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Home/Destinations/Almaty/Kolsai & Kaindy

Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes Tours

Alpine jewels: tours reach the serene Kolsai Lakes, ringed by spruce forest and peaks, and the surreal Kaindy Lake with its submerged, ghostly sunken forest of tree trunks rising from turquoise water. Kazakhstan’s most magical lakes.

191 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour
Almaty
Kolsai, Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Small Group Tour
4.9(1,050)·15 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour
Almaty
Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour
4.9(571)·2 days
from$160/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons
Almaty
Small-Group Tour: Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons
4.8(328)·16 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Treasures of Almaty lakes Kaindy and Kolsai,Charyn Canyon
4.5(243)·17 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel
Almaty
1-2 Days Singing dunes & Aktau mountains grouptour to Altyn Emel
4.9(153)·16 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Kolsai, Kaindy lakes & Charyn canyon with Yurt stay and Campfire
Almaty
Kolsai, Kaindy lakes & Charyn canyon with Yurt stay and Campfire
4.8(144)·2 days
from$120/ person
via Viator
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
Almaty
Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Trip
4.8(112)·16 hours
from$57/ person
via Viator
2 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
Almaty
2 Day Tour to Kolsai Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon
4.7(97)·3 days
from$105/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake transfer directly to the lake. No hiking
4.2(95)·6 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
Almaty
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
4.5(84)·10–11 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
2-Day Private Tour - The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon
Almaty
2-Day Private Tour - The Kolsai Lake & Kaindy (Sunken forest) via Charyn canyon
4.9(78)·2 days
from$450/ person
via Viator
Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay
Almaty
Charyn, Kolsay&Kaiyndy Lakes 2days tour with Mount View Stay
4.9(71)·2 days
from$150/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake Tour by car Till Lake, or Hiking, Almarasan Gorge
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake Tour by car Till Lake, or Hiking, Almarasan Gorge
3.9(63)·4–7 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty Lake - azure eye of Alatau (+ Ayu gorge) half-day tour
Almaty
Big Almaty Lake - azure eye of Alatau (+ Ayu gorge) half-day tour
5.0(39)·4–6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Big Trip in 1 Day Kolsai, Kaindy Lake, Black, Charyn, Canyon
Almaty
Big Trip in 1 Day Kolsai, Kaindy Lake, Black, Charyn, Canyon
4.8(35)·15 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour
Almaty
Assy Plateau and Issyk lake and Bear Turgen Waterfall Jeep Tour
4.9(35)·8 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour
Almaty
Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon private 2-day tour
4.7(32)·2 days
from$403/ person
via Viator
Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty
Almaty
Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, via Charyn canyon. Private Day Tour from Almaty
4.7(30)·16 hours
from$362/ person
via Viator
One Day Private Kolsay Lake, Kaindy Lake, Charyn and Black canyon
Almaty
One Day Private Kolsay Lake, Kaindy Lake, Charyn and Black canyon
4.7(30)·10–12 hours
from$235/ person
via Viator
Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour
Almaty
Private Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake with Optional Kaindy Lake tour
4.9(26)·9–13 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
1 Day Group Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake and Kaindy Lake
Almaty
1 Day Group Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lake and Kaindy Lake
5.0(26)·12–14 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
1 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy
Almaty
1 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy
5.0(25)·15–18 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Almaty Jeep Private Full-Day Tour: Kolsay, Kaindy & Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Almaty Jeep Private Full-Day Tour: Kolsay, Kaindy & Charyn Canyon
5.0(23)·12–14 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes
Almaty
One day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lakes
5.0(18)·12–14 hours
from$260/ person
via Viator
1 Day trip Charyn Canyon Kolsay and Kaindy lakes VIP car
Almaty
