Kazakhstan · Almaty Region
Charyn, Kolsai and Kaindy in one day by jeep
The Almaty region's three natural icons in one day: Charyn Canyon, the Kolsai Lakes and the sunken forest of Lake Kaindy. A private tour by 4x4, no other tourists.
- 14–16 h
- up to 5 people
- Difficulty: easy
- Suits everyone, no preparation needed
- Season
- All year round (lakes are frozen in winter)
Itinerary
Stop 1
Early departure from Almaty
Pick-up at 5:30 from your hotel, short breakfast stop.
Stop 2
Lake Kaindy
A sunken spruce forest in a mountain lake.
Stop 3
Kolsai Lakes
A walk by the lake and lunch.
Stop 4
Black Canyon and Charyn
Black Canyon viewpoint and a walk in Charyn Canyon, then back to Almaty.
Photo: Wild Nomads
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As of October 2026
Traveller reviews
I did the one day Charyn Canyon tour from Almaty with Nikita - great organization and guide with a lot of knowledge about various topics, thank you! 🙏 really recommend visiting the CanyonIncluded
- ✓Jeep / 4x4
- ✓Guide
- ✓Entrance tickets
- ✓Fuel
- ✓Eco fees
Not included
- —Meals
- —Personal expenses
How to book and pay
- 1Send a request. It is free and commits you to nothing.
- 2Within 24 hours a coordinator checks dates and price with the organiser and sends you a confirmation with the amounts.
- 3A 10% deposit is paid directly to Wild Nomads by invoice or payment link. The balance is due on the day of the tour.
Karavanta does not take your money: you pay the organiser directly.
Booking terms
- •10% prepayment by payment link, the remaining 90% on the day of the tour
- •Payment: Kaspi, bank card or cash
- •Cancel more than 24 hours before the tour for a full refund of the prepayment
- •Cancel less than 24 hours before and the prepayment is not refunded
- •The invoice is sent within minutes of the date being confirmed
Provider
Wild Nomads
Private jeep tours in Kazakhstan
Founding Partner
from ₸200,000
per vehicle, up to 5 people