Almaty: 2-Day Tour to Kolsai-Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon

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Discover the natural beauty of Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, the Charyn Canyon, and the Valley of Castles on a 2-day tour from Almaty. Stay in a guest house in a Kazakh village for 1 or 2 nights.

Highlights

  • Discover the natural beauty of Kolsai and Kaindy lakes
  • Explore the Charyn Canyon and its Valley of Castles
  • Visit the Black Canyon and the Moon Canyon
  • Enjoy a bonfire and a disco in the evening
  • Stay in a guest house with local residents

Description

Embark on a 2-day adventure to Kolsai-Kaindy and Charyn Canyon from Almaty. Explore the natural beauty of the region, including the Kolsai and Kaindy lakes, the Black Canyon, Moon Canyon, and the Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon. Day 1: Tour starts evening at 8pm ( 20:00 ) In the evening depart from Almaty and travel to the village Saty. We arrive at the village at night and guesthouse accommodation Day 2: Kolsay and Kaindy lakes -Wake up and after breakfast we will go on Soviet UAZ SUVs to Lake Kaindy. There will be a 2 km walk. If you wish, you can rent horses on the spot and ride. At lunchtime we will return to the guest houses and have lunch. -After lunch we will go to the beautiful Kolsai Lake. Walk. Excursion in the surrounding area. You can ride boats and horses. In the evening we return to the village -Enjoy a local dinner and spend the night in a guesthouse. In the evening, gather around a campfire and enjoy a disco. Day 3: Canyons day After breakfast, head to the Black Canyon. Continue to the Moon Canyon and then to the Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon. Take a walk to the viewpoint and then return to Almaty. We'll arrive back in the city around 8-9 pm.

Includes

Comfortable bus Accommodation Meals Travel by soviet UAZ offroad to Kaiyndy Entrance tickets to Kolsai lake, Kaindy lake, Charyn Canyon Guide services (English-speaking guide) Evening program (bonfire)

Important Information

  • Arrival time is approximate and depends on the general traffic situation and punctuality of the group

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