Extreme 🔥
The Extreme tour is the full set: Kolsai Lake, the sunken forest of Kaindy, the Valley of Castles, the Black Canyon, the Moon Canyon and the Charyn River — six landmarks in a single, early-starting day. A UAZ off-roader handles the rough road to Kaindy.
A long, rewarding day for travelers who want to see as much as possible. Small group, per-person price.
Locations
- Kolsai Lake
- Kaindy Lake
- Charyn Canyon (Valley of Castles)
- Black Canyon
- Moon Canyon
- Charyn River
Departures
Program
- Group meeting at the pickup point
- Departure from Almaty
- Charyn Canyon — walking tour of the Valley of Castles
- Towards Lake Kaindy — Black Canyon and Moon Canyon viewpoints on the way
- Lake Kaindy — walking and free time
- Departure to Kolsai Lake
- Kolsai Lake — walking and free time
- Departure to Almaty
- Arrival back in the city
What's included
- Comfortable round-trip transfer
- Ecological entrance fees
- Professional guide
- UAZ off-road transfer to Lake Kaindy
- Catamaran or boat on the lake
- Horse rental
- Meals
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
Part of the road to Kaindy is off-road, so you transfer from the bus to a UAZ (included), then walk 20–30 minutes from the parking to the lake.
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.