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If you want to visit the most photographed places in Kazakhstan, you found this perfect tour.
Searching is browser Kazakhstan, the first two photos that you see will be Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon. These natural monuments you will discover during your trip. Mountain walks, canyon exploration, acquaintance with Kazakh culture and life make this tour unforgettable.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Almaty
7:40 a.m. An English-speaking guide meets you at the hotel or in any place convenient for you. After meeting and acquaintance with the program, we go on a journey. We make the first stop in the village of Baiseit, where we visit the local market and buy fruit on the road.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Charyn Canyon
11 a.m. The first natural monument that we visit is Valley of Castles Canyon of the Charyn Canyon. The road from Almaty takes about 3 hours with stops. 11:30 a.m. After visiting the panoramic views and acquaintance with the history of the Charyn Canyon, we begin the descent into the Valley of Castles. We explore the 3 km canyon and stop to rest near the Charyn River. Let's have some tea and take pictures.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Saty
1:30 p.m. We return to the parking lot and head to the Saty village where a traditional Kazakh lunch awaits us.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Lake Kaindy
3 p.m. After a short rest, we have to drive 12 km of off-road to get to Lake Kaindy. A walk around the lake takes 2 hours. We visit three points from which the lake looks even more beautiful. 5 p.m. Return to the SUV and go to the guest house in Saty.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
5Saty
6 p.m. For dinner we try national dish and drink Koumiss (a drink made from mare's milk) 8 p.m. An excellent end of the day will be the legend of the area around the fire. Between dinner and the evening bonfire, you have time to get to know Saty closer.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Lower Kolsai Lake
7 a.m. The day starts with a rich breakfast in the guest house. 8 a.m. We pack in necessary things for a hike and go to the lower lake Kolsai. The guest house is a 30-minute drive away. Do not forget to take your passports, we are in the border zone. 9 a.m. We admire the lake, learn how to protect ourselves from insects and go camping. The journey to the middle Kolsai Lake takes about 3 hours one way through the coniferous forest and mountains.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Upper Kolsai Lake
12 p.m. On the lake we have 2 hours to relax, enjoy the scenery and lunch. We take lunch boxes for lunch from the guest house. 2 p.m. We get down to the parking and return to Almaty.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
8Almaty
9 p.m. The driver / guide takes you to the hotel or any place convenient for you in the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Almaty / Charyn Canyon / Kaindy Lake / Saty village
Saty village / Kolsai 3 / Kolsai 2 / Almaty
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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