Kolsai Lake / Kaindy Lake / Charyn Canyon full-day tour

This option allows you to visit the most famous natural sights of the Almaty region in a single day trip. The Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes area is renowned for its rich natural diversity, featuring high mountains, rushing rivers, evergreen forests, and pristine lakes. On the way to the lakes, you will also pass Charyn Canyon—another spectacular, must-see site.

Although this tour includes a lot of driving (around 9 hours in total), it allows you to cover all these famous natural sites in just one day.

If you prefer a more relaxed tour, please check out our 2-day option with an overnight stay in a hotel or guesthouse near the Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes.