Charyn Canyon Kolsay Kaindy Lake 4 Day Tour In Winter
About this tour
Available in french, english and russian. For an additional amount, video or photo shooting from a drone is possible
1. Charyn canyon
2. Black canyon
3. Kaindy lake
4. Kolsay lake
5. Shymbulak ski station
6. Ayusai gorge
7. Almaty city tour: green bazar, national museum, Koktobe hill, 28 Panfilov park
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Almaty, Kazakhstan
Meeting at the airport the night before. In November, departure at 5 am. In the morning, departure from the hotel towards Lake Kaiyndy and Kolsai. Due to the fact that this is an express tour, we advise you to ride horses from the parking lot to the lake (for additional fee), otherwise travelers who are not used to hiking may not be strong enough to reach Lake Kaiyndy within the designated time frame and return back to the parking lot . Lunch in the form of a picnic. Trip to Lake Kolsai. A short walk to the observation deck near the restaurant and return to the car. Departure towards the Charyn Canyon. Along the way, a short stop at the observation deck of the black canyon. Continuation of the road. Arrival at the Valley of Castles of the Charyn Canyon. Walk along the upper path of the Valley of Castles. Return to Almaty. Note: Sunset is at 5 p.m. (november) Tip: you need to have warm clothes and non-slip shoes
Day 2: Almaty, Kazakhstan to Shymbulak Resort Hotel, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Check out from the hotel in the morning. Arrival at the cable car, which will lift tourists to Shymbulak. For those who want to see and touch snow, the second half of November will be a good time to do so. For those who want to ski, you need to come here no earlier than November 20th. Also, for those who want to spend the night in Shymbulak, there are several hotels at different altitudes. Level 1: This is where most of the restaurants are located. Level 2. Hotel and intermediate level. Level 3. There is a wonderful view of the mountains and the city of Almaty. There is also a hotel in the form of separate houses. Tip: you need to have warm clothes and non-slip shoes
Day 3: Almaty, Kazakhstan
1.Ayusai gorge 2.National museum Departure in the morning towards the mountains to visit a small waterfall, which is located 700 meters from the parking lot. After the walk, return to town for lunch. After lunch, visit the National Museum, which may take 2 hours. After the museum, departure for dinner and return to the hotel. Tip: you need to have warm clothes and non-slip shoes
Day 4: Almaty, Kazakhstan to Almaty International Airport, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Departure for the city tour in the morning. Visit to the park named after 28 Panfiov Guardsmen, where the Orthodox Cathedral is located. There is also a special memorial area dedicated to the victory over Nazi Germany. After the park, we visit the green market, where you can find fruits, vegetables, local delicacies and souvenirs. After the Green Bazaar, we drive to Koktobe for a panoramic view of the city. Guests can also see here a small zoo and a monument dedicated to the Beatles. After the Koktobe, if desired, departure for an early dinner or late lunch, or to the airport
What's included
Guide-driver, entrance tickets at the national parks and the national museum, 1 transfer from the airport of Almaty and 1 transfer to the airport.
Personal expenses, Shymbulak entrance tickets, lunchs, dinners, accomodation
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Almaty, Kazakhstan