Almaty: Kolsay&Kaindy Lakes Day Trip

In one day, full of things,
Lake Colsay & Lake Kaindy

A full day tour that takes you to Kazakhstan's must-see natural attractions!

Start your tour from Almaty city early in the morning, relax in a comfortable vehicle, and head to Kaindy Lake. Take great photos of the mysterious Kaindy Lake with its wooden pillars rising above the water! Afterwards, head to Kolsay Lake and take a healing walk around the beautiful lake surrounded by pine trees and Alpine meadows. Depending on the option selected, you can add a tour of Charyn Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of Central Asia, before visiting the two lakes. Enjoy a meaningful and informative time listening to the history and interesting stories of the region from a friendly and experienced guide!

Tour Recommended Points

⛰️ Additional Charn Canyon itinerary available:
Choose from a leisurely tour of the two lakes or an optional tour that includes a visit to the Charn Canyon, so choose the one that best suits your taste and schedule!

⏱️ TOP 3 Natural Attractions in Kazakhstan You Can See in One Day:
You can see Kazakhstan's unique and mysterious popular natural attractions in just one day. We recommend visiting on a tour without worrying about the hassle of transportation and course planning!

💸 Cost savings:
You can save money on accommodation, food, and car rental by visiting three attractions at once without staying multiple days.

🚐 Comfortable movement:
We have vehicles with comfortable seats so you can travel comfortably regardless of the weather, and we have experienced drivers to minimize safety risks on unpaved roads and mountainous areas.

A brief look at the travel course

🏞 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.

🌲 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.

🌄 Charn Canyon (if option selected):
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.