This tour is the best way to visit the most popular natural places of Almaty region in 1 day and if you do not have the opportunity to go on a full 2-day tour. Within a day you will visit the TOP natural sites of Almaty - Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes. In this regard, this tour has a tight schedule and some sites are not fully visited.
❉ Enjoy 3 of Almaty's TOP natural destinations in 1 day ❉ Admire the incredible views of the unique mountain lakes and deep canyons ❉ Discover Kazakh national cuisine and hospitality in a remote village
Tour area on the map
ITINERARY
05:00 - 06:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty (Departure time depends on the season)(Exact pick-up time will be informed the day before the tour)
Shortstop for coffee/WC
Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles", visiting several spots, walking along the bottom of the canyon
Departure from Charyn Canyon
Shortstop at Black Canyon, viewing spot
Trip to Kaindy Lake
Kaindy Lake, short hike, viewing spots (not visited from Nov 1 to Mar 1)
Lunch in the guesthouse of Saty village
Transfer to the Lower Kolsai Lake from Saty
Kolsai Lake, walking, visiting several spots, horseback-riding or boating (optional)
Leaving Kolsai Lakes National Park
Shortstop for coffee/WC
22:00 - 23:00 Drop-off in Almaty
⚠️ [Visits to any of the tour sites may be canceled and their order changed due to the change of seasons, weather conditions and other circumstances beyond our control]
PHOTOS OF OUR TOURISTS
OPTIONS & PRICES
GROUP tour (joint basis)
⭕ Small group of 5-15 people ⭕ Tour language: English ⭕ Pick-up/drop-off: 10 points (see here) ⭕ Available on fixed dates (see here) ⭕ Limited availability (check here)
✅ Comfortable minibus Mercedes Sprinter or Toyota Hiace ✅ English-speaking tour guide ✅ Accompanied (with guiding) at tourist sites ✅ Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available) ✅ Bottled water ✅ National parks entrance fees
❌ Special food & drinks (paid separately) ❌ Horseback-riding/boating is not included and paid on site (from 6000 KZT/person)
Regular price per person
Adult/Youth (13-70) - $60 Children (6-12) - $40 Children under 6 y.o. are not allowed on the tour
% Cascading discounts %
For a one-time booking for 2 or more adults:
⭕ when booking for 2 adults - 5% discount; ⭕ when booking for 3 or more adults - 10% discount.
For a one-time booking for 2 or more tours:
⭕ book 2 or more tours - get 10% EXTRA DISCOUNT.
PRIVATE tour
Only one group of tourists participates without other people
✅ Your address pick-up/drop-off ✅ Comfortable SUV/minivan/minibus ✅ English-speaking tour guide ✅ Accompanied (with guiding) at tourist sites ✅ Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available) ✅ Bottled water ✅ National parks entrance fees
❌ Horseback-riding/boating is not included and paid on site (from 6000 KZT/person)
Number of people
2*
3*
4*
5*
6 - 8**
9 - 11**
12 - 15**
TOTAL PRICE
$390
$410
$430
$485
$650 - $700
$780 - $820
$870 - $940
*travel by 4x4 SUV/minivan **travel by minibus
⚠️ [If you are more people, contact us and we will make an individual calculation for you]
IMPORTANT INFO
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Average Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
WE RECOMMEND TO TAKE WITH YOU: season-appropriate outerwear, trekking boots/sport shoes, sunblock, some cash in local currency for WC/boating/horseback riding (from 6000 KZT per person depending on route/duration). !!! Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes are located in the border area with Kyrgyzstan. Be sure to have your passport (original, not a copy) with you in case of inspection. Border guards can fine you if you don't have it.
PRECAUTION!
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not allowed for travelers who can not withstand long trips by car, long walks and hikes
Not allowed for travelers with disabilities, injuries, diseases that limit physical abilities
GROUP TOUR SCHEDULE 2023
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Small groups of 5-15 tourists
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Perfect for couples and solo travelers
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Enjoying the trip, having fun and meeting new people
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Budget savings and more travel
GROUP TOUR JOINING
[Here you can book your place on a group tour by yourself specifying the number of people and selecting an available tour date]
⚠️ [To accept online payment from your bank card, we use PayPal as a payment gateway, so you can securely pay with any international debit/credit card. No need to have or create a PayPal account]
PRIVATE TOUR BOOKING
[Here you can submit a request to book a private tour. We will try to respond to you within 24 hours]
BOOKING TERMS
Prepayment (10% - 30% deposit for the Private tours, 30% - 50% deposit for the Group tours) of the tour cost is required to confirm your booking. The remaining amount must be paid at the start of the tour.
To accept online payments from bank cards, we use PayPal as a payment gateway, so you can securely pay with any international debit/credit card. No need to have or create a PayPal account.
CANCELLATION POLICY
PRIVATE TOURS
Customer can change the details or cancel the booking no later than 72 hours before the start of the tour with the possibility of a 70-90% refund of the tour cost. After this time, no refunds will be made.
FIXED-DATE GROUP TOURS
Customer can change the details or cancel the booking no later than (24 hours - for day tours; 72 hours - for multi-day tours) before the start of the tour with a full refund of the tour cost. After this time, no refunds will be made.
A minimum number of tourists and suitable weather are required. If these criteria are not met, the tour will be canceled no later than 48 hours before the start and you will be offered a different date/tour or a full refund.
Any tour/booking can be canceled in case of force majeure with a full refund.