Overview
Your private adventure begins at 5:30 AM with hotel pickup in a comfortable 4x4 SUV. Drive through Kazakhstan's scenic countryside to Kolsai Lake, where you'll have free time to explore and take photos. Enjoy an optional lunch overlooking the lake before continuing to the famous Kaindy Lake. From the parking area, it's a 15-minute walk, or you can take a local UAZ shuttle or horse (extra cost). In the afternoon, visit the breathtaking Charyn Canyon during golden hour for unforgettable views. Optional safari shuttle available inside the canyon. Return to Almaty around 8:00 PM. Feel free to ask your guide to take photosâwe'll be happy to capture your memories! Optional extras: lunch, horse ride, UAZ transfer, and canyon shuttle.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Entrance fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fuel surcharge
- Guide
- Parking Fees
What's Not Included
- All food durong the tour are excluded
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Restroom on board
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Next, weâll drive to Lake Kaindy (15 min by car). From the parking area, itâs an easy 15-min walk to the lake. If you prefer not to walk, you can ride a horse or take a UAZ vehicle (2000 tenge).
Stop 2
At 6:00 AM, a comfortable jeep/SUV will pick you up directly from your hotel, and weâll head to Kolsai Lake. The drive takes about 4 h (approx 300 km). Along the way, youâll see steppe landscapes, mountains, and authentic village life.Weâll spend a couple of hours at the lake. Lunch is optional at Tary, offering panoramic views over the water.
Stop 3
Explore the dramatic Black Canyon near Charyn National Park, known for its dark volcanic rock formations, steep cliffs, and panoramic viewpoints. Travelers will enjoy short walks along the canyon rim, breathtaking photo opportunities, and stunning views over the winding river below. Your guide will share interesting facts about the canyonâs geology, nature, and the surrounding landscapes of southeastern Kazakhstan.
Stop 4
After that, we continue to Charyn Canyon (100 km, 2.5 hours). Weâll arrive just in time for sunset. Enjoy golden hour views from above and take a ride in an improvised safari vehicle (1,800 tenge). The drive back to the city takes about 3 hours. Youâll be dropped off at your hotel around 8:00 PM. Optional extra costs: horse ride, UAZ transfer, restaurant, safari vehicle. Feel free to ask your guide to take photos â weâll be happy to capture your memories!
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adultâs lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels