[2-Day] Almaty: Charyn Canyon&Kolsay&Kaindy Lakes Tour

Take your time for 1 night and 2 days,
Almaty Nature Tour

Start your tour from your chosen meeting point in Almaty, relax in a comfortable vehicle and head to Charyn Canyon National Park. Enjoy a hike with your guide and see the majestic and unique rock formations called the Grand Canyon of Central Asia! Afterwards, enjoy a lunch prepared with local cuisine at the Sati Village Guesthouse, and then head to Kolsay Lake to take a healing walk around the beautiful lake surrounded by pine trees and Alpine meadows.

In the evening, move to the yurt camp located at the foot of a picturesque mountain to enjoy dinner and experience the nomadic life and the quiet nature. On the second day, move to the mysterious Kaindy Lake with its wooden pillars rising above the water to enjoy a walk and see the Black Canyon and Yellow Canyon. Have a meaningful and informative time listening to the history and interesting stories about the region from a friendly and experienced guide!

Tour Recommended Points

⏱️ TOP 3 Natural Attractions in Kazakhstan:
You can see Kazakhstan's unique and mysterious popular natural attractions. We recommend that you visit them on a tour without worrying about the hassle of transportation and course planning!

🏞 Black Canyon + Yellow Canyon!
It's packed with things to do, as you'll get to see the three most popular natural attractions, as well as Black Canyon and Yellow Canyon!

🏕️ In-depth 2 days and 1 night!
This is a tour where you can leisurely enjoy the beautiful nature for 1 night and 2 days, as well as experience Kazakhstan's traditional food and culture!

🚐 Comfortable movement:
We have comfortable and spacious vehicles available to ensure comfortable travel regardless of the weather, and experienced drivers are with you to minimize safety risks on unpaved roads and in mountainous areas.

A brief look at the travel course

DAY1: Departure from Almaty > Charn Canyon > Lunch > Kolsay Lake > Arrival at accommodation and dinner

🌄 Charn Canyon:
This is a canyon formed 12 million years ago, with a length of about 154 km and a depth of about 300 m. You can see red sandstone and rock towers.

🏞 Lake Colsay:
You can heal yourself by encountering lush coniferous forests, wild flowers, and Alpine meadows in a clear lake made of glacial water from the Tian Shan Mountains.

DAY2: Breakfast > Kaindy Lake > Lunch > Black Canyon & Yellow Canyon > Return to Almaty

🌲 Lake Kaindy:
Kaindy Lake, a submerged lake formed by an earthquake in 1911, is a great place to take photos with its mystical landscape of tree trunks rising above the water and preserved branches under the water.

⛰️ Black Canyon & Yellow Canyon
Black Canyon and Yellow Canyon are sub-canyons of Charn Canyon, each boasting unique geological features and colors!