小グループツアー：チャリンキャニオンとコルサイ＆カインディ湖

Really nice one day tour! An amazing experience!

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Exceptional experience. All places we visited will remain deeply in our memory. I guess that Kaindy Lake is the cream of the cream. Everything from the beginning till the end was perfectly managed by our guide. Once I contacted the office by Whatsapp in about 40 minutes everything was agreed and arranged. Perfect service 👍

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Tour guide Yeldar (Елдар) provided the best tour! I was able to complete a very fun and tough tour! Thank you for taking such a good picture at the end! I want to use it again if I have the chance! Thank you!!!

My first open tour and honestly, such a great way to experience Kazakhstan! 🇰🇿 It wasn’t just about the beautiful landscapes, but also meeting and hanging out with people from different countries. Definitely made the trip more fun and memorable. Big shoutout to my favorite tour guide, Bibi! 🫶 She handled everything so well and somehow managed to be super creative with every activity. And within one day, she even became our yoga master 😂🧘‍♀️ That’s why we love her! 😍 Highly recommend Bibi if you’re looking for a fun tour guide! ✨

I took the Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons day trip from Almaty, with Yeldar as a guide. Everything was just perfect with this: getting in touch, booking and communicating with the organising agency (Kazakhstan Guided Tours) was always seemless, they're very responsive and clear about prices, schedule, etc... The trip in itself was very well organised: despite the long distances everything was scheduled to perfection, and if you've only got one day to invest in exploring that region from Almaty, this is definitely your go-to option, as it gives you a good overview of a number of places, from the Charyn Canyons to the Kolsai and Kaindy lakes. Worth mentioning the trip is long (one full day, with a very early departure and a late return back to Almaty) but suitable for everyone, including families with children, as not physically challenging. Hats off for Yeldar, our guide, a super smart and pleasant guy who made sure everything was working for everyone throughout the whole journey and who also kindly shared some tips on the city of Almaty. I wish all tour guides were as good as Yeldar was! Also, perfect English spoken, so 10/10.

i'm spreading the good word around with friends and family. Viator tours offer great value for money, Viator conducts extensive tours at the best tourist spots with client friendly tour guides. Good vehicles are provided for the tours I took.

An incredible day tour to Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon! Our guide Naz was amazing—huge praise to her! She was so attentive, warm, and guided us through the day with incredible attention to detail. Despite the full itinerary, she made sure everyone had a great time and turned this tour into something truly special. Thank you so much, Naz!

I joined the **Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons Day Tour (lunch included)**, and overall it was a great experience. One thing I really liked was that they offer **three pickup locations**, which made it very convenient. They were also very punctual—we arrived about 15 minutes early, but the driver was already there waiting for us. Our tour guide, **Juldyz**, was fluent in English, kind, and soft-spoken. She shared interesting historical information about each destination throughout the trip and even organized a fun game during the drive, which made the long journey more enjoyable. Our first stop was **Charyn Canyon**, where we had about **1 hour** to explore. The tour only takes you to the upper viewpoint, so you won't hike down into the canyon. However, I still think it's worth visiting, and our guide mentioned that the views from the top are actually the best. We then visited **Black Canyon** and **Moon Canyon**, with approximately **20 minutes** at each stop. These locations were much less crowded, which made them even more enjoyable for taking photos and enjoying the scenery. Lunch was included and consisted of **soup, bread, rice, and meat**. It was enough to recharge after the morning activities, but if you have a bigger appetite like I do, I recommend bringing some extra snacks or food. Next was **Kolsai Lake**, which is absolutely beautiful. However, the **1-hour stop is simply not enough**. It takes around **20 minutes to walk from the parking area to the cafés near the lake**, leaving very little time to enjoy the area or try activities like boating or horseback riding. This stop is really more for sightseeing and taking photos. Our final destination was **Kaindy Lake**, where we had **2 hours**, which I found to be enough. I highly recommend the **horseback ride**, which costs **8,000 KZT for a round trip**. It was a fun experience and a great way to reach the lake while enjoying the scenery. Overall, I really enjoyed the tour. The transportation was well organized, the guide was excellent, and the destinations were breathtaking. My only suggestion would be to **allocate more time at Kolsai Lake**, as it deserves a longer visit.

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We recently booked a private tour of the Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, including the Charyn Canyon, and the entire experience was outstanding from start to finish. The Company Experience The communication from the company was top-notch. A full day before the tour, we received comprehensive pickup details, which included our guide’s name, specific vehicle information, a weather forecast, and recommendations on appropriate attire. Having all this information upfront allowed us to prepare perfectly and know exactly what to expect, making the start of our day stress-free. Our Guide: Zhenis It was an absolute joy to have Zhenis as our guide for Day 1. Arriving from Singapore after a long-haul flight, we were tired, but Zhenis’s youthful energy and ability to match our vibes immediately set a positive tone for the trip. He is incredibly well-versed in the history and culture of Kazakhstan, sharing fascinating insights throughout the day. What impressed us most was his genuine care for our well-being and safety. Our group consisted of siblings and siblings-in-law with varying levels of physical fitness, but Zhenis was the ultimate "all-rounder." He paced the tour perfectly so everyone could keep up, and he was even hands-on, helping guide our horses during the excursion. Beyond his professional guiding, he went the extra mile—his photography skills using our own phones were excellent (we have some amazing memories now!), and he gave us fantastic recommendations for authentic Kazakh cuisine that we absolutely loved. We would definitely recommend Kazakhstan Guided Tours to our family and friends who are considering a nature trip to Kazakhstan! Thank you for such an incredible kick-start to our holiday.

Great experience overall and Axultan - our guide was the best guide in the region. Good job!