).
- Walk along the picturesque shore.
- 16:30 – Departure to Almaty, stop at the Valley of Castles.
- 18:00 – Panoramic view of the Charyn Canyon (descent into the canyon is not provided).
- 19:30 – Stop at petrol station in Chilik village.
- 21:30 – Arrival in Almaty.
Lower Kolsay Lake – a natural pearl
Charyn canyon - ‘Valley of castles’
Return to Almaty
Tour price
How to book a tour?
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Prices for children
Payment
You can pay for your booked tour using one of the following methods:
- Bank Card – use any bank card for online payment
- Kaspi Pay – convenient transfer via the Kaspi app
- Bank Transfer – payment to the company's bank account
- Cash – pay on-site at the meeting or in the office
What to bring?
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Headgear, sunglasses
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Tick repellent
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Identification document
Reviews
Amazing Almaty Experience with GreenX. We took the whole day SUV tour with GreenX from Almaty covering the canyons and Kandy lake. I loved the experience. Also, the local food at one of the homes was something to remember.
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Why GreenX is your reliable guide to the world of Kazakhstan adventures?
GreenX is not just a tour operator, but a team of professionals who turn travel into unforgettable stories.
We have been working since 2017, organized more than 5,000 tours, helped thousands of tourists discover the incredible nature of Kazakhstan and earned a reputation as one of the leading tour operators in Almaty.
Unlike standard offers, our tours include unique locations that are not publicly available, as well as individual routes for those who want to see Charyn, Altyn-Emel, Kolsay from a different angle.
Join us and see for yourself!
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