Kolsai and Kaindy, as well as Charyn Canyon (1 day)

Tour duration: 14 hours
Location: Kolsai and Kaindy lakes and Charyn Canyon
Start: 08:00
End: 22:00
Price: from $108
Included: English/Arabic/Chinese-speaking guide, vehicle, drinking water, eco‑fees, lunch
The tour starts in Almaty and ends in Almaty

This tour will show you three unique natural wonders of Kazakhstan — Lake Kaindy, Lake Kolsai and Charyn Canyon. Three wonders in one day!

Lake Kaindy is a young lake, just over 100 years old, known as the “sunken forest,” where trunks of submerged trees rise from turquoise water, creating a surreal view.

Charyn Canyon is the younger brother of the Grand Canyon; this formation is about 12 million years old, stretches for 154 km and impresses with dramatic cliffs and “alien” landscapes.

Kolsai Lakes are a group of alpine lakes surrounded by Tian Shan spruce forests, 330 km from Almaty. Their clear cold water (below 10 °C even in summer) is home to rainbow trout.