Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour

4.8
(383 reviews)
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Within 2 days you will visit the most famous places of Almaty region - Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn, Black and Moon Canyons

Inclusions

  • National parks entrance fees
  • Off-road transfer to Lake Kaindy on Soviet van
  • Karaoke and bonfire after dinner
  • Accommodation in rooms with attached WC and yurts (nomadic dwelling) shared with other participants
  • Lunch
  • Transportation on modern van/bus with A/C
  • Vegetarian food (if required)
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
  • Breakfast

Exclusions

  • Special dietary food & soft drinks
  • Boating and horseback-riding (optional from 6000 KZT/person)
  • Private accommodation (contact us if you need it)

Good to Know

  • 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
  • Important note: Children under 5 y.o. are not allowed on the tour
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

Description

Within 2 days you will visit the most famous places of Almaty region - Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn, Black and Moon Canyons. The tour itinerary is designed in such a way that you have time to enjoy all the tour sights fully. Our comfortable transportation will provide you with a pleasant experience, ensuring you remain comfortable during long trips. In the evening, you will enjoy a rustic dinner of local cuisine, as well as games and fun around the bonfire. For the night, tourists are accommodated in the yurt camp at the picturesque foothill far from the noise of the roads, where only the sound of a mountain river can be heard and the starry sky can be clearly seen. Here, you will feel the spirit of the nomadic lifestyle, enjoy the silence away from civilization, and be united with nature (accommodation in a house is also possible).

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4.8 / 5

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Based on 383 reviews

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We joined the 2-day tour with KazGuided Tours to Charyn Canyon, Moon Canyon, Black Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsay Lake. The bus was comfortable and everything was well organized. Our guide Luba was a...
GaryFell1
We had a wonderful trip. The canyons and lakes were extremely picturesque and the accommodation and meals were excellent. Our guide Aider did a fantastic job keeping us informed about the sites and th...

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