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By Joinme Asia

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$66 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 16h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover the unique landscapes of Charyn Canyon and Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes
    • Admire the natural beauty of the Black Canyon and Moon Canyon
    • Enjoy a guided tour of the Charyn Canyon and the Valley of Castles
    • Take an optional boat or catamaran ride on the Kolsai Lake
    • Choose your best experience in Almaty

Activity location

    • Almaty City
    • Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Abay Ave 50, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan | There will be a big stop along Abai Street. Look for a bus with a Joinme Asia logo or a guide in a green Joinme uniform.
    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes (without Charyn Canyon)

  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h
    16h
  • English

Visit beautiful Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes, with a brief bonus stop for stunning panoramic views at Black Canyon. This bilingual tour is guided in English and Russian, perfect for mountain and lake lovers. Enjoy more time in nature and ride a horse or boat.

Starting time: 5:15 AM
Price details
AU$66.11 x 2 AdultsAU$132.22
Total
Price is AU$132.22
Until Fri, 13 Nov

Kolsai & Kaindy lakes and Charyn Canyon in 1 day

  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h
    16h
  • English

Visit Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes and Charyn and Black Canyons in one day. Receive a small gift during this bilingual tour, guided in English and Russian.

Starting time: 5:10 AM
Price details
AU$83.74 x 2 AdultsAU$167.48
Total
Price is AU$167.48
Until Fri, 13 Nov

Small Group Tour to Kolsai Lake & Charyn Canyon

  • Activity duration is 16 hours16h
    16h
  • English

Explore Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon, including the Valley of Castles and Moon and Black Canyons. Kaindy Lake is not included. This bilingual tour is guided in English and Russian and gives nature lovers more time to enjoy the landscapes.

Starting time: 5:00 AM
Price details
AU$102.84 x 2 AdultsAU$205.68
Total
Price is AU$205.68
Until Fri, 13 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Round trip transport
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Inclusions
    Entry ticket to Kolsai Lakes National Park
  • Inclusions
    Entry ticket to Charyn Canyon National Park
  • Inclusions
    Entry tickets to Kaindy Lake (if option selected)
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks (available at your destination)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: Pregnant women

What you can expect

  • Discover the natural beauty of Kazakhstan on a day trip from Almaty
    Choose the route that suits you best from the three suggested options

    Option 1. Kolsay, Kaindy and Charyn Canyon in 1 day
    This is an opportunity to visit all the main beauties of the Almaty region such as Kolsay, Kaindy lakes and Charyn Canyon in 1 day.

    Option 2. Kolsay Lake and Charyn Canyon National Park.
    Here you skip Kaindy Lake where you need to drive off-road, but you will have the opportunity to spend more time on Kolsay Lake and in Charyn Canyon National Park

    Option 3. Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
    Here you devote a full day to an excursion to the pearls of the Tien Shan Mountains, Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
    On Kolsay Lake you will have the opportunity to ride boats (summer time) and enjoy a cool view of the lake

    Start your day at our meeting point, which is located in the centre of Almaty, near to the state Circus. Meet your guide and hop into your vehicle. Drive to the Charyn Canyon, also known as the Valley of Castles. Admire the unique rock formations and take in the views of the canyon.

    Finish your time at the lake and begin the drive back to Almaty.

Location

Activity location

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    • Almaty City
    • Almaty City, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Abay Ave 50, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan | There will be a big stop along Abai Street. Look for a bus with a Joinme Asia logo or a guide in a green Joinme uniform.
    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • пр-т. Абая 50, Алматы 050000, Казахстан | There will be a big stop along Abai Street. Look for a bus with a Joinme Asia logo or a guide in a green Joinme uniform.
    • Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan