Itinerary
- Charyn Canyon National Park: 05:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty
07:00 Shortstop for coffee/WC
8:30Arrival at Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles", visiting several spots, walking along canyon
10:00 Departure from Charyn Canyon - Charyn National Park: Black Canyon, viewing spot, photographing
- Lake Kaindy: 12:00 Arrival at Saty village, transfer to Kaindy Lake
In Kaiyndy lake car goes until parking point. From parking until the lake 2km of walk. You can use horses or taxi insead of walking.
14:30 transfer to saty
14:30 Lunch in the guesthouse - Kolsai Lake: 16:00 Transfer to the Lower Kolsai Lake from Saty
17:00 Leaving Kolsai Lakes National Park
20:30 Shortstop for coffee/WC
22:00 Drop-off in Almaty
Includes
- National parks entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)
- Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the legendary Soviet van UAZ-452
- Soft & Hard drinks
- Special food & drinks
- Horseback-riding 7000kzt (13$)
- Taxi van instead of hiking 500KZT (1,5$)
Details
Welcome to Kazakhstan! You will visit the unique Charyn Canyon, and the pearls of the Tian-Shan mountains - Kolsai and Kaindy lakes. We value our tourists, therefore we provide you with comfortable transport, an English-speaking guide, and local food. Join us on our small group trips to see the most beautiful places in Central Asia.
Please note: This tour is not suitable for children under 5years old due to long travel times and the nature of the itinerary.
PICK UP FROM HOTELS START AT 5 AM. WE DEPART FROM CITY AT 5:40AM
Please note: This tour is not suitable for children under 5years old due to long travel times and the nature of the itinerary.
PICK UP FROM HOTELS START AT 5 AM. WE DEPART FROM CITY AT 5:40AM
Know Before You Go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not allowed for travelers who can not withstand long trips by car, long walks and hikes
- Not allowed for travelers with disabilities, injuries, diseases that limit physical abilities
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- Not recommended for children under 6
