2 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy Lakes
Description
Explore the stunning landscapes of Kazakhstan on this private 2-day tour, featuring the iconic Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes along with the breathtaking Charyn Canyon. Begin your journey in Almaty and marvel at the unique beauty of Lake Kaindy, famous for its submerged forest, and Kolsai Lake, where you can enjoy activities like horseback riding and boating. This tour offers personalized experiences with a knowledgeable guide, private transportation, and comfortable accommodation in private houses with mountain view near Kolsay lake. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. - Private transportation and expert guide included - Enjoy off-road transfers to scenic locations - Activities available: horseback riding and boat rides - Accommodation in private house with mountain view (BBQ zone, fire pit and yurt available)
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Driver will be waiting for you in the main entrance of the Hotel with the lead traveler's name.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Total stops take 9 hours including (2 hours in Caryn Canyon, 3 hours in Kaiyndy Lake and 4 hours in Kolsay Lake) and driving time take 6-8 hours including both sides. Stop times might be customized by traveler's request.
Reviews(9)
We had a absolutely lovely time on the 2 day trip with Sam and his colleague.. they were very patient to understand our needs and helped us out. I highly recommend this tour with Sam.
An absolutely wonderful tour! Our guide, Bayan, provided kind and detailed explanations, while our driver, Konti, ensured a safe and comfortable ride throughout the journey. Thanks to them, we had an amazing time exploring the two canyons, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy Lake in complete comfort. Personally, I had a hard time with the food during the trip as it didn't suit my taste, but they thoughtfully found an excellent local restaurant where I could finally enjoy a fantastic meal. I booked this tour based on its high ratings, and I am more than happy to leave this review for future travelers. Highly recommended!
We had the most wonderful 2-day trip with Sam as our guide! He was absolutely brilliant, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. So warm and hospitable throughout. We learned so much about the local culture and had plenty of meaningful conversations, which made the whole experience even more special. The scenery was breathtaking, from the canyon to the two lakes—truly unforgettable. We felt safe the entire time, and Sam also helped with translation, making everything run smoothly. The mountain house we stayed in was stunning, with some of the best views imaginable. I couldn’t recommend Sam enough! If you want to experience the true Kazakh way, this is the tour to book!
Relaxed trip with a good guide, comfortable car and good private accommodation. You can just adjust the program in consultation with the guide.
One of the best, most interesting and high-quality tours — I recommend it to everyone. The food is delicious, they show you all the most beautiful places, and as a bonus they take amazing photos!
Snowy mountains + cozy cabin = the ultimate winter dream! ❄️🏠 The views of the lakes and canyons were absolutely breathtaking. A huge shoutout to our amazing tour guide and host, Sanzhar, for being so kind and accommodating. This trip was a total 10/10—highly recommend! 🏔️✨
Love this tour! It was adventurous but convenient at the same time. I felt safe despite the fact that I have to ride the horse that I’m not so familiar with. Thanks to the guide (Mr.Ayan), who has an expertise in what he does and great service mind making us feel safe and warm throughout the trip. We were vibing along and have great conversation throughout, which is very enjoyable for us to learn about Kazakstan and build a friendship with locals. We’re literally thinking to go back again in Summer because of this tour! Thank you so much😊
We have a good experience and good time there. Our guide was excellent in English and very helpful. If you looking for off road trips and landmarks I’am highly recommend!
Good experience with this operators, esp Ayan, our guide . The tour covers three important tourist attractions in the comfort. Evening stay at the chalet was good experience.
