Kolsai, Kaindy lakes & Charyn canyon with Yurt stay and Campfire

4.8
(129 reviews)
Almaty, Kazakhstan

2 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

Welcome to Kazakhstan! Over 2 unforgettable days, explore five of the most spectacular natural wonders of the Tian-Shan mountains in one group adventure.

Day 1: Black Canyon → Moon Canyon → Kolsai Lake. Evening campfire under a sky full of stars in Saty village.

Day 2: Soviet UAZ-452 ride to Kaindy Lake with its famous submerged forest → Charyn Canyon — the Grand Canyon of Central Asia.

Optional boat ride and horseback riding available on-site.

Accommodation in Saty village — choose your comfort:
Standard room (shared bathroom) — included in base price
En-suite room (private bathroom) — available for extra charge
⛺ Yurt experience (shared with group, sleeping on traditional floor mats) — available for extra charge

All meals included: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast. English-speaking guide.

Hotel pickup from 7 AM. Maximum 30-35 people.

What's Included

National parks entrance fees
English speaking guide
Overnight in the Saty Village
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Boating (13$) and horseback-riding (13$)
Taxi

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Moon Canyon, Black Canyon and Kolsay lake

    3 stops
  • 1
    Charyn Canyon National Park

    Black Canyon, viewing spot, photographing 13:30 Shortstop at Black Canyon, viewing spot 13:50 Departure from Black Canyon

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Charyn Canyon

    Moon Canyon, viewing spot, photographing

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kolsai Lake

    Walking, visiting several spots, boating

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Kaindy lake and Yellow Canyon

    2 stops
  • 4
    Lake Kaindy

    Walking, visiting several spots, photographing 08:00 Breakfast in the guesthouse 08:30 Head to Kaindy lake 11:30 Drive back to the Saty village

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Charyn Canyon National Park

    Yellow Canyon, viewing spot, photographing 12:00 Head to Yellow Canyon 13:30 Walk around Yellow canyon 15:00 Lunch on the way back to Almaty 18:00 Drop off in Almaty

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not allowed for travelers who can not withstand long trips by car, long walks and hikes
  • Not allowed for travelers with disabilities, injuries, diseases that limit physical abilities
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Cancellation Policy

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