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 to these places. The itinerary is designed so that you can enjoy the views at the best time of the day with the best lighting conditions. Our tour guide will show you the best photo spots and tell you interesting information about the places.
Within a day you will visit the most famous and popular places of Almaty region - Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and of course Kaindy Lake. In this regard, this tour has a tight schedule.
19:30 Departure from Charyn Canyon and way back to Almaty
21:00 Shortstop for coffee/WC
22:30 Drop-off in Almaty
⚠️ [Visits to any of the tour sites may be canceled and their order changed in case of adverse weather conditions and other circumstances beyond our control.]
✅ Small group of 5-12 people ✅ Tour language: English ✅ Meeting point (28 Shevchenko str.) pick-up/drop-off (see location) ✅ Comfortable minivan/minibus ✅ English-speaking tour guide ✅ Accompanied (with guiding) at tourist sites ✅ Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available) ✅ Bottled water ✅ Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the legendary Soviet van UAZ-452 ✅ National parks entrance fees ❌ Special food & drinks ❌ Horseback-riding/boating is not included and paid on the spot (from 5000 KZT/person)
Fixed price per person
Adult (18-60) - $115 Youth (13-17) - $95 Child (6-12) - $70 Children under 6 years old are not allowed on the tour
SPECIAL OFFER
Cascading discounts with a one-time booking of group tour for 2 and more people:
⭕ when booking for 2 people - 20% discount for the 2nd person; ⭕ when booking for 3 people - 30% discount for the 3rd person; ⭕ when booking for 4 people - 40% discount for the 4th person, etc.
❌ Horseback-riding/boating is not included and paid on the spot (from 5000 KZT/person)
Number of people
1 - 2
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5 - 8
PRICE per person
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$160
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$115
TOTAL
Not available
$480
$500
$575 - $920
⚠️ [If you are 5 or 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: cap, jacket, trekking boots/sport shoes, sunblock, some cash in local currency for WC/boating/horseback riding (from 5000 KZT per person depending on route/duration). !!! The tour takes place in the border area. Be sure to have your passport (original, not a copy). Border guards can fine you and not let you go to the lakes if you are without a passport.
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 and pay for a group tour by yourself, indicating the number of people and choosing the desired tour date.]
⚠️[To accept 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.]
SUBMIT BOOKING REQUEST
[Here you can send a request to book a private tour. We will reply to you within 24 hours.]
BOOKING TERMS
Prepayment (10-30% deposit for the Private tours, 50% for the Group tours) (min. $50) of the tour cost is required to confirm your booking. The remaining amount must be paid no later than the start of the tour. Full payment is required if the booking is made 7 days or less before the tour date. We receive your payment and confirm your booking.
As a payment gateway, we use the international payment system PayPal, so that you can securely pay with any bank 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 7 days before the start of the tour with the possibility of a 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 (1 day - for day tours; 7 days - 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 24 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.