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Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour

Welcome to Kazakhstan! Experience five breathtaking natural wonders in one unforgettable day from Almaty. Start at iconic Charyn Canyon — towering red rock walls carved over millions of years, often called the little brother of the Grand Canyon. Continue to the mysterious Black Canyon with its dark volcanic cliffs, and the surreal Moon Canyon — pale formations that look like a lunar landscape. Then hop aboard a legendary Soviet UAZ-452 off-road van for an adventurous ride to Kaindy Lake — a submerged forest where spruce trees rise from crystal-clear turquoise water. End the day at peaceful Kolsai Lake, surrounded by pine forests and mountain peaks. In between, enjoy a homemade lunch at a local family's home in Saty village — real Kazakh hospitality our guests call the highlight of the day. Private Tour: Same epic route for your group only — flexible pace, personalized attention, no strangers. English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup from 5 AM. All entrance fees included.

Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour

15 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel

Explore Altyn Emel National Park — one of Kazakhstan's most surreal landscapes. Hike through the otherworldly Aktau Mountains, volcanic Katutau formations, and climb the legendary Singing Dunes that hum as you descend. 1-Day Tour: Aktau Mountains → Katutau → Singing Dunes. Pickup 5:30 AM, return ~10 PM. Lunch at a local guesthouse included. 2-Day Tour: Day 1 — Aktau Mountains, Katutau, 700-year-old Willow Tree, overnight in Basshi village with homemade dinner and campfire under the stars. Day 2 — Singing Dunes, return to Almaty. Breakfast and dinner included. Private Tour: Full itinerary for your group only. Flexible pace, personalized experience. All options include: English-speaking guide, transport, lunch, and all national park entrance fees.

1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel

16 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

2 Day Tour to Almaty Kolsay and Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon

2 Day Tour to Almaty Kolsay and Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon

2 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Big Almaty Lake Tour by car Till Lake, or Hiking, Almarasan Gorge

Explore the breathtaking Big Almaty Lake, situated 2,500 meters above sea level, alongside the refreshing Almarasan Hot Springs with our best-price guarantee. Guests can choose between a direct drive or a guided hike, enjoying an hour to take in the lake's rich history and another hour to relax in the thermal waters. Please remember to bring swimwear for the hot springs and refrain from entering the lake water, as it is protected drinking water for the city and subject to strict fines. Beyond this trip, we offer fully customizable tours across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, ranging from Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake to paragliding and city sightseeing. Recognized as a top-rated local agency, we deliver unmatched flexibility, competitive pricing, and outstanding verified reviews. For inquiries or last-minute reservations, contact us directly on WhatsApp at +7 701 211 0150 or visit daotravel.kz.

Big Almaty Lake Tour by car Till Lake, or Hiking, Almarasan Gorge

4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Bogdanovich Glacier tour with hotel pick up

Read before book! Now glacier very unstable.Contact me first before booking WUP77012110150! The Bogdanovich Glacier is a striking natural monument formed over thousands of years. Surrounded by rugged peaks and alpine terrain, the glacier offers breathtaking views and a unique opportunity to see living ice up close and inside cave. During the 1.8km walk, after Shymbulak cable car ,equipped with helmets, hiking poles, and spikes for safety, guests can observe crevasses, ice layers, and glacial formations while learning about the glacier’s history, formation, and role in the local ecosystem. The area is ideal for photography and for those who appreciate pristine mountain nature. Also we can do any tour in Kazakstan and Kyrgyztan, Big Almaty lake tour, Big Almaty peak tour, Koktobe tour, Almaty bike tour,Almaty city tour, Shymbulak tour, Charyn canyon tour, Kolsay lake tour, balloons aerostat tour, Almaty shooting tour.

Bogdanovich Glacier tour with hotel pick up

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Almaty: Nomadic Lifestyle Experience at Huns Ethno Village

We'll take you to an Ethno village "Hunns" which is located in a mountainous region with pristine scenery. The main customs, ceremonies, and enjoyable activities of our culture will be demonstrated to you by locals dressed in traditional dresses , in which you are welcome to participate. The tour includes the following activities:watching a performance that showcases traditional customs; attending a professional horse-riding tricks show; learning about yurts; watching a show with archers; participating in amateur horseback riding; learning how to make local crafts; cooking basic national dishes and drinking kumis (horse milk); and tasting a delicious authentic meal. Come and enjoy the renowned hospitality of Kazakhstan in a beautiful mountain setting.

Almaty: Nomadic Lifestyle Experience at Huns Ethno Village

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Day Tour: Charyn Canyon & Kolsay Lake

Why choose our Private Experience? Unlike the big crowded bus tours, we offer a journey that feels like traveling with a local friend who knows all the secrets of Kazakhstan. Here is what sets us apart: 100% Flexible & Private: This tour is just for you and your group. We don’t follow a rigid schedule. Want to spend an extra hour at the lake or stop for a photo in a random field of wildflowers? It’s your call. The "Hidden" Canyons: Most tours only show you the main Charyn Canyon. We take you deeper to the Moon Canyon, where you can enjoy and see more. SUV Comfort: Forget about bumpy old vans. You’ll travel in a clean, modern, and air-conditioned 4x4 SUV, perfectly equipped for mountain roads. We always have fresh bottled water inside Expert Local Storytelling: We don't just give you dates and facts. We share the legends, the history, and the modern life of Almaty Stress-Free Experience: From hotel pickup to the best lunch spots in local villages, we handle every detail

