Lite Tour 🪐
The classic eastern day trip in a group: the emerald Kolsai Lake, the surreal sunken forest of Lake Kaindy, and the Black Canyon viewpoint on the way. A UAZ off-roader handles the rough final road up to Kaindy (included).
Locations
- Kolsai Lake
- Kaindy Lake
- Black Canyon (viewpoint)
Departure dates
June: 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30
July: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 31
August: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
Program
- Group meeting at Sairan Metro Station
- Departure from Almaty — Black Canyon viewpoint on the way
- Kolsai Lake — walking and free time
- Departure to Saty village
- Departure to Kaindy Lake
- Kaindy Lake — walking and free time
- Departure to Saty village
- Departure to Almaty
- Arrival in the city
What's included
- Comfortable transportation
- Professional guide service
- Ecological entrance fees
- UAZ transfer to Kaindy Lake
- 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 for the weather
- Camera for incredible views
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. A horse can be rented on site for an extra fee.
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.