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Almaty
Nature Tour

Almaty Kolsai & Kaindy Lake & Canyon Small Group Tour

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  • Confirmed within 24 hours
  • 1 person
  • Meeting at the designated location
  • Mobile voucher
  • Use only on the selected date
  • Cancellation available
  • Duration: 17 hours 30 minutes
  • English,Russian
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byung******

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2026.08.03
I highly recommend this tour if you can speak at least a little English. It's tiring all day from dawn until night, but you get to see all the best attractions Kazakhstan has to offer. The only downside is that the travel distances are long, so you only get to spend about 40 minutes at places like Kolsai. If you want to enjoy it properly, go for the 1-night, 2-day trip. Also, this wasn't Panda Travel, but this place is much better. I want to tell you to skip Panda. And it is actually cheaper to book through local tour agencies or Instagram apps than through places like this. Anyway, it's a fantastic tour you won't regret! * But that's strange; I don't think I ever granted this app permission to access my photos.

김유*

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2026.05.08
Thanks to our guide Zhenis, we had a fun and informative time. If you don't have much time, I highly recommend the Canyon Lake Tour as a short day trip 👍👍

김채*

BEST
2026.06.11
It was a satisfying tour in every way except for the parts conducted in English. It was perfect for exploring the surrounding area in a single day!

이다*

BEST
2025.10.02
This tour, with a small group of people and a comfortable, spacious vehicle, was a fantastic experience in Almaty thanks to the excellent driving skills of the driver and, above all, the best guide I've ever met, Aidar. The traditional Kazakh lunch we had during the tour was also delicious and impressive. I was so happy and grateful to have the perfect itinerary and Aidar, a meticulous, polite, considerate, and kind guide. I highly recommend it🙏🏻👍🏻✨ (It's too bad that I can't upload photos, so I can only leave a comment.)

임효*

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2025.09.14
totally worth it

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4.9 (58)
GYG
1 month ago

I had a very great day trip with the whole group and special thank you to our guide Ax and our good driver for keeping us safe from 6am till pass 9pm, always making sure that everyone is doing ok for the whole duration of the trip. Ax was really informative about Kazakhstan’s history and culture. We first visited the 3 canyons, Charyn, Moon and Black Canyons and in the afternoon we visited Kolsai Lake and Lake Kaindy before heading back to Almaty City. Overall this day trip is really recommended specially to those travellers who have limited time in Almaty, the lakes and canyons will be covered in 1 day.

1 month ago

This was one of the best tours I’ve done while traveling. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking. Kolsai Lake, Kaindy Lake, and Charyn Canyon are all incredible and each one felt unique. The itinerary was well planned, everything ran on time, and I never felt rushed despite seeing so much in one day. What really made this tour special was our guide, Jan. He was outstanding from start to finish. He was friendly, knowledgeable, organized, and always happy to answer questions. He made everyone feel welcome, kept the group on schedule without making anyone feel pressured, and his enthusiasm for Kazakhstan really came through. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does and wants everyone to have an unforgettable experience. If you’re visiting Almaty, I highly recommend this tour. The landscapes are unforgettable, and Jan made an already amazing day even better. This was easily one of the highlights of my trip.

1 month ago

It was very wonderful experience and the tour guide was very kind and helpful. I strongly recommend this tour when you visit Almaty.

1 month ago

Was a fantastic way to see so many great sites all within the one day long tour. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Would certainly recommend this tour.

17 days ago

A Long but good day


Highlights

Embark on a small group nature tour from Almaty!

This tour allows you to see the best views of Kazakhstan, including Kolsay Lake, Kaindy Lake, Charyn Canyon, and Black Canyon. This is a small group tour with a maximum of 15 participants, so you can enjoy the tour comfortably and leisurely in a minibus.

Depart from Almaty city center, experience the beautiful nature of Kazakhstan, and return to Almaty for a safe and comfortable trip!


Program

Comfortable and in-depth small group tour,
Lake & Canyon Tour

Travel to the natural attractions you must see in Kazakhstan in a relaxed and in-depth small group tour!

The tour starts early in the morning in Almaty city center. Relax in a comfortable vehicle and move to Charyn Canyon National Park. With your guide, you can see the magnificent and unique rock formations of Charyn Canyon, known as the Grand Canyon of Central Asia, and the Black Canyon, an attached canyon! Afterwards, move to Kaindy Lake, where tree trunks rising above the water are mysterious, and enjoy a walk and have lunch in Saty. Finally, move to Kolsai Lake, stroll around the beautiful lake surrounded by pine trees and alpine meadows, relax, and return to Almaty. Spend a fulfilling and informative time listening to the history and interesting stories of the area from a friendly and experienced guide!

 

Tour Recommendation Points

🙌 Small Group Tour:
With a maximum of 15 participants, you can enjoy the attractions in a relaxed and more detailed manner.

⏱️ Kazakhstan's Top 3 Natural Attractions 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 the hassle of transportation and course planning!

💸 Cost Savings:
You can save on accommodation, food, and car rental costs because you visit three attractions at once without staying overnight for several days.

🚐 Comfortable Transportation:
Comfortable seating is provided in the vehicle, so you can travel comfortably regardless of the weather, and a skilled driver is with you to minimize safety risks on unpaved roads and mountainous areas.

🏞 Even to Black Canyon!
It's a fulfilling experience because you can see not only the three natural attractions that are usually visited, but also the Black Canyon!

 

A Quick Look at the Travel Course

🌄 Charyn Canyon:
A canyon formed 12 million years ago with a length of about 154km and a depth of about 300m, where you can see red sandstone and rock towers.

⛰️ Black Canyon
Black Canyon is an attached canyon of Charyn Canyon, boasting unique geological features and colors!

🌲Kaindy Lake:
At Kaindy Lake, a submerged lake formed by an earthquake in 1911, you can take great photos of the mysterious scenery, including tree trunks rising above the water and preserved branches underwater.

🏞 Kolsai Lake:
A clear lake made of glacial water from the Tian Shan Mountains, where you can relax while seeing lush coniferous forests, wildflowers, and alpine meadows.


Tour Course

Tour Itinerary


Information

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels
  • Minibus
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Local lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Transportation to Kaindy Lake by Soviet van
  • National Park entrance fee

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

How To UseHow To Use

  • Please check your mobile voucher via email or the WAUG app.
  • Present your passport and mobile voucher to the guide.
  • Valid only on the specified date and time.
  • The local tour operator will send a separate email 1 day prior (meeting time may vary).

Meeting Point:
Novotel Living Almaty Zhetysu
Abylai Khan Ave 55, Almaty 050004 Kazakhstan
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Kazakhstan Hotel
Kazakhstan Hotel, Dostyk Ave 52/2, Almaty 480051, Kazakhstan
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Holiday Inn Express Almaty by IHG
Seifullin Avenue 597/5, Almaty 050067 Kazakhstan
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Meeting Time:
6:00 AM
* Please arrive 10 minutes prior.
* The meeting time may be changed due to local circumstances. Please check your voucher for the exact time.
* The local tour operator will send a separate email 1 day prior. Please check your inbox, as it may sometimes be filtered as spam.
* The meeting time can be adjusted up to 1 day before the tour. Please be sure to check the confirmation email sent the day before!

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Cancellation and Refund

• If notified up to 48 hours before the start of the tour: Full refund of the tour fee
• Cancellation/refund requests must be received during business hours (Monday to Friday 10:00~18:00 / excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays), and cancellations received outside of business hours will be processed on the next business day (based on business hours).
• Cancellation and refund requests must be made within business hours and must be confirmed.
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