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The 15 Best Charyn Canyon Tours from Almaty

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Charyn is two hundred kilometres of nothing and then a two-hundred-metre hole in the ground. The 15 below are the ones worth the drive: which reach the Valley of Castles early enough to walk it before the heat, which carry on to the Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, which stop at the Bartogai reservoir, and what a seat in each vehicle costs.

Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip

Almaty: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip - Kolsai Lake: the calmer pause and the lunch you pay for

1.Charyn Canyon, Kolsay, and Kaindy Lakes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,522 reviews · 17 hours · from $58Our pick

Almaty day trip to Charyn and Black Canyons, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, plus Moon Canyon, with early pickup and optional horse ride.

“It was amazing. Our guides Nous and Karina were super fun, patient and helpful. The time was well managed, we were guided really well throughout all the spots. It was not rushed although we had to cover 3 spots along with one bonus spot. The vehicles were amazing. You get to experience the luxury Mercedes minibus and also the classic vintage soviet era buses. I would 100% recommend this tour.”

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Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour

Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small-Group Tour - Charyn Canyon National Park, Valley of the Castles in the morning

Almaty: Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyons Day Trip

Almaty: Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyons Day Trip - Picking the right route: 1 day with Kaindy, 1 day without off-road, or a full lakes day

3.Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyons Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 505 reviews · 16 hours · from $43Best value

One long day from Almaty for **Charyn Canyon** and the **Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes**, with a guide, park entry, and optional boat rides.

“I really enjoyed everything. Kazakhstan is beautiful and the walks were really wonderful and it's great to be out in nature and then get a nap on the bus 😍 I had a lot of fun and the guides were really interesting, friendly and informative. I learned a lot and had a brilliant day!!! I highly recommend anyone visiting kazakhstan book this trip, you won't regret it!!!!”

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Almaty: Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyons 2-Day Tour

Almaty: Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyons 2-Day Tour - Day one: Kolsai Lakes plus Charyn Canyon time that actually lets you look

4.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes & Charyn Canyons 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 2 days · from $130

2 days in Kazakhstan’s Almaty region: Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, Charyn canyons, a real yurt night, and Kazakh cuisine.

“The tour was amazing! Our tour guide, Luba, was also wonderful. She shared interesting stories about the places we visited and gave us plenty of time to explore the main attractions. I think we could spend a bit more time at Moon Canyon compared to Black Canyon.”

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Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour

Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour - Day 1 in Charyn National Park: Moon Canyon viewpoints and a quick Black Canyon stop

5.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · from $130

2 days from Almaty to Kolsai and Kaindy lakes plus Charyn Canyons, with A/C transport, yurt camp, and meals included.

“Wonderful trip! Our tour guide, Zhenis, was well organized, personable, knowledgeable and fun. He even serenaded us with karaoke's after our evening meal. The rooms were comfortable, quiet and clean (we chose the optionally priced rooRead more”

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From Almaty: Kolsay, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip

From Almaty: Kolsay, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip - Kaindy Lake: the Soviet-era UAZ ride and the forest that looks underwater

6.Kolsay, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 326 reviews · from $46

Early morning guided day trip from Almaty to Kolsay, Kaindy, and Charyn, with optional horseback rides and Soviet UAZ transfers.

“Such a lovely tour. Definitely book this tour you won’t regret it!! The tour guides were brilliant and super friendly, our tour guide was Ice who handled everything so well despite having a challenging group! It was a brilliant day :)”

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Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included)

Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included) - Charyn Canyon stops: walks, Moon Canyon, and the Black Canyon viewpoint

7.Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · from $57

Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes in one long day, with included lunch, park fees, and off-road Soviet van ride.

“The tour was amazing — we covered all the main places, and our guide, Luba, was excellent and very informative. The only drawback was the car’s speed on the way there; even though the road was empty, the driver was going very slowly, Read more”

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Almaty: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon Day Tour

Almaty: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon Day Tour - Getting Out of Almaty Early, and Why Comfort Matters

8.Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyon Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 17 hours · from $57

Day trip from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Black and Moon Canyons, plus Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, with lunch and an English guide.

