Almaty: Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip

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Discover the most famous and popular places of the Almaty Region in one day on a tour to Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake, and Kaindy Lake. Enjoy lunch in Saty and optional horseback riding activities.

Highlights

  • Enjoy 3 of Almaty's TOP natural destinations in 1 day
  • Travel in comfort in an uncrowded small group of 5-15 tourists
  • Discover Kazakh national cuisine and hospitality in a remote village
  • Admire the incredible views of the unique mountain lakes and deep canyons

Description

This tour is the best way to visit the most popular natural places of Almaty region in 1 day and if you do not have the opportunity to go on a full 2-day tour. Within a day you will visit the TOP natural sites of Almaty region - Charyn Canyon, Black Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes. In this regard, this tour has a tight schedule and some sites are not fully visited. Tour itinerary: 06:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty 08:00 Shortstop for coffee/WC 09:00 Arrival at Charyn Canyon 'Valley of the Castles', visiting several spots, walking along the bottom of the canyon 10:10 Departure from Charyn Canyon 10:40 Shortstop at Black Canyon, viewing spot 12:00 Transfer to Kaindy Lake 12:30 Kaindy Lake, short hike, viewing spots 15:10 Lunch in the guesthouse of Saty village 16:00 Transfer to the Lower Kolsai Lake from Saty 16:30 Kolsai Lake, walking, visiting several spots, horseback-riding (optional) 18:00 Leaving Kolsai Lakes National Park, trip to Charyn Canyon 21:00 Shortstop for coffee/WC 22:30 Drop-off in Almaty

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at selected Almaty hotels Transportation by minibus Mercedes Sprinter English-speaking tour guide Lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available) Bottled water Transfer to Kaindy Lake on the Soviet van UAZ-452 National park entry fees

Important Information

  • The difficulty level of this activity is average.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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Almaty: Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip
Almaty: Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes and Charyn Canyon Day Trip
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