Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon Day Trip
Description
Discover the unique landscapes of Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lake on a day trip from Almaty. The tour includes various activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating, allowing tourists to engage with the environment actively and enjoy different perspectives of the lakes. Kolsay Lake, often referred to as the "Pearls of the Northern Tien Shan," offers breathtaking views with its serene blue waters surrounded by lush green mountains. Interacting with the local Kazakh communities and experiencing their hospitality and traditions enriches the cultural aspect of the tour. Guests can enjoy local cuisine and learn about the lifestyle of people living in this remote area. Charyn Canyon, often compared to the Grand Canyon, features stunning geological formations that are millions of years old. Opportunities for adventure activities such as hiking through the Valley of Castles and exploring hidden caves make this tour appealing to thrill-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Walking in the canyons, small hiking to Sharyn River and make photos
Black canyon View point for 15 minutes
Lunar canyon View point for 15 minutes
Walk around the Kolsai lake. If you wish, you can ride horses and boats (you pay separately on the spot). And of course, take cool photos.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(102)
Lovely day trip to see the physical environs of southeastern Kazakhstan. I highly recommend this excursion.
It was an express tour but didn't feel like it. The trip was fun and informative. Special mention to our tour guides Dimash and Aizee who made it so much fun. Would recommend them instantly
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
Guide was speaking Kazakhi language more than English language unable to understand many things. Also while coming back the vehicle was broke and making uneasy sound and heater was very high.
The tour to Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon was amazing—breathtaking views and a smooth experience from start to finish. Our guide Navruz was friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
It was a really good tour and the join me staff is so friendly and approachable.and their so very patience and friendly for the tourist
The views of nature are really wonderful. Charyn canyon was tiring but worth the walk (literally a lot of walking, please dont underestimate). The Kolsai lake got a narnia vibe, it was really majestic (be ready for an uphill walking 😅). It was tiring but definitely worth it. What we saw is even better to what we have expected. Maybe just a bit of improvement for the tourist guides on board. I am not really sure if that is how it is supposed to be. But as foreigner who is in a foreign land, it would lessen our anxiety if our tour guide is a bit more accommodating. Some instructions where not really translated promptly enough to us which made us wonder what to do next. We do appreciate the driver though, he tried to give us instructions despite of not being able to speak in English. The tourist guides are men with few words. 😅 Anyway, if you are a traveller who is not particular about tourist guides then it is fine. 😆. It was mentioned that bottles of water will be provided but we did not receive any. Anyway, it is a small matter. We brought our own water anyway. Overall, the trip was very long, a lot of walking but definitely worth it. 🤗
Our trip is very good, Altynai is very attentive and accommodating with all of our needs, and very helpful. We take 2 days tour luckily we have the same tour guide on both of our tours. The places are very beautiful we take so many photos and enjoyed the tour so much.
my tour guide zhiebk is absolutely amazing, friendly, kind and approachable. I had a tour with my mom first time visiting Kazahstan. Im so happy to show her beautiful nature of kazahstan through this tour. I highly recommened this program and hope you have an unforgettable memories.
Another Great day with Joinme Another Great day with The lovely Guide Dalila The Trip was almost 16Hrs i hope if it more i really didn't want it to finish it bcz of the tour guide ( Dalila ) She always giving her signe to the trip ( like yesterday ) If you really wanted to enjoy the trip , choose it with Joinme especialy with Dalila I'm sad that i'm leaving tomorrow Not good bye but see you later joinme💚