“Had an amazing day despite the weather because of our guide, Muhta. I’ve been on many tours in my life and met many guides but she’s definitely one to remember. She felt like an old friend the entire time and made sure we were all comfortable and having fun. Good music taste too 😉 She made sure the tour was well organised and kept everyone updated at all times through Whatsapp— so that’s much appreciated. Very punctual too, so don’t be late for pickup! Don’t make the same mistake as us and not carry cash on you. You’ll need it for bathroom breaks and if you want to opt for…”

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Almaty: 2-Day Tour to Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon

Almaty: 2-Day Tour to Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon - Getting there the fun way: The Soviet UAZ ride to Kaindy

9.2-Day Tour to Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 2 days · from $105

See Kaindy and Kolsai Lakes, then Charyn Canyon plus Black and Moon Canyons, with an off-road UAZ ride and a village homestay.

“Zhanna made my first solo trip very memorable, from the arranngement of the tour until the end, she's very accomodating and would always make sure that you enjoyed the trip and every destination you've visited. Joinme asia is highly recommended. Thank you again 🙏”

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Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car - VIP car comfort: chargers, heat control, and small touches that matter

10.Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon VIP car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · from $49

Charyn Canyon plus Kaindy and Kolsai lakes on a VIP car tour from Almaty, with UAZ transport and national park entry included.

“Group tour BTS: it's a party!!!😝😂 Best tour guide (Rostam), best tour company based in Kazakhstan (Panda Tours), best tour group ever! We just clicked! Made some serious core memories with the absolute best people. We understood the assignment. Best time, period. Don't talk to me about any other tour; this one set the bar and then vaulted over it. Thank you for the laughs, the memories, and the epic photo ops!❤💛🥳”

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Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon Day Trip

Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon Day Trip - Meeting at Abay Ave 50 and the 5:00 am reality check

11.Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · from $43

From Almaty, a long day to Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake with park entry, expert guides, and optional boat and horse rides.

“It is fun one day tour and see a good panoramic view our driver is a good one and also our guide Mi (im not sure about the name) is very helpful and attentative for the tourist inquiry”

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Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip

Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip - Entering Charyn Canyon at the walking pace

2-Day Private Tour – The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon

2-Day Private Tour - The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon - Charyn Canyon: what you’ll actually enjoy on the ground

13.2-Day Private Tour – The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $390

Private 2-day trip from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy’s sunken forest, with overnight stay and small-group comfort.

“Very well planned and executed tour. Evgeny was a very meticulous and thoughtful driver and guide with an extensive knowledge of a range of topics. He kept plying us with interesting snippets throughout the two days. The hotel where we stayed over (Hotel Saty) on the first night was surprisingly good too.”

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Almaty:Kaindy and Kolsai lakes with Black Canyon 1 Day Tour

Almaty:Kaindy and Kolsai lakes with Black Canyon 1 Day Tour - The long drive back to Almaty: how to stay comfortable at hour 12+

14.Kaindy and Kolsai lakes with Black Canyon 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 51 reviews · 16 hours · from $48

Day bus trip from Almaty to Kaindy and Kolsai lakes, with Black Canyon. Guided walks, UAZ to Kaindy, optional horse rides.

“It was quite a long day, but I was well worth it. Beautiful landscapes, nature at its best. Definitely time for some hiking! Very nice and knowledgeable guide. I can totally recommend this tour company!”

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Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour

Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour - Price and what $196 really buys you

15.Charyn canyon and Kolsai lake One day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $196

Private one-day trip from Almaty to Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake, with lunch, entrance tickets, and optional boat ride.

“Enlar and our driver were the best! We loved this immersive tour and ever changing nature! It’s really hard to describe how clear and beautiful Kolsai lake. The lunch provided was so delicious! Ending the day at Charyn canyon was a perfect way to close out exploring this beautiful part of the world. Definitely one of the best tours we have ever done!”

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