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1 Day Group Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake and Kaindy Lake
(25) Reviews
Medeu District
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This tour requires minimum number of travellers ( 5 people).If it is canceled because the minimum isn't met,you will be offered different date or a full refund
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In one day, you can visit the most beautiful places with spectacular nature: Charyn Canyon, "the little brother of Grand Canyon," Kolsay Lake, the pearl of Tyan Shan Mountain, and Kaindy Lake, a flooded forest. Incredible views of the most unusual, mysterious, and inexplicable natural phenomena won't leave you indifferent.
Inspire yourself with the beauty of Kazakhstani nature.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
1 L per person
Local cuisine or vegetarian food as per request in guest house or yurt
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner
(for +18 travelers)
Breakfast
Boating/16 usd, horse riding /23usd per person half an hour
Meeting Points
Departure
Zenkov St 24
The meeting point is a museum of folk musical instruments, it's wooden building opposite Kazakh National souvenirs
Return
1 Day Group Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake and Kaindy Lake
(25) Reviews
Medeu District
About
In one day, you can visit the most beautiful places with spectacular nature: Charyn Canyon, "the little brother of Grand Canyon," Kolsay Lake, the pearl of Tyan Shan Mountain, and Kaindy Lake, a flooded forest. Incredible views of the most unusual, mysterious, and inexplicable natural phenomena won't leave you indifferent.
Inspire yourself with the beauty of Kazakhstani nature.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 14 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
1 L per person
Local cuisine or vegetarian food as per request in guest house or yurt
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner
(for +18 travelers)
Breakfast
Boating/16 usd, horse riding /23usd per person half an hour
Meeting Points
Departure
Zenkov St 24
The meeting point is a museum of folk musical instruments, it's wooden building opposite Kazakh National souvenirs
Return
Itinerary
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Charyn Canyon
From Almaty to Charyn Canyon 2,5 hours by minibus.
The Canyon has been described as the Grand Canyon’s little brother. The Canyon itself is approximately 150 km long, and, in places up to 300 meters deep. We will visit "Valley of Castles", the length is 2,5 km, the depth is 20-80 meters.
The story of the Canyon is that it was formed about 25 million years ago.
If you are keen of hiking, we can for hiking 2.5km for one side till the Charyn river or you can take a car with open roof for 500 kzt to one side to admire the view from the car. There are spectacular, beautiful view of Canyon and river.
5 hours
2
Lake Kaindy
After Charyn Canyon we will go to Saty village where we will have lunch in local guest house or yurt. After lunch it will take 40 minutes to Kaindy lake. We will change car 2 times (old cars), after that we will walk around 15 minutes to reach Kaindy lake. Free time on Kaindy lake will take around 1 hour.
Lake Kaindy is at an altitude of 2000m and geologically very young. This 400m long lake was formed in 1911 after an earthquake triggered an enormous limestone landslide, which formed a natural dam in the gorge that was covered by spruce trees.
5 hours
3
Kolsai Lake
After Kaindy we will go to Kolsay lake through Saty village by our own car.
Kolsay Lakes – one of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan. These lakes are located at heights 1800, 2250 and 2700 metres above sea level. We will visit the first lake, which is located at the height of 1818 metres, has the length of 1 km, and width about 300 metres. Once visited this place, will never forget their magnificence and calmness around