Kazakhstan · KOLSAI & KAINDY LAKES TOURS
Kaindy is the drowned spruce forest, Kolsai the chain of mountain lakes above it, and almost every trip pairs them with Charyn. The 15 below sort the long single day from the two-day version, with prices and how much walking each involves.
See Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, Kolsai, and Kaindy Lakes on a long but memorable Almaty day trip for $58.
“I had a wonderful experience with Karina as our tour guide. She was well informed, organized, and very approachable. She took great care of the group and shared interesting details about each place. Her positive attitude made the tour truly enjoyable. Thank you, Karina.”
See Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake from Almaty on a long, value-packed small-group day with local lunch and mountain views.
“It was a great day trip. Lunch was delicious. The guide Dinara was also great thanks a lot for everything :)”
See Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes from Almaty on a long, affordable guided day with mountain views, walks, and optional rides.
“I had an amazing winter adventure on the Kolsay Lake, Kaindy Lake, Charyn Canyon, and Black Canyon tour! The snow-dusted mountains around Kolsay Lake looked magical, Kaindy Lake’s frozen waters and sunken trees created a surreal, fairy-tale landscape, and Charyn Canyon in winter was truly majestic with its icy cliffs and serene beauty. The tour was perfectly organized, cozy, and offered a peaceful way to experience Kazakhstan’s stunning winter scenery, absolutely unforgettable!”
See Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, and Moon Canyon on a long, lively Almaty day trip for $43.
“The trip was flawless, a seamless blend of perfect moments. Our guide was exceptional, turning every stone to reveal hidden gems and sharing insights that enriched the experience. The ride itself was smooth, allowing us to soak in the scenery without a single bump in the road. It was, in every sense, an ideal journey.”
Explore Kolsai, Kaindy, Charyn, Black, and Moon Canyons from Almaty with Kazakh meals, a yurt stay, and an English-speaking guide.
“everything is on time and the tour guide always very helpful”
Explore Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn Canyon from Almaty on a two-day tour with yurts, local meals, bonfires, and mountain scenery.
“Well organised & extremely well guided. Thank you to our guide Luba who is both fun & professional. Thanks too to our driver who kept us safe on the long drives.”
Explore Charyn Canyon, Moon Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes on a long, scenic Almaty day tour with lunch and off-road transport.
“It was a very long tour. We left the hotel at 6am and were dropped back at 10.30pm. Jenis the tour guide was amazing in handling the group and making sure that the group adhered to the timeline. We were able to cover 5 spots in the day and they were quite distant from each other. The food was amazing at lunch. Highly recommend this if you want to cover all places in just one day. But if you are a slow traveller then go for a 2 day tour as it lets you explore more as you have a little extra time at hand.”
See Charyn, Black and Moon Canyons plus Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes on a demanding 17-hour Almaty day tour with local lunch.
“I am satisfied because I visited famous places even though it was a short time.”
Review of Almaty’s 2-day tour to Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn Canyon, with UAZ rides, village lodging, meals, and practical tips.
“I loved everything about this tour, from seeing the lakes and the canyon to trying authentic Kazakh food, and getting to meet great people.”
See Kolsai and Kaindy lakes and Charyn Canyon on a 17-hour Almaty day trip with transport, park fees, guides, and optional horse riding.
“I’m solo traveller Our guide is Ice Sultan and K…(somethings sorry 🙏) Both of them are very nice and kind Information and Introduction of each spot are perfect. They also entertain with easy Kazakh song and some speeches. Don’t miss to ride a horse with Kaindy lake view I’ll recommend to other exactly !”
See Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake from Almaty on a long, low-cost day trip with hiking, guides, optional horses, and boat rides.
“It was an express tour but didn't feel like it. The trip was fun and informative. Special mention to our tour guides Dimash and Aizee who made it so much fun. Would recommend them instantly”
See Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes plus Charyn Canyon on a demanding 16-hour Almaty day trip with transport, guide, and park fees included.
“Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes were absolutely stunning—peaceful, fresh, and surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests. Kaindy’s sunken trees made the lake feel unique and almost magical, while Kolsai was calm and perfect for relaxing and Read more”
Review of a private 2-day Almaty tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy, with an SUV, guide, and guest-house stay.
“I recently attended a two-day tour guided by a professional and kind driver, Victor (apologies if I've misspelled the name), and an exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable guide, Margu. We are grateful for their hard work and excellent Read more”
See Kolsai, Kaindy, Charyn, Moon, and Black Canyons on a practical three-day tour from Almaty with local stays and meals.
“Despite starting at the odd time of 8pm, everything was orderly planned with guesthouses owners out to receive us at 2 or 3 am in Saty village.The quest house rooms were simple but clean, adequate and okay. The hostess prepared simple Read more”
Review of the $48 Almaty tour to Kaindy, Kolsai, and Black Canyon, with practical advice on transport, timing, food, hikes, and value.
“Our guide, Alina, was perfect - welcoming, understood the history and mythology of the region, balanced narrating in two languages well, and very hospitable. It's a big bus trip, and an excellent way to see a lot of the highlights in one day if you're short on time. We really enjoyed our time.”
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