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Private Day Tour: Charyn Canyon & Kolsay Lake

By Travel_in_Almaty
Free cancellation available
Price is S$385 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 15h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Why choose our Private Experience?

Unlike the big crowded bus tours, we offer a journey that feels like travelling with a local friend who knows all the secrets of Kazakhstan. Here is what sets us apart:

100% Flexible & Private: This tour is just for you and your group. We don’t follow a rigid schedule. Want to spend an extra hour at the lake or stop for a photo in a random field of wildflowers? It’s your call.

The “Hidden” Canyons: Most tours only show you the main Charyn Canyon. We take you deeper to the Moon Canyon, where you can enjoy and see more.

SUV Comfort: Forget about bumpy old vans. You’ll travel in a clean, modern, and air-conditioned 4x4 SUV, perfectly equipped for mountain roads. We always have fresh bottled water inside

Expert Local Storytelling: We don't just give you dates and facts. We share the legends, the history, and the modern life of Almaty

Stress-Free Experience: From hotel pickup to the best lunch spots in local villages, we handle every detail

Activity location

  • Charyn Canyon National Park
    • Charyn Canyon National Park, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 050010
    • 050010, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Canyon
  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Business: We offer a high-standard journey designed for travellers who value comfort and quality
Duration: 15 hours
Complimentary water
SUV
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00
Price details
S$384.63 x 1 TravellerS$384.63
Total
Price is S$384.63

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pick up from any place
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Guide

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Time travel is added to the total time duration.

Activity itinerary

Charyn Canyon National Park

  • 2h
Prepare to be awestruck by one of the most spectacular natural wonders of Central Asia. Stretching for 154 kilometres, Charyn Canyon is a geological masterpiece carved by the Charyn River over 12 million years. Its most famous part, the "Valley of Castles," looks like a scene from an ancient legend. What you will do: Epic Hike: We will hike through the bottom of the canyon (approx. 2-3 km), surrounded by towering red sandstone walls that reach up to 300 metres high. Identify the "Castles": See the unique rock formations that resemble giant fortresses, towers, and mystical figures sculpted by nature's hand. River Oasis: At the end of the trail, we’ll reach the Charyn River, where you can rest in the shade of ancient Ash trees and enjoy the cool breeze by the rushing water. Top-Down Views: We will also visit the upper panoramic viewpoints for that iconic "Grand Canyon" photo that everyone wants to take.

Kolsay Lakes Town

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Next you will have another 1,30 hours of beautiful road to Kolsay River. On arrival our gide will show you all the beuty of this place. In Kolsay lake area there some acitivities you can take up on your choise like horse walking, swimming on boats, walking on the Lake area. Usually this activity takes about 2 hours but depending on our guests it can take more. The way back to the Almaty city takes 4 dirivng hours. So, dear adventurer, Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lake awaits, ready to unfold its stories and wonders from beginning to end.

Uzunbulak Canyon

  • 10m
Stepping into the Moon Canyon feels like landing on another planet. Unlike the red rocks of the main Charyn, this hidden gem is famous for its unique yellow and clay formations that glow under the sun, creating a landscape that looks truly lunar. What you will do: Exclusive Hike: We’ll take a gentle walk through the winding, soft-clay passages where the silence is breathtaking. Panoramic Views: We’ll reach the best viewpoints to see the vast, labyrinth-like structures from above — perfect for those "out of this world" photos. Hidden Gems: Since this spot is less crowded than the "Valley of Castles," you’ll enjoy a more private and peaceful connection with nature. Geological Wonders: You'll see first-hand how wind and water have sculpted these soft rocks over millions of years into smooth, flowing shapes. This is the part of the journey where the "wow" factor hits the hardest. It’s quiet, majestic, and completely different from anything else in Kazakhstan.

Location

Activity location

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    Charyn Canyon National Park
    • Charyn Canyon National Park, Kazakhstan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    050010
    • 050010, Almaty, Almaty, Kazakhstan

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