Group Tour in East Kazakhstan: 3 Canyons, 2 Lakes, and 1 River

What to Expect

Program with Timing
05:00 - meeting point gathering
05:30 - departure from Almaty
09:30 - arrival at Kolsai Lake
12:00 - off-road drive to Kaindy Lake
15:00 - visit to Charyn Canyon
17:00 - arrival at Charyn Canyon and Black Canyon
19:00-19:30 - return to Almaty
21:00-22:00 - arrival in Almaty

• Charyn Canyon - one of the most impressive natural attractions of Kazakhstan. You will admire its grand cliffs, gorges, and vivid red formations created by nature millions of years ago.

• Black Canyon. Black rocks and large caves create a unique atmosphere. You will see how beautifully the mountain peaks are adorned with autumn colors.

• Lunar Canyon. It challenges your imagination. You will be enchanted by the magic and mysteries of this amazing place, where the landscape resembles the surface of the Moon.

• Kolsai Lake. This lake is of amazing beauty, surrounded by mountains and pine forests. Optionally, you can take a boat or catamaran ride on the lake. There is a cafe on-site where you can have lunch. The menu includes pilaf, lagman, manty, shashlik, and salads.

• Kaindy Lake. The water here is almost invisible due to its purity, and the surrounding landscape with mountains and green meadows adds to the charm of this place. We will drive to the lake from the village on UAZs and, if you wish, on horses with experienced guides.

• Charyn River. Winding its way through the valley, the river offers tranquility and beauty of the surrounding world.

• The trip is conducted on a Mercedes Sprinter VIP minibus
• Bring a water bottle, warm clothes for the mountains, and ID or passport
• The tour will be guided by me or one of our team guides

Included in the Price

• Guided tour
• Transfers, including UAZ vehicles (to Kaindy Lake; there is no child seat in UAZs - please provide one yourself)
• Ecological fees

Additional Expenses (optional)

• Lunch at the cafe near Kolsai Lake - 500-600 rubles/person
• Horseback riding (2 km) - 1000 rubles/person
• Boat ride (5 people) or catamaran (4 people) - 800 rubles/40-50 minutes