Kolsai & Kayindy lakes / Charyn canyon (bundle)

All of these popular tourist destinations are located in one area so it makes perfect sense to bundle them together.

Day 1

Departure at 7am. Coffee stop outside the city.
Almaty – Charyn canyon (3hrs ride). Easy circuit hiking, panoramic views, photo shootings, lunch on the go.

Charyn – Kaindy lake (2 hrs). 3hrs walk around the lake, horses / taxi available. Accomodation around Saty village in guesthouses / yourts / hotels (info).

Day 2

Saty – Kolsai lakes (20 min ride). Optional hiking to the 2nd lake (9 km one-way, 620 meters elevation gain). Horses available. Back to Almaty (5 hrs ride).

Fee: $500 (1-3 people), $650 (4-6 people). Express single day tour possible, without the second Kolsai lake, same fee.

Season: all-year round. Optional return via plateau Assy during summer months (+1 overnight in tents). 

Possible to bundle together with Altyn Emel and 4 canyons tour (grand circuit Zhetysy Golden ring tour).

What’s included
Check-list

IMPORTANT!!! The lakes area is interstate borderline so bring your valid IDs (subject to examination by border patrol).