Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Black Canyon (1 Day)
MORN. THE ESSENTIAL TRAVEL · SECTOR 01

Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Black Canyon: 1 Day Group Tour, 2 Lakes, 1 Canyon

Duration
1 Day
Group Size
1–50 guests · Shared group
Difficulty
BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
Season
YEAR-ROUND
13,990 ₸ (~$31) per person Exactly 0% markup.
The Journey

Gentle pace. Ideal if you want to relax near the water without heavy hiking.

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Day by Day

Expedition Itinerary

Departure Days

Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

DAY 1

Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Black Canyon (1 Day)

  1. Meeting at Baitursynova 100. Meeting the morning together.
  2. Departure from the city. Leaving the morning Almaty fog behind.
  3. First stop. Wild depth and scale of Black Canyon.
  4. Arrival at Saty mountain village. Transfer to local 4x4 vehicles.
  5. Walk and quiet time by hidden Lake Kaindy among ancient sunken spruces (10:30 AM – 02:30 PM).
  6. Returning to the main bus via 4x4 vehicles.
  7. Arrival at mirror Lake Kolsai (03:00 PM – 05:00 PM). Free time for wooden rowboats, alpine paths, and mountain air.
  8. Departure back under soft sunset light.
  9. Arrival in Almaty. (Arrival time is approximate and depends on road conditions and group punctuality.)
Transparency

What's Included & Packing Checklist

Included in Price

  • Dedicated guide services throughout the journey
  • Comfortable round-trip transfer in well-maintained, clean buses to Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes (Saty village), 290 km one way from Almaty
  • Mountain 4x4 shuttle to the Kaindy forest parking lot
  • All ecological national park fees and entry tickets
  • Light onboard interactive games for group onboarding
  • New travel companions from around the world and genuine memories

Not Included

  • Meals and personal expenses (rowboats, horseback rides on site)
Rates

Group Tiers & Transparent Pricing

Exactly 0% markup. You pay the organizers directly, with no agency commissions or hidden markups.

1–50 Guests
13,990 ₸ / per person
(≈ $31)

Direct Operator Passes

  • Adult Pass — 13,990 KZT (~$31)
  • Children Pass (under 12) — 12,990 KZT (~$29)
  • Seniors Pass — 12,990 KZT (~$29)
Peace of Mind

Cancellation Policy

120+ hours prior to departure 80% refund
72 to 120 hours prior 50% refund
Less than 48 hours prior 0% refund
Departure day or no-show Non-refundable (0%)
Local Accompaniment

Local Hosts & On-Site Team

Accompanied by courteous English-speaking guides throughout the journey.

Languages on site: English, Russian
Digital briefing: English, Russian, Kazakh