Kolsai Kaindy Lakes with Charyn Canyons 2-day tour

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Within 2 days you will visit the most famous places of Almaty region - Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn, Black and Moon Canyons. The tour itinerary is designed in such a way that you have time to enjoy all the tour sights fully. Our comfortable transportation will provide you with a pleasant experience, ensuring you remain comfortable during long trips.

In the evening, you will enjoy a rustic dinner of local cuisine, as well as games and fun around the bonfire.
For the night, tourists are accommodated in the yurt camp at the picturesque foothill far from the noise of the roads, where only the sound of a mountain river can be heard and the starry sky can be clearly seen. Here, you will feel the spirit of the nomadic lifestyle, enjoy the silence away from civilization, and be united with nature (accommodation in a house is also possible).

What's Included

National parks entrance fees
Off-road transfer to Lake Kaindy on Soviet van
Karaoke and bonfire after dinner
Accommodation in rooms with attached WC and yurts (nomadic dwelling) shared with other participants
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Transportation on modern van/bus with A/C
Vegetarian food (if required)
Dinner
Bottled water
Breakfast
Special dietary food & soft drinks
Boating and horseback-riding (optional from 6000 KZT/person)
Private accommodation (contact us if you need it)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

No pick-up from custom locations. The exact pick-up time will be communicated via the platform the day before the tour.

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Meeting point
Shevchenko St 28

The meeting point is located at the square in front of the yellow building of the Archeology Museum. The exact pick-up time will be communicated via the platform the day before the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Moon Black Canyons & Kolsai Lake

    2 stops
  • 1
    Charyn National Park

    • Moon Canyon, viewing spot • Short stop at Black Canyon

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Lower Kolsai Lake

    • Kolsai Lake, walking, horseback-riding or boating (optional), visiting all spots

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Kaindy Lake & Charyn Canyon

    2 stops
  • 3
    Lake Kaindy

    • Kaindy Lake, off-road trip, hiking or horseback-riding (optional), visiting all spots

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Charyn Canyon National Park

    • Charyn Canyon "Valley