Explore the Majestic Kolsai Lake, Charyn Canyon & Black Canyon

4.4
(8 reviews)
Kazakhstan

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15 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

What's Included

Bottled Water
Transfer to down ro Charyn Canyon
Entrance fee
National parks Entrance Fees
Air-comditioned vehicle
Soft&hard Drinks
Special Foods&Drinks
Taxi Van instead of hiking 500KZT(1.5$-paid directly on the site)
Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the Van UAZ-452(6$)NOT INCLUDED
Boating At Kolsai Lake 10000KZT (20$)
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 15 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Charyn Canyon

    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

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Charyn National Park

    Black Canyon,Viewing spot Photographing

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Kolsai Lake

    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

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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