3-Day Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lakes Tour with Kaindy Lake

3 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on an unforgettable one-day private adventure to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lakes, and Kaindy Lake. Marvel at the breathtaking rock formations of Charyn Canyo...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Almaty, Sharyn Canyon, Kolsay Lakes National Park · Languages: English, Russian

Know before you go: Kolsay Lake is located almost 300 km from Almaty. The trip is about 3.5 hours by car from Almaty to Kolsay Lake.

About Kolsay Lakes National Park

Kazakhstan

Kolsay Lakes National Park

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What's Included

Bottle of water per person
All entrance fees
Lunch
Off-road taxi to Kaindy Lake

Not Included

Alcohol and dinner

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Charyn Canyon and the Valley of Castles

8:00 - 10:30. Your first destination will be Charyn Canyon. It is about a 2.5-hour drive to the canyon, and you can spend about 1 hour there. Admire the beautiful views from the top of Charyn Canyon, walk along a path through the canyon, and see rock formations that look like castles. Enjoy the amazing landscapes of Charyn Canyon and the Valley of Castles.
2

Day 02

Discover Kolsay Lakes and Black Canyon

11:30 - 13:00. Your second destination will be Kolsay Lakes. It is about a 1.5-hour drive (100 km) from Charyn Canyon to the lake. On the way, you will stop at Black (Lunar) Canyon. Kolsay Lakes are one of the wonders of Kazakhstan, often called the Switzerland of Kazakhstan. The lakes are located on the northern slope of the Tian Shan Mountains in southeast Kazakhstan. You will spend about 1.5 hours there.
3

Day 03

Visit the Incredible Kaindy Lake

14:30 - 15:30. Kaindy Lake. "This view is worth a thousand words" is how we can describe Kaindy Lake. Visit this incredible place and see it with your own eyes.