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The 10 most popular charyn canyon tours in Kazakhstan. What each trip covers, who runs it, and what you pay to book.
Early Almaty start for Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsai Lakes. Small group, UAZ-452 ride, included lunch and park fees.
“Amazingly designed, well executed and actually a better way to enjoy 3 places in one day.. and guide with such immense knowledge.”
A long Almaty day trip that strings together Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy Lake, with guided walks and optional extras.
Kolsai, Kaindy, and Charyn in two days, with an overnight yurt camp, Kazakh meals, and an off-road Soviet van ride. From $130.
Two days from Almaty to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes plus Charyn Canyons, with yurt night, meals, parks fees and A/C transport.
“Nazerke was the best tour guide! She was a lot of fun and very informative with all of our stops. The tour itself was a good pace over two days and we saw a lot. I’d recommend to everyone!”
A long, small-group day from Almaty with Charyn Canyon, Moon Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, plus lunch and a Soviet-van ride.
“The tour was amazing — we covered all the main places, and our guide, Luba, was excellent and very informative.”
Two days from Almaty to Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, then Charyn Canyon and Valley of Castles, with UAZ rides and a village stay.
Day trip from Almaty to Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake for canyon walks, lunar/black viewpoints, and optional horse or boat rides.
“It was an express tour but didn't feel like it. The trip was fun and informative.”
5am Almaty day trip to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, and Kolsai Lake. Park tickets included, small-group pace, $57.
“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 enjoying nature. Charyn Canyon was just as impressive, with its dr”
Private 2-day SUV trip from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy’s sunken forest with overnight at a guest house.
“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”
Two days from Almaty to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaindy lakes by private car, with an English guide and a local guesthouse stay.
