Tour activities: Walking | National cuisine tasting | Boating | Hiking | Horseback-riding
Tour options: GROUP | PRIVATE
Description
Get ready for an awesome adventure - explore 5 of Almaty's most stunning natural spots all in just one day!
Our tour is perfect if you're short on time but still want to see the highlights. We’ll take you to Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, Moon Canyon, plus the beautiful Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes. It’s a packed day, but totally worth it.
You’ll experience our friendly, top-notch service from start to finish. Along the way, we’ll stop at a remote village where you can dive into Kazakh national cuisine and get a real taste of local hospitality.
Plus, you’ll be traveling with an international group of fellow explorers - it’s a great way to make new friends from around the world.
Our tour is designed so you can really enjoy each spot and snap some amazing photos. We’ve got a comfy bus to keep you relaxed during the longer drives, and our English-speaking guide will make sure you don’t miss a thing. They’ll walk you through all the best sights, share cool facts, and show you the perfect angles for your pics.
If you want to make the most of your day in Almaty, this is the way to do it!
Start of transfer to Kaindy Lake's parking from Saty
Kaindy Lake, hike/horseback-ride (optional), 1st viewing spot and back to the parking
Leaving Saty village
Shortstop at Shelek petrol station
22:30 - 23:00 Drop-off in Almaty
[The time is indicated by default and may change depending on the season]
⚠️ [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]
✅ Modern and comfortable van/bus with AC ✅ English-speaking tour guide ✅ Off-road transfer to Lake Kaindy ✅ Home-cooked food of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available) ✅ Bottled water ✅ National parks entrance fees
❌ Horseback riding to Kaindy Lake (optional for 6000 KZT, paid on site) ❌ Special dietary meals (e.g., gluten-free) and soft drinks
REGULAR PRICE per person
Adult/Youth (13-70) - $69 Children (5-12) - $69 Children under 5 y.o. are not allowed on the tour
% SPECIAL OFFER %
⭕ Instant DISCOUNT 5%
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 ✅ Off-road transfer to Lake Kaindy ✅ Home-cooked food of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available) ✅ Bottled water ✅ National parks entrance fees
❌ Horseback riding to Kaindy Lake (optional for 6000 KZT, paid on site) ❌ Special dietary meals (e.g., gluten-free) and soft drinks
Number of people
2
3
4
5*
6 - 7
8 - 12
TOTAL PRICE
$440
$450
$460
$475
$610 - $625
$820 - $870
Vehicle type
4x4 SUV
Van
Minibus
*luggage is not allowed, only backpacks
⚠️ [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: weather/season-appropriate outerwear, head cover, trekking boots/sport shoes, some cash in KZT for personal expenses. !!! Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes are situated close to the Kyrgyzstan border. Please make sure to carry your original passport (copies are not accepted), as border checks may take place. Travelers without a passport may be subject to a fine.
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 BOOKING
[Here you can book your place on a group tour by yourself specifying the number of people and selecting an available tour date]
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
PAYMENT TERMS
A 50-$100 deposit is required to confirm a private tour booking.
A 15-50% deposit is required to confirm a group tour booking.
The exact deposit amount depends on the selected tour/option and the number of travelers in the booking.
The remaining balance is paid at the start of the tour.
CANCELLATION POLICY
PRIVATE TOURS
Customers may change or cancel their booking up to 72 hours before the tour start time. After this time, no changes or cancellations are possible.
Change or cancellation of a Comfort Option booking may incur additional fees.
The deposit is non-refundable as it covers booking administration, reservation costs, and the time reserved exclusively for your tour.
GROUP TOURS
Customers may change or cancel their booking up to 24 hours before the tour start time and receive a deposit refund. After this time, no changes, cancellations, or refunds are possible.
Late arrival or no-show by the customer may result in cancellation of the booking without a refund.
Group tours require a minimum number of participants and suitable weather conditions. If these requirements are not met, the tour may be canceled no later than 48 hours before the start, and customers will be offered an alternative date/tour or a deposit refund.
FORCE MAJEURE
Any tour or booking may be canceled due to force majeure circumstances (extreme weather, road closures, natural disasters, government restrictions, flight cancellations, etc.). In such cases, customers will receive a deposit refund or the option to reschedule the tour.
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