1 Day trip Charyn Canyon Kolsay and Kaindy lakes VIP car
4.8(17)·16 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Issyk Lake & Bear waterfall in Turgen Gorge + Golden Man museum day tour
Almaty
Issyk Lake & Bear waterfall in Turgen Gorge + Golden Man museum day tour
4.9(17)·7–9 hours
from$127/ person
via Viator
Private tour from Almaty 6 days in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Almaty
Private tour from Almaty 6 days in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
5.0(17)·6 days
from$2,250/ person
via Viator
Private DayTour - Pearl Lakes Kolsai & Kaindy (Flooded Forest) via Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Private DayTour - Pearl Lakes Kolsai & Kaindy (Flooded Forest) via Charyn Canyon
5.0(16)·16 hours
from$350/ person
via Viator
2 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy Lakes
Almaty
2 Day Private Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaiyndy Lakes
4.9(11)·2 days
from$400/ person
via Viator
3 Days Tour: Altyn Emel NP, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes
Almaty
3 Days Tour: Altyn Emel NP, Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes
5.0(10)·3 days
from$870/ person
via Viator
Almaty to Lake Kaindy Multi Day Group Tour
Almaty
Almaty to Lake Kaindy Multi Day Group Tour
3.9(9)·2 days
from$110/ person
via Viator
2 Day Tour to Almaty Kolsay and Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon
Almaty
2 Day Tour to Almaty Kolsay and Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon
5.0(9)·2 days
from$350/ person
via Viator
1 Day Tour Charyn Canyon, Kolsai/Kaindy lakes
Almaty
1 Day Tour Charyn Canyon, Kolsai/Kaindy lakes
5.0(7)·12–14 hours
from$207/ person
via Viator
Kolsai / Kaindy Lake / Charyn Canyon one-day tour (choose 2 of the 3 sights)
Almaty
Kolsai / Kaindy Lake / Charyn Canyon one-day tour (choose 2 of the 3 sights)
5.0(6)·13–15 hours
from$227/ person
via Viator
1 Day Express Tour: Issyk Lake, Assy Plateau & Turgen Gorge
Almaty
1 Day Express Tour: Issyk Lake, Assy Plateau & Turgen Gorge
4.8(6)·10–12 hours
from$260/ person
via Viator
Charyn, Kolsai & Kaindy One Day Express Tour
Almaty
Charyn, Kolsai & Kaindy One Day Express Tour
4.8(6)·15 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
Kolsay, Kaindy, Charyn: 6 locations in 1 day
Almaty
Kolsay, Kaindy, Charyn: 6 locations in 1 day
5.0(4)·18 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Express Tour: Kolsai, Kaindy Lake Charyn , Black Canyon in 1 day
Almaty
Express Tour: Kolsai, Kaindy Lake Charyn , Black Canyon in 1 day
5.0(3)·15 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty lake tour by car and Almarasan gorge no hiking
Almaty
Big Almaty lake tour by car and Almarasan gorge no hiking
5.0(3)·5 hours
from$67/ person
via Viator
5 Days Private Tour Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan from Almaty
Almaty
5 Days Private Tour Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan from Almaty
5.0(1)·5 days
from$1,435/ person
via Viator
Private Big Almaty Lake and Ayu Sai Visit Center Tour
Almaty
Private Big Almaty Lake and Ayu Sai Visit Center Tour
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
1 Day Tour Kolsai Lake Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon
Almaty
1 Day Tour Kolsai Lake Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon
18 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Kazakhstan Natural Wonders Tour Charyn Canyon Kaindy and Kolsay
Almaty
Kazakhstan Natural Wonders Tour Charyn Canyon Kaindy and Kolsay
12–14 hours
from$480/ person
via Viator
2-Day Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
Almaty
2-Day Tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
2 days
from$90/ person
via Viator
Private 2 Day Kaindy Kolsai Lake Charyn Canyon Private SUV Tour
Almaty
Private 2 Day Kaindy Kolsai Lake Charyn Canyon Private SUV Tour
2 days
from$250/ person
via Viator
Tour in Almaty Kaindy Lake and Kolsai Lake via Charyn Canyon
Almaty
Tour in Almaty Kaindy Lake and Kolsai Lake via Charyn Canyon
15 hours
from$330/ person
via Viator
Discover Kazakhstan Hidden Natural Wonders
Almaty
Discover Kazakhstan Hidden Natural Wonders
17h 40min
from$62/ person
via Viator
Big Almaty tour and Charyn Canyon Kolsai Kaindy Lake
Almaty
Big Almaty tour and Charyn Canyon Kolsai Kaindy Lake
1 day
from$350/ person
via Viator

Kolsai & Kaindy in Almaty — FAQ

What are the Kolsai Lakes?
A chain of beautiful alpine lakes in the Tien Shan mountains, surrounded by forest.
What is Kaindy Lake?
A striking lake with a "sunken forest" of drowned tree trunks rising from the water.
Can you visit both lakes from Almaty?
Yes — day and 2-day tours combine Kolsai, Kaindy and often Charyn Canyon.

More things to do in Almaty

Charyn CanyonBig Almaty LakeMedeu & ShymbulakCity TourAltyn-Emel