Drive Tour ⚡️
A lake and the canyons in a single active group day: Kolsai Lake plus the Charyn canyon system — Charyn Canyon, the Moon and Black canyons and panoramic views of the Charyn River.
Locations
- Kolsai Lake
- Black Canyon
- Moon Canyon
- Charyn Canyon
- Charyn River panoramic view
Departure dates
June: 24, 27, 28, 29
July: 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29
August: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 29, 30, 31
Program
- Group meeting at Sairan Metro Station
- Departure from Almaty
- Charyn Canyon — walking and free time
- Moon Canyon viewpoint — photos and Charyn River panorama
- Black Canyon viewpoint
- Departure to Kolsai Lake
- Arrival at Saty village
- Kolsai Lake — walking and free time
- Departure to Almaty
- Arrival in the city
What's included
- Comfortable transportation
- Professional guide service
- Ecological entrance fees
- Horse rental
- Catamaran or boat on the lake
- Meals
- Voluntary insurance
What to bring
- ID document — required (Kaspi / eGov accepted)
- Personal medicines / first aid kit
- Snacks: sandwiches, chocolate, nuts, tea, water
- Sunglasses and comfortable clothing and shoes
- Camera for incredible views
Good to know
This tour includes 5 locations in one day, so the route is active — comfortable shoes are recommended. Some walking is required at the locations.
There are border checkpoints on the route — every traveler must bring an original ID (Kaspi / eGov accepted). Children: birth certificate. Foreign citizens: passport.
Pregnant women are advised to join the tour only with a doctor’s permission.
The schedule is approximate and may change with weather, road conditions and the punctuality of the group.