Itinerary
- Almaty: 5 a.m. After meeting with the guide at your hotel, we set off on the road. The road from Almaty to the Charyn Canyon takes about 2.5 hours.
- Charyn Canyon: 7:30 a.m. We meet the dawn with a cup of hot tea or coffee and enjoy the panorama of the canyon Castle Valley. Your guide shows you the most beautiful places for photos and tells the story of the Charyn Canyon. You have time to walk and enjoy the beauty of the canyon without noisy tourist groups.
- Lake Kaindy: 10 a.m. Go to the lake Kaindy. The road takes about 2 hours drive from the Charyn Canyon. We walk on the lake and visit 3 points from which it is best to get acquainted with the lake.
- Saty: 2 p.m. Traditional Kazakh dinner with a local family will be waiting for us in Saty village
- Kolsai Lake: 3 p.m. After lunch, we leave for Kolsai Lakes. On the lake, the guide tells you about the area and the history of this nature miracle. Here you have 2 hours of free time. It is possible to rent a boat or ride a horse.
5 p.m. Back to Almaty. The road from the lake takes about 4 hours. On the way we have dinner in the village of Baiseit. - Almaty: 10 p.m. The guide takes you to a hotel or any convenient place in the city.
Includes
- National Park fees
- Lunch
- Hot coffee and tea
- Dinner
- Transport by air-conditioned private SUV or minivan
- 1.5L of bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located accommodations)
- Professional guide/driver
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Details
Our team developed this tour specifically for guests of Almaty, who have only one free day to explore Kazakhstan.
For this day, you will not only get acquainted with the diversity of nature in the Almaty region, you will also taste Kazakhstan in the authentic village (Kazakh village) of Saty.
The speed of landscape change and the variety of entertainments of this excursion make it unique.
For this day, you will not only get acquainted with the diversity of nature in the Almaty region, you will also taste Kazakhstan in the authentic village (Kazakh village) of Saty.
The speed of landscape change and the variety of entertainments of this excursion make it unique.
Know Before You Go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
