Kaindy & Kolsai Lakes 2 Days Tour
Discover the most beautiful mountain lakes of Kazakhstan in a 2-day journey through forests, villages and alpine landscapes
Explore the unique Kaindy Lake with submerged trees and walk along the scenic Kolsai Lakes surrounded by mountains.
2 days • 1 night • Nature & mountains • Small groups
2 days • 1 night • Nature & mountains • Small groups
Kaindy & Kolsai Lakes tour schedule
Day 1
07:00 – 07:30
07:00 – 07:30
Hotel Pick-up
Pick-up from your hotel in Almaty.
Your guide introduces the plan for the journey.
Your guide introduces the plan for the journey.
07:30 – 09:00
Drive to Saty village
Enjoy the road through steppe landscapes and mountain views.
09:00 – 09:20
Short stop
Break for coffee, rest and snacks.
10:15 – 10:35
Black Canyon viewpoint
Short stop with panoramic views of the canyon and Charyn River.
12:00 – 12:40
Lunch in guesthouse
Traditional homemade lunch in Saty village.
13:00 – 16:00
Kaindy Lake
Visit the famous lake with submerged trees. Light trekking and time for photos.
16:30 – 18:00
Check-in and rest
Arrival at guesthouse and free time to relax.
18:30 – 19:00
Sunset walk
Short walk with panoramic views of the mountains.
19:00 – 20:00
Dinner
Traditional dinner in the guesthouse.
20:00 – 21:00
Kazakh tea experience
Enjoy tea with local sweets and learn about traditions.
Day 2
08:00 – 09:00
08:00 – 09:00
Breakfast
Homemade breakfast in the guesthouse.
09:00 – 09:20
Drive to Kolsai Lakes
09:20 – 09:50
Cave stop
Short walk to a small natural cave with scenic views.
10:00 – 12:00
Kolsai Lake
Walk along one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Kazakhstan.
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch at Tary Restaurant
Lunch with mountain views.
13:30 – 18:30
Return to Hotel
Comfortable drive back to Almaty and drop-off at your hotel.
Tour Prices
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Premium
✅ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✅ Comfortable vehicle
✅ Small groups (up to 5 guests)
✅ Driver-guide
✅ Bottled water
✅ Entrance tickets to all locations
✅ Overnight stay in guesthouse
✅ Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✅ Traditional lunch at Tary Restaurant
✅ Audio guide during the tour
220$
Private
✅ Guide in your language
✅ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✅ Comfortable vehicle
✅ Small groups (up to 5 guests)
✅ Professional driver
✅ Private guide
✅ Bottled water
✅ Entrance tickets to all locations
✅ Overnight stay in guesthouse
✅ Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✅ Traditional lunch at Tary Restaurant
✅ Audio guide during the tour
260$
Answers to Your Questions
In the Premium Tour, the driver also acts as a guide and provides explanations in Russian.
In the Private Tour, a dedicated professional guide speaking your language accompanies you during the entire tour.
In the Private Tour, a dedicated professional guide speaking your language accompanies you during the entire tour.
Yes. The tour includes a traditional lunch at Tary Restaurant, where guests can try local cuisine.
Yes. Entrance tickets to all locations included in the tour program are covered.
Our tours are organized in small groups of up to 5 guests to ensure a comfortable experience.
Private tours are also available.
Private tours are also available.
We recommend bringing:
• comfortable walking shoes
• sunscreen
• hat
• water
• your camera or phone for photos
• comfortable walking shoes
• sunscreen
• hat
• water
• your camera or phone for photos
Yes. The tour is comfortable and suitable for families with children.
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