Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes day trip
12 hDuration
2–10 guestsPrivate for your party
English-speakingGerman & French on request
Free cancellationFull refund up to 48 hours before the start
About this experience
Kazakhstan’s grand canyon and alpine lakes in one long, unforgettable day from Almaty, lunch included.
What you’ll do
07:00
Almaty pickup
Comfortable minivan, coffee stop on the way.
10:00
Charyn Canyon
Walk the Valley of Castles to the river.
13:00
Lunch in Saty village
Home-cooked lunch with a local family.
14:30
Kolsai Lake
Lakeside walk in the spruce forest; return by 19:00.
Included
Transport from Almaty
English-speaking guide
Lunch
Park entrance fees
Meeting point
Pickup from Almaty hotels at 07:00.
What guests say
“Long day (14 hours) but Charyn and the two lakes in one go is efficient and the driver was excellent. Kaindy’s sunken forest is unreal. Lunch in a village house was a nice touch.”
Victor Ivanov · June 2026
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Doing a full Kazakhstan tour?Part of our group tours in this country — or we add it to any private itinerary.
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