Almaty 2-day Suv Tour 2 Lakes & 3 Canyons All In One
About this tour
What makes this special isn’t just the places—it’s the rhythm. It’s waking up in a local guesthouse, breathing mountain air free of city noise. It’s walking at your own pace, no crowds, no rush. It’s an English-speaking guide who knows every hidden vantage point and is as skilled with a camera as with the wheel. By the time you return to Almaty, you won’t just have photos and a drone video (which is included)—you’ll have stories that sound like they belong in a myth. Because in two days, you’ve traveled through time, from sunken forests to ancient canyons, and seen the soul of Kazakhstan.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Алматы, Казахстан
Day 1: Almaty → Kaindy Lake → Kolsai Lake • Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your Almaty hotel in a comfortable private SUV (up to 4 people). After a scenic 3 hour drive through the Tien Shan mountains, you’ll arrive first at Kaindy Lake – the famous «sunken forest». Dead spruce trees rise from crystal-clear turquoise water like ghost ship masts, creating a surreal, otherworldly landscape. Your guide will operate a professional 4K drone, capturing unique aerial footage of you against this unforgettable backdrop. • Next, we drive to Kolsai Lake, the «Pearl of the Tien Shan». You’ll have time to walk along the turquoise shore, breathe the fresh alpine air, and take stunning photos. Another drone session here ensures you get breathtaking aerial perspectives of the lake and surrounding peaks. • After lunch at a local village, you’ll check into your cozy guesthouse. The evening is yours – rent a boat (optional summer only), hike along the shore, or simply relax and enjoy the mountain serenity.
Day 2: Алматы, Казахстан
Day 2: Kolsai Lake → Black Canyon → Charyn Canyon → Almaty • Enjoy breakfast in the morning. Then we drive to the lesser-known stop viewpoints Black & Moon Canyon, hidden gems with dramatic dark volcanic cliffs and panoramic viewpoints – far from the usual tourist crowds. • Afterwards, we explore the world-famous Charyn Canyon. You’ll hike along the rim of the «Valley of Castles», a 12-million-year-old natural wonder with towering red rock formations. Your guide will film the final drone footage here, capturing the canyon’s immense scale. • After a final lunch together, we begin our comfortable drive back to Almaty, arriving in the late afternoon with incredible memories, hundreds of photos, and a cinematic drone video to come.
What's included
INCLUDED • Comfortable SUV • English-speaking guide • All road tolls • Entrance tickets • Lunches • 1 liter of water per day
❌ NOT INCLUDED • Hotel in Almaty (booked by yourself) • Horse riding on Kaindy (optional) • Boat trip on kolsai Lake (optional) • Yurt accommodation (optional)
Languages spoken
What to know
💡 RECOMMENDATIONS • Comfortable shoes for mountain trails • Extra water and snacks • Sunglasses and sunscreen • Warm jacket - evenings can be cool
Route & locations
Алматы, Казахстан