Explore the Majestic Kolsai Lake, Charyn Canyon & Black Canyon
Description
05:00 – Pick-up 05:40 – Departure from Almaty 07:00 – Short stop for coffee/WC 08:40 – Arrival at Charyn Canyon “Valley of Castles” • Visiting several viewpoints • Walking along the canyon 09:30 – Shuttle taxi service at Charyn Canyon starts operating • Walking down to the canyon on foot • Optional shuttle taxi ride back up 12:00 – Arrival at Black Canyon • Photo stop with eagle • Swing near the cliff • Panoramic viewpoints & photography 13:00 – Lunch at Kolsai Lake 14:30 – Free time at Kolsai Lake • Walking by the lake • Relaxing & taking photos 17:00 – Departure to Almaty 18:30–19:00 – Stop near Shelek • Free time for dinner/coffee 22:00 – Drop-off in Almaty
Tour Options
Itinerary
05:00 Pick-up and Depature from Almaty 07:00 shortstop for coffee/WC 8:40 Arrival at Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles" Visiting sereral spots,walking Along canyon
Black Canyon,Viewing spot Photographing
16:00 Transfer to the Lower Kolsai Lake from Saty 17:00 Leaving Kolsai Lakes National Park 20:30 Shortstop for coffee/WC 22:00 Drop-off in Almaty
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our guide will hold a sign with “Nomad Trails” and wear a white cap for easy recognition. Pick-up starts 30–60 minutes before departure, depending on the number of stops. We can also meet you at 28 Shevchenko Street, in front of the National Academy of Sciences building (National Academy of Sciences). Pick-up from hotels near Dostyk Avenue is also available upon request.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Reviews(11)
It was good thank you Olzhas driver and guide are good people👍🏻and hotel system and personal care is very nice Nomad Travel thank you all
Had a great time on this tour The places were absolutely beautiful and everything went smoothly Really happy I decided to join
Thank you for the wonderful trip! Everything was perfectly organized, from the comfortable transportation to the well-planned itinerary. The views at Kolsai Lake, Kaindy Lake, and Charyn Canyon were absolutely breathtaking. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the journey enjoyable from start to finish. This tour was one of the highlights of my visit to Kazakhstan. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore the country’s beautiful nature and landscapes!” 🌄🇰🇿🚐
I am an Indonesian woman living in South Korea. I came alone to travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan, from May 1 to May 4, 2026. I had booked the Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyon tour package through AGODA well in advance, and the tour was operated by NOMAD TRAILS. My tour schedule for May 3, 2026, included a 5:00 a.m. pick-up at my hotel. On May 3, I waited in the hotel lobby before 5:00 a.m., but the tour guide never came to pick me up. I waited patiently from 5:05, 5:10, and 5:30, but the tour guide never showed up. Finally, from 5:33 to 7:56 a.m., I called 12 times, but no one answered, and they didn't respond to my five WhatsApp messages. NOMAD TRAILS' service as a tour operator was extremely poor and outrageous. I am a woman traveling alone from Korea to Almaty, Kazakhstan, for vacation. I booked the tour because I don't understand Kazakh or Russian. And I didn't dare to visit Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon on my own because it was so far away. I came all the way from Korea to Almaty because I really wanted to see Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon, but because of Nomad Trails, my trip to Almaty was completely ruined, and I was very stressed. I couldn't book the Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon tour through other tour operators because I didn't have enough time, because on May 4th I had to go back to Korea and to go to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon on that day was impossible because the bookings were full and couldn't be done at short notice. Besides the poor service, Nomad Trails is also a fraud and irresponsible towards foreign tourists. They have refunded my money, but that's not enough, they should compensate me for causing me so much stress and wasting my time not being able to visit Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon!
we apalagize about that!!!
The Kolsai tour exceeded all expectations. The scenery is simply stunning, with beautiful lakes surrounded by mountains and forests. It felt like a hidden paradise.
: This tour to Kolsai Lakes was absolutely unforgettable. The nature is breathtaking — crystal-clear water, mountains, and fresh air all around. The journey was comfortable, and everything was well organized from start to finish.
One of the best experiences in Kazakhstan! The trip to Kolsai Lake was absolutely breathtaking. The scenery is unreal — crystal-clear water surrounded by mountains and fresh air everywhere.
I had a fantastic time on this tour. Everything was well organized from start to finish, and the guide was very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They shared interesting information about the places we visited and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the trip.
This tour was absolutely unforgettable! The beauty of Kolsai Lakes and Lake Kaindy is beyond words — truly one of the most stunning places I’ve ever visited.
Thank you !!!
An unforgettable experience! From the beginning, the organization was impeccable. The guide was very professional, friendly and with a great knowledge about each place we visited. GOOD🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
thank you!!!
