Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes Full-Day Adventure from Almaty
Free Cancellation
Up to 24 hours prior
Instant Ticket
Mobile voucher accepted
Hotel Transfers
4x4 Hotel pickup & drop
Licensed Marshals
DTCM certified team
Tour Overview
Journey across the vast Kazakh steppe into the dramatic wilderness of the Northern Tien Shan. Hike through the 2-million-year-old red sandstone gorge of Charyn Canyon (Valley of Castles), marveling at tower-like rock towers carved by wind and water down to the roaring Charyn River. Continue into the mountains to the tranquil turquoise waters of Kolsai Lake (First Lake), surrounded by dense spruce forests and alpine peaks.
Tour Highlights
What's Included & What's Not
Included in Price
- Round-trip transportation in modern air-conditioned vehicle
- All national park entrance tickets (Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lakes)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Authentic home-cooked lunch in Saty village
- Bottled water and snacks
Not Included
- Boat rental on Kolsai Lake (optional, approx. 5,000 KZT)
- Personal souvenirs
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Key Guest Insights
99% Recommendation Rate
Guests overwhelmingly rated the dune bashing marshals and camp hospitality as 5 stars.
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Ranked among the top 1% of travel attractions worldwide for 5 consecutive years.
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