• Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.
  • Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.

Private: Charyn & Black Canyons and Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes.

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ID: GYG685296-1126598
Category:
Country: Switzerland

Duration: 16:00 hours


Description

Choose one of two options: 9h: Visit Valley of Castles & Black Canyon (no lakes, 2.5h drive) 16h: Explore Charyn, Black Canyon, Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes ✅ Private car + English-speaking guide
Option 1: Canyons Only (9 hours)
Visit two of Kazakhstan’s most stunning natural sites.

Explore the Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon, a 12-million-year-old wonder. Enjoy a 2 km hike to the river with canyon views and geological insights.

Continue to the scenic Black Canyon for panoramic views and short walks.
Return to Almaty by late afternoon.

Option 2: Canyons + Lakes (16 hours)
Extend your trip with visits to the lakes.

After Charyn and Black Canyon, head to Kolsai Lake, surrounded by mountain forests.

Then, travel to surreal Kaindy Lake, famous for its sunken forest.
Return to Almaty late in the evening.

✅ Both options include private transport and an English-speaking guide.
️ Choose based on your time and interest: a quick canyon escape or a full-day mountain adventure.

Highlights

  • Our guide shares regional history, enhancing your experience.
  • Private
  • Immersive, convenient, and enriching.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
  • The price includes:
  • Transfer from the hotel to each location and back.
  • 1 liter of water per person.
  • Entrance tickets and fees for national parks.
  • Transportation cost from Saty Village to Lake Kaindy via Soviet-era UAZ or "bukhanka" minibus.
NOT INCLUDED
  • Not included in the price:
  • Meals
  • Horse rental at Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes.
  • Boat rental at Kolsai Lake.
  • Microbus inside Charyn Canyon.
  • Microbus near Lake Kaindy.
  • Other personal expenses.
  • It's advisable to bring cash as internet service may be unavailable in the area. You can opt out of these expenses if preferred.

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.