Drive 🚀
The Drive tour packs an alpine lake and the whole Charyn canyon system into one day: Kolsai Lake in the morning, then the Valley of Castles, the Black Canyon, the Moon Canyon and the Charyn River. No off-road lake transfer on this one — just a smooth, scenic loop.
Small group, per-person price, all ecological fees included.
Locations
- Kolsai Lake
- Charyn Canyon (Valley of Castles)
- Black Canyon
- Moon Canyon
- Charyn River
Departures
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Program
- Group meeting at the pickup point
- Departure from Almaty
- Kolsai Lake — walking and free time
- Departure
- Stop at the Black Canyon
- On to the Moon Canyon
- Charyn Canyon (Valley of Castles)
- Departure to Almaty
- Arrival back in the city
What's included
- Round-trip transfer
- Professional guide
- All ecological entrance fees
Optional (extra cost)
- Horse riding and lunch
- Boat or catamaran on the lake
- Voluntary insurance
What to bring
- ID — required (original; Kaspi or eGov version accepted)
- Snacks: sandwiches, chocolate, nuts, tea, water
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather
- Good mood and readiness for beautiful photos
Good to know
There are border checkpoints on the route — bring an original ID (Kaspi / eGov accepted). Children: birth certificate. Foreign citizens: passport.
The schedule is approximate and may change with weather, road conditions and the punctuality of the group.