Two-Day Tour: 7 Locations
- Mercedes Sprinter
- A comfortable stay in your room
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Guide services/accompaniment
- Starlink Wi-Fi
- Comfortable toilets and shower
- Environmental fees
- Uazik in Kayindy
- High-quality service
- Flag of Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
- A beautiful bonfire
- Horse riding
- Summer and winter bike
| Time | What we do |
|---|---|
| ⏰ 05:00 | Pickup and departure from Almaty. |
| 🏞️ 08:50–09:00 | A tour of the Charyn Canyon. |
| 🌄 12:00 | Departure for Kolsay. |
| 🍴 13:30 | Arrival in Kolsay, lunch. |
| 📸 16:30 | Meet and depart for Saty; check in at the hotel. |
| 🏠 17:00 | Check-in. |
| 🍽️ 18:30–19:00 | Dinner and evening entertainment. |
| 🌙 — | Optional break. |
| Time | What we do |
|---|---|
| ⏰ 08:00 | Waking up. |
| 🍳 08:30–09:00 | Breakfast. |
| 🚗 09:00 | Trip to Kayindy. |
| 🌊 09:30–12:30 | Tour to Kayindy (parking lot). |
| 🍴 13:00–14:00 | Lunch at Saty. |
| 🏞️ 14:00–15:00 | Departure and tour of Black Canyon. |
| 🌌 15:30 | Trip to Moon Canyon. |
| 🌄 15:40 | Arrival at Moon Canyon. |
| 🚗 16:10–16:20 | Departure for Almaty. |
| 🏙️ 19:00 | Arrival in Almaty (meeting point). |
2-day tour, 7 locations
- Charyn Canyon
- Castle Valley
- Kolsai Lake
- Lake Kaindy
- Charyn River
- Black Canyon
- Moonlight Canyon
Locations
2 Day Tour from Almaty: Canyons, Lakes and a Night in Saty
This 2 day tour from Almaty visits Charyn Canyon, Kolsai, Kaindy, Black Canyon and Moon Canyon without a rushed late-night return. An overnight stay in Saty village splits the trip in two: day one for the canyon and Kolsai, day two for Kaindy and the way back.
Day 1
- Early morning pickup in central Almaty and departure.
- 08:50-09:00 - guided walk in Charyn Canyon.
- 12:00 - drive to Kolsai, 13:30 - arrival and lunch.
- 16:30 - transfer to Saty, 17:00 - hotel check-in.
- 18:30-19:00 - dinner and evening program, then free time.
The evening in the mountains is the big difference from a one-day trip. There is no need to hurry back to the bus: relax, have dinner and get a good night's sleep.
Day 2
- 08:00 - wake-up, 08:30-09:00 - breakfast.
- 09:00 - drive to Kaindy, 09:30-12:30 - time at the lake.
- 13:00-14:00 - lunch in Saty.
- 14:00-15:00 - Black Canyon.
- 15:40 - Moon Canyon.
- 16:10-16:20 - departure, back at the meeting point in Almaty by 19:00.
Kaindy is much quieter in the morning, and three hours at the lake give you time to walk the shore and photograph the sunken forest.
What Is Included
Transport and guide
Mercedes Sprinter, a guide for both days, environmental fees and the off-road UAZ ride to Kaindy.
Stay and meals
A comfortable room in Saty, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every guest also gets a free raincoat, neck fan and shoe rain covers.
Who Should Take the Two-Day Trip
Families with children, older travelers and anyone who finds a very long day on the road too much. It also works well as a weekend escape: leave on Saturday morning and be back in Almaty for Sunday dinner. The 2 day tour departs daily, so weekday dates are available too.
Short on time? The same canyons and lakes fit into one day on our Kolsai Lake tour by Setra coach, or on the 7 locations tour with Moon Canyon in a Sprinter.
Why Travelers Choose Panda Travel
We run this two-day trip in our own vehicle, with a trusted place to stay in Saty, a clear hour-by-hour plan and experienced guides. Online booking takes minutes, and confirmation is instant.
Our Guarantee
Your seat and room are reserved once you book. We take care of timing, safety and accommodation. Not sure whether to choose one day or two? Message us on WhatsApp and we will help based on your group and the season.
