3 Canyons + Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes (2 Days)
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3 Canyons + Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes (2 Days)

Duration
2 Days / 1 Night
Group Size
1–50 guests · Shared group
Difficulty
BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
Season
YEAR-ROUND
25,990 ₸ (~$57) per person Exactly 0% markup.
Day by Day

Expedition Itinerary

Departure Days

Every Tuesday–Thursday and Friday–Sunday.

DAY 1

Lakes & Campfire

  1. Group gathering at Baitursynova 100. Meet & greet.
  2. Night departure from Almaty. Drive under the stars.
  3. Arrival in quiet mountain village of Saty.
  4. Check-in at authentic guest houses, night rest.
  5. Gentle wake up.
  6. Warm home-cooked breakfast by local hosts.
  7. Departure to mountain ridges at Kaindy.
  8. Arrival at Lake Kaindy. Long, relaxed walk with no rush.
  9. Return to village.
  10. Hearty lunch in Saty.
  11. Departure to Lake Kolsai.
  12. Arrival at Kolsai. Long rest by the water, boating, pine forest walks.
  13. Group gathering and drive back to Saty.
  14. Traditional dinner and home comfort.
  15. Evening program: cozy campfire gatherings, board games, stargazing.
DAY 2

Canyons

  1. Wake up.
  2. Breakfast.
  3. Departure to Charyn State National Park canyons.
  4. Black Canyon panorama.
  5. Drive to alien-like Moon Canyon.
  6. Walking through clay folds of Moon Canyon.
  7. Arrival at legendary Charyn Canyon. Descent into Valley of Castles to cool Charyn River.
  8. Gathering and departure to city.
  9. Return to Almaty.

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Transparency

Included in Price

  • Dedicated professional guide services
  • All transfers along the route in comfortable, well-maintained, clean buses (real photos in the gallery), 290 km one way from Almaty
  • UAZ ascent through the mountain pass to Kaindy
  • All eco-fees and national park permits for Charyn & Kolsai
  • Accommodation in traditional Saty guest houses
  • Full home-style meals (2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner) in Saty
  • Evening games, campfire program & interactive sessions
  • New global friends and everlasting memories
Rates

Group Tiers & Transparent Pricing

1–50 Guests
25,990 ₸ / per person
(≈ $57)

Direct Operator Passes

• Single Base Pass — 25,990 KZT (~$57)

Payment rule

Payment is made strictly and directly to the guide (not MORN.). After you leave a request, the guide will call you and explain how to pay.

Useful Comfort Upgrades

  • Upgraded guest house accommodation (private bathroom inside) — +4,000 KZT per person.
  • Private 2-person room placement — +3,000 KZT per person.
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