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"Mysteries of the Lakes: Charyn Canyon, a hike to Kolsay 2, Kolsay 1, and Kaindy in Three Days"
3 days tour
Over the course of three days, we will visit some of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan – the Kolsay and Charyn National Parks. This tour is suitable for any traveler and requires no special preparation, except for having plenty of free space on your phone for photos and videos.
As part of this tour, we will visit not only the most popular viewpoints of Charyn Canyon (Valley of Castles and the upper observation platforms) but also venture deep into the canyon to the right bank via challenging roads. Additionally, we will hike up to the upper lake Kolsay 2 (Middle Kolsay).
As part of this tour, we will visit not only the most popular viewpoints of Charyn Canyon (Valley of Castles and the upper observation platforms) but also venture deep into the canyon to the right bank via challenging roads. Additionally, we will hike up to the upper lake Kolsay 2 (Middle Kolsay).
Individual and group tours
Language:
English, Russian
English, Russian
Duration: 3 days
What included:
Transport: a specially prepared comfortable SUV
1.5 liters of water per person per day
Entrance tickets to national parks
Lunch and dinner on the first day of the tour.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the second day
Breakfast and lunch on the third day
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the second day
Breakfast and lunch on the third day
Tour details
Charyn Canyon
Charyn Canyon is one of the most astonishing natural formations in Kazakhstan, located in the Almaty Region, 190 km from Almaty. This place is rightly called the "younger brother" of the Grand Canyon, leaving no traveler indifferent with its breathtaking beauty and uniqueness.
Charyn Canyon
Charyn Canyon is one of the most astonishing natural formations in Kazakhstan, located in the Almaty Region, 190 km from Almaty. This place is rightly called the "younger brother" of the Grand Canyon, leaving no traveler indifferent with its breathtaking beauty and uniqueness.
Images of the mysterious Charyn
Kolsay Lake
Kolsay Lake is one of the main natural attractions of Kazakhstan, located 300 km from Almaty at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level within the territory of the Kolsay National Park. This lake is famous for its picturesque nature, crystal-clear water, and stunning mountain landscapes.
Kolsay Lake is one of the main natural attractions of Kazakhstan, located 300 km from Almaty at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level within the territory of the Kolsay National Park. This lake is famous for its picturesque nature, crystal-clear water, and stunning mountain landscapes.
Images of the unique Kolsay
Kaindy Lake
Kaindy Lake is a unique natural phenomenon located in Kazakhstan, in the mountainous region of the Zailiyskiy Alatau. The lake attracts travelers with its incredible beauty, unusual nature, and mysterious atmosphere.
Kaindy Lake is a unique natural phenomenon located in Kazakhstan, in the mountainous region of the Zailiyskiy Alatau. The lake attracts travelers with its incredible beauty, unusual nature, and mysterious atmosphere.
Images of the incredible Kaindy
3-day tour program to Kolsai lake 1, Kolsay lake 2, Kaindy lake, and Charyn canyon
1 day
Charyn canyon
(The most popular locations are the Valley of Castles (2 locations) and the right bank of Charyn Canyon (6 locations))
Charyn canyon
(The most popular locations are the Valley of Castles (2 locations) and the right bank of Charyn Canyon (6 locations))
07:00 Departure from the city.
08:30 Stop in the city of Chilik for refueling.
09:30 Valley of Castles. Trekking inside the canyon. Distance: 3 km one way. Walk along the banks of the Charyn River.
There is an option to take a taxi both ways (not included in the price - $2 USD).
12:00 Walk to the panoramic viewpoints at the top of the canyon.
13:00 Lunch and departure to the Moon Canyon (30 minutes).
14:00 Walk along the viewpoints and into the Moon Canyon.
15:30 Visit the fourth and fifth locations – “Austrian View” and “Napoleon.”
16:30 Sixth panoramic location – “Stone Shelf.”
17:30 Departure to the village of Saty.
19:30 Arrival in Saty village, check-in at a guesthouse, dinner.
08:30 Stop in the city of Chilik for refueling.
09:30 Valley of Castles. Trekking inside the canyon. Distance: 3 km one way. Walk along the banks of the Charyn River.
There is an option to take a taxi both ways (not included in the price - $2 USD).
12:00 Walk to the panoramic viewpoints at the top of the canyon.
13:00 Lunch and departure to the Moon Canyon (30 minutes).
14:00 Walk along the viewpoints and into the Moon Canyon.
15:30 Visit the fourth and fifth locations – “Austrian View” and “Napoleon.”
16:30 Sixth panoramic location – “Stone Shelf.”
17:30 Departure to the village of Saty.
19:30 Arrival in Saty village, check-in at a guesthouse, dinner.
2 day
Kolsay and Kaindy lakes
Kolsay and Kaindy lakes
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Arrival at Kolsay 1 Lake, walk along the lake shore
10:30 Trekking to Kolsay 2 Lake (approx. 3.5 hours at an average pace)
15:30 Return journey
18:00 Arrival back at the guesthouse in Saty village
9:30 Arrival at Kolsay 1 Lake, walk along the lake shore
10:30 Trekking to Kolsay 2 Lake (approx. 3.5 hours at an average pace)
15:30 Return journey
18:00 Arrival back at the guesthouse in Saty village
3 day
Kaindy lake
Kaindy lake
08:30 Breakfast.
09:00 Departure to Kaindy Lake.
09:30 Arrival at the parking area. Trekking to the lake (~2 km).
13:00 Return to the guesthouse with a stop at the Chilik River Valley viewpoint, lunch.
14:00 Departure to Kolsai Lake.
14:30 Walk along the shore of the lake.
17:00 Departure to Almaty with a stop at the Black Canyon viewpoint.
20:30 Arrival in the city.
Additional options:
09:00 Departure to Kaindy Lake.
09:30 Arrival at the parking area. Trekking to the lake (~2 km).
- There is an option to take horses or a taxi to the lake (not included in the price).
13:00 Return to the guesthouse with a stop at the Chilik River Valley viewpoint, lunch.
14:00 Departure to Kolsai Lake.
14:30 Walk along the shore of the lake.
17:00 Departure to Almaty with a stop at the Black Canyon viewpoint.
20:30 Arrival in the city.
Additional options:
- You can take photos in national costumes and with a golden eagle at both lakes.
- Rent a catamaran at Kolsai Lake (not included in the price).
Number of tourists
Price
1 tourist
384 000 KZT
2 tourists
424 000 KZT
3 tourists
484 000 KZT
4 tourists
564 000 KZT
5 tourists
6 tourists
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