Private Day Tour: Charyn Canyon & Kolsay Lake

12 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

Discovering 6 Stunning Sights on Private Tour of Charyn Canyon

Our tour programme is really unique, during one day guests visit 6 interesting, different locations in the canyons of Charyn River. In addition to walking inside the popular Castle Valley Canyon (Location # 1), we offer guests a visit to the observation deck, the view from the top of Castle Valley Canyon is a breathtaking view of the entire canyon (Location # 2). Next we visit Moon Canyon with a truly lunar, ethereal scale, the ground turns from a burgundy colour to a yellow hue (Location # 3). The next stop on the route is "Stone Shelf", a place with volcanic activity a million years ago (Location # 4). The "Napoleon" location includes an unforgettable view of the main canyon of the Charyn River and a huge amount of free space (Location # 5). The last point of the route is the "Austrian View" - the turns of the Charyn River take shape in the form of a giant snake, bordered by the green edge of an ancient tree - turanga (Location # 6).

Discovering 6 Stunning Sights on Private Tour of Charyn Canyon

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Charyn canyon, Kolsai lake, Kaindy lake 2 Days

Charyn canyon, Kolsai lake, Kaindy lake 2 Days

2 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Lake Kaindy - summer

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

2 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Almaty to Karakol sightseeing SUV-tour

Almaty to Karakol sightseeing SUV-tour

from $1,173

Assy Plateau

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

3 Days Tour: Altyn Emel NP, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes

3 Days Tour: Altyn Emel NP, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes

3 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

2 Days Private Kolsai and Kaindy Tour

Kolsai lakes with azure and crystal-clear water, like a necklace, adorn the harsh ridges of the Northern Tien Shan. This system of 3 picturesque alpine lakes in the middle of forests and mountains is a real paradise for lovers of unspoiled natural beauty. A stunning unearthly landscape is the Kaindy Lake. Once there was a spruce grove here, but now fluffy branches flaunt under water, and above the turquoise surface - only bare treetops. This tour will amaze you from the first sight, because it includes everything: fascinating nature, different landscapes, horse riding, and, of course, delicious national food of Kazakh nation. Don’t miss your chance to get into the country of nomads.

2 Days Private Kolsai and Kaindy Tour

2 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty

Calling all travelers curious about Central Asia! This tour is unique in that we visit many different places each day, making you feel as if you've just visited a dozen countries. We'll be crossing semi-deserts, visiting highlands, swimming in hot springs and feeling the temperatures cool near the centuries-old glaciers. This tour is wonderful for nature lovers, photographers and adventurers hoping to get a feel for the beauty of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan 8 days Private tour from Almaty

8 daysFree Cancellation

from $2,638

Price varies by group size

Private Big Almaty Lake tour

Private Big Almaty Lake tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

2 Days Private Tour in Kolsai, Kaindy lakes, and Charyn Canyon

2 Days Private Tour in Kolsai, Kaindy lakes, and Charyn Canyon

2 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

1 Day Tour: Tamgaly Petroglyphs

Unique tour to feel the history of ancient Kazakhstan. Tamgaly is a petroglyph site in Zhetysu, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004. The majority of the 5000 petroglyphs are in the main canyon, but there are many in the side canyons. The petroglyphs are mostly Bronze Age, but in some cases have been overlaid with Medieval or later etchings. There are even some petroglyphs from the Iron Age.

1 Day Tour: Tamgaly Petroglyphs

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Charyn Canyon Valley of Castles 1 Day tour

Charyn Canyon Valley of Castles 1 Day tour

7 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Altyn Emel. Singing dune. 1 day tour

Altyn Emel. Singing dune. 1 day tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Day Tour to the Land of Canyons-UNESCO-of Kazakhstan

Let's get started! My name is Andrey, I am a guide and co-owner of small local company based in Almaty briefly about myself. I'm 38 year and I am originally from Almaty! I have 8 years experience as a guide and I will help you to organize outdoor activities trip. I underwent First Aid training and got a Certificate, which is compulsory in my job and I am trying my best to excel in all services I provide as I need to ensure the safety as first priority. I am here to provide high quality and professional services for every guest to have memorable and unforgettable experience about my country and region. Thus, my tourists come back and they know that everything I offer them will be excelled .... Happy guest is always happy memories and happy moments to share!

Private Day Tour to the Land of Canyons-UNESCO-of Kazakhstan

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Lake Kaindy

Kolsai / Kaindy Lake / Charyn Canyon one-day tour (choose 2 of the 3 sights)

13 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

4 Days Almaty Tour Package

This tour will perfectly suit travelers, who want to see the most popular Kazakhstani sights in a short time. A three-day trip will introduce you to the most modern metropolis of the country, and will bring you to Kazakhstani wildlife, which is full of unique sites. A diversity and the number of places you will visit in three days make this tour unforgettable and unique. Only in Almaty region one can cross the steppe, visit 4 high-altitude lakes, go down into the canyon, have a bargaining experience at a bazaar in the city center, and see a century-old glacier within a few days.

4 Days Almaty Tour Package

4 daysFree Cancellation

from $1,252

Price varies by group size

Jeep Tour: Plateau Assy

Jeep Tour: Plateau Assy

9 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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