Almaty: 2 Days Tour to Kolsay-Kaiyndy and Charyn Canyon

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Discover the natural beauty of Kolsay and Kaiyndy lakes, the Charyn Canyon, and the Valley of Castles on a 2-day tour from Almaty. Stay in a guest house in Kazakh village

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Highlights

  • Discover the natural beauty of Kolsay and Kaiyndy 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

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Embark on a 2-day adventure to Kolsay-Kaiyndy and Charyn Canyon from Almaty. Explore the natural beauty of the region, including the Kolsay and Kaiyndy lakes, the Black Canyon, Moon Canyon, and the Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon. Day 1: Tour starts evening 8 pm In the evening depart from Almaty and travel to the village of Saty. We arrive at the village at night and guesthouse accommodation Day 2: -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 Kolsay 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: 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.

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)

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

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