4 Day Tour From Almaty To Karakol
About this tour
Available in english and french
1. Charyn canyon-valley of castles
2. Charyn canyon - moon canyon
3. Charyn canyon - black canyon
4. Kaindy lake
5. Kolsay lake
6. Bestobe reservoir
7. Tekes waterfall
8. Tuzkol salt lake
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan to Saty, Kazakhstan
Meeting with the guide. The road to the Valley of Castles of the Charyn Canyon. Walk through the canyon from 2 to 3 hours. Dinner. Departure to the observation deck of the Moon Canyon. Departure to the observation deck of the Black Canyon. Arrival in the village of Saty, which is located near the lakes. Dinner and accommodation in a guest house with shower and toilet inside the house
Day 2: Saty, Kazakhstan
After breakfast we go to Lake Kaiyndy in the center of which there are tree trunks. About 1 hour off-road drive to parking. Then about 40 minutes walk to the lake. The walk to the lake and back will take about 2 and a half hours. Return to Saty. Dinner. Departure to Lake Kolsai. A walk by the lake can take from 1 hour to 2 or 3 hours depending on the physical condition of travelers. Return to Saty. Dinner.
Day 3: Saty, Kazakhstan to Karasaz, Kazakhstan
After breakfast we drive along the Bestobe reservoir, which is somewhat similar to the Icelandic and Scottish landscapes. After this place we go to the small but original Tekes waterfall. After leaving the asphalt road, you will be delighted with the mountain scenery and you can make several short stops for photos. Lunch as a picnic or snack. After a walk to the waterfall. We will go to the village of the famous Kazakh poet, where we will spend the night after dinner.
Day 4: Karasaz, Kazakhstan to Karkara, Kazakhstan
After breakfast we will go to the salt lake Tuzkol. The salt concentration in it is about 300 grams per 1 liter of water. For comparison, in the Dead Sea there are 345 grams per 1 liter. In good clear weather, from the lake you can see the highest peak in Kazakhstan - Khan Tengri Peak 7010 m. There are also many birds on the lake. In particular, the red duck (lat. Tadorna ferruginea). Lunch - snacks. After the lake we head to the border of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Passing the border. Transfer to Karakol city
What's included
Guide-driver, entrance tickets, meals according to the program, homestay
personal expenses, alcohol
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Almaty, Kazakhstan to Saty, Kazakhstan