Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay lakes

Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay lakes

Days

2

From / per pax

US$ 187 US$

Locations

6

Start and end in Almaty

Main Locations

Charyn Canyon

Canyon Charyn is located on the territory of the Charyn National Park, created with the purpose of preserving natural and geological objects. The National Park was established on February 23, 2004. On the territory of the park there is a large number of rare and endangered species of animals listed in the Red Book.The most famous attraction of the park is Canyon Charyn. It is a picturesque natural place, which strikes with its unearthly landscapes. The depth of the canyon is 200 m. The height of the sheer mountains of the canyon reaches 150-300 m.

Kaindy Lake

Kaindy Lake – a truly amazing example of the creation of nature. It is located among a huge coniferous forest at an altitude of more than 2000 thousand meters above sea level. It was formed by a landslide of a huge accumulation of limestone, as well as subsidence of the soil. The lake contains trunks of submerged Picea schrenkiana trees that rise above the surface of the lake. The area is often referred to as a "sunken forest". The cold water helps preserve the tree trunks, which are overgrown with algae and various other water plants.

Lower Kolsay Lake

The Kolsay Lakes is a popular tourist destination. They are located in the Northern Tien Shan. The word “kolsay” means “lake in the gorge” and there are three of them: Upper, Middle and Lower. They are all quite deep, cool and scenic.

There is also the village of Saty, where you can stay in comfortable and authentic guest houses, try national cuisine, and see the everyday life of the Kazakh people.

The lower lake is located at 1818 meters above sea level and 80 meters in depth. It is accessible by road and has guest-houses, campsites, boats and horse riding.

Itinerary

Day 1

07:30 meeting at the hotel

11:30 arrive at Charyn Canyon. Walk 3 km into the Valley of Castles

12:00 short stop at the Charyn river

12:45 visit Panoramic view of Valley of Castles

13:00 lunch at Saty village

16:00 arrive at Kaindy lake, walking around the lake

18:00 transfer to Saty village

20:00 arrive at guest house or hotel, dinner

Day 2

08:00 breakfast

09:30 arrive at Lower Kolsay lake. Excursion, we can also rent a boad or ride a horse

12:00 transfer to Saty village

12:30 lunch

13:30 drive back to Almaty

14:30 stop at Black canyon for panoramic views

17:00 arrive at the hotel

All-inclusive

1 person - 554 US$

2 persons - 649 US$

3 persons - 743 US$

4 persons - 838 US$

5 persons - 933 US$

What's Included
  • Transport
  • English-speaking guide / driver
  • Accommodation at guest house
  • Meals according to the program
  • Entrance tickets to national parks
  • Water
What's Excluded
  • International flights
  • Accommodation at hotel
  • Dinner at hotel restaurant
  • Alcoholic drinks

Taxi

Price for an SUV with a driver (regardless of the number of people, up to 5 people)

US$ 467 US$

What's Included
  • Transport
  • English-speaking driver

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