Visit legendary Charyn Canyon with sedimentary rock castles, continue to the picturesque Kaindy Lake with fir-trees spiring out of the waters and breathtaking high-mountainous Kolsai lakes surrounded by alpine meadows at the height of 1800-2250 meters above sea level.
8.30 -11:00 – Drive from Almaty to Charyn - lunch on the way 11:00 - 14:30 – Hiking in Charyn (Valley of Castles) 15:00 – Drive to Kolsay lake 18:00 - Drive to Saty village Dinner & overnight at guest house or yurt
Day 2 Breakfast 8.30 – 10:00 Drive from Saty village to Kaindy Lake 8:30 – 14:00 Hiking around the lake 13:30 – Back to Saty village for lunch 16:00 – Black Canyon on the way 15:00 – 19:00 Drive from Saty back to Almaty
Included: - English speaking driver. - transportation 4x4 drive - accommodation (homestay, yurt) - 3 times meals in the homestays & guesthouses - permissions & all entry fees
Not included: - soft and alcohol drinks, snacks - telephone calls - horseback riding *Please note that as this is the budget tour we provide meals only in guesthouses, all other meals including the meals in local restaurants during trip & during the hiking is not included.
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Charyn Canyon National Park, Tamerlik, Kazakhstan to Kolsai lakes National Natural Park, Алматы, Kazakhstan