Kolsai, Kaindy lakes and Charyn canyons 2 days small group tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 days

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Welcome to Kazakhstan! Within 2 days tour you will visit the unique Charyn Canyon, and the pearls of the Tian-Shan mountains - Kolsai and Kaindy lakes. We value our tourists, therefore we provide you with comfortable transport, cozy guest houses, an English-speaking guide, and local food. Join us on our 2 days small group trip to see the most beautiful places in Central Asia.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not allowed for travelers who can not withstand long trips by car, long walks and hikes

Not allowed for travelers with disabilities, injuries, diseases that limit physical abilities

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon and Kolsay lake

Accommodations

Overnight in Saty village

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)

DINNER

Dinner

Hearty dinner of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)

Charyn Canyon National Park

Walking inside the canyon, visiting the upper viewing spot, photographing 08:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty 10:00 Shortstop for coffee/WC 11:00 Arrival at Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles", visiting several spots, walking along canyon 13:00 Departure from Charyn Canyon

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Charyn Canyon National Park

Black Canyon, viewing spot, photographing 13:30 Shortstop at Black Canyon, viewing spot 13:50 Departure from Black Canyon

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Lower Kolsai Lake

Walking, visiting several spots 15:00 Lunch in the guesthouse 15:40 Head to Kolsai lake 16:00 Kolsai Lake, walking, visiting several spots, horseback-riding (optional) 18:00 Leaving Kolsai Lakes National Park 18:20 Check in the guesthose 19:30 Dinner in the guesthouse

2 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Kaindy lake and Yellow Canyon

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

vegetarian option is available

LUNCH

Lunch

Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)

Lake Kaindy

Walking, visiting several spots, photographing 08:00 Breakfast in the guesthouse 08:30 Head to Kaindy lake 11:30 Drive back to the Saty village

2 hours • Admission Included

Charyn Canyon National Park

Yellow Canyon, viewing spot, photographing 12:00 Head to Yellow Canyon 13:30 Walk around Yellow canyon 15:00 Lunch on the way back to Almaty 18:00 Drop off in Almaty

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

National parks entrance fees

English speaking guide

Overnight in the Saty Village

Dinner

Air-conditioned vehicle

Breakfast

Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the legendary Soviet van UAZ-452

Boating (13$) and horseback-riding (13$)

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

All Inclusive Private tour

Traditional House (Yurt)
All Inclusive Private tour
Meals are included: First day: Lunch and Dinner Second day: Breakfast and Lunch
Horseback riding included
Pickup included