Experience the breathtaking beauty of Kazakhstan’s nature on a group tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake, and Kaindy Lake. Explore stunning landscapes and witness mysterious natural phenomena.
- Charyn Canyon - The journey from Almaty to Charyn Canyon takes about 2.5 hours by minibus.
Often referred to as the Grand Canyon’s little brother, Charyn Canyon stretches approximately 150 km in length and reaches depths of up to 300 meters in certain areas. Our visit will include the “Valley of Castles,” which is 2.5 km long and 20-80 meters deep.
The Canyon’s formation dates back around 25 million years.
For hiking enthusiasts, there’s a 2.5 km trail leading to the Charyn River. Alternatively, you can opt for a car with an open roof for 500 KZT to enjoy the scenic views from the comfort of a vehicle. The Canyon and river offer breathtaking, picturesque views.
- Lake Kaindy - Following our visit to Charyn Canyon, we will head to Saty village for lunch at a local guest house or yurt. After lunch, a 40-minute drive will take us to Kaindy Lake. We will switch cars twice (using older vehicles), followed by a 15-minute walk to reach the lake. You will have about an hour of free time at Kaindy Lake.
Situated at an altitude of 2000 meters, Lake Kaindy is relatively young geologically. This 400-meter-long lake was created in 1911 when an earthquake caused a massive limestone landslide, forming a natural dam in the gorge, which was subsequently submerged, covering the spruce trees.
- Kolsai Lake - After visiting Kaindy, we will travel to Kolsay Lake through Saty village in our own vehicle.
Kolsay Lakes are among the most stunning locations in Kazakhstan. These lakes are situated at elevations of 1800, 2250, and 2700 meters above sea level. We will visit the first lake, located at an altitude of 1818 meters, with a length of 1 km and a width of about 300 meters. The beauty and tranquility of this place are unforgettable.
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- Bottled water included
- Lunch provided
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes covered
- Dinner
- (for +18 travelers)
- Breakfast
- Boating/16 usd, horse riding /23usd per person half an hour
In a single day, you can explore some of the most stunning natural sites: Charyn Canyon, known as the “little brother of the Grand Canyon,” Kolsay Lake, the gem of the Tyan Shan Mountains, and Kaindy Lake, a submerged forest. The breathtaking views of these unique, mysterious, and awe-inspiring natural wonders will captivate you.
Let the beauty of Kazakhstan’s nature inspire you.
- This tour requires minimum number of travellers ( 5 people).If it is canceled because the minimum isn’t met,you will be offered different date or a full refund
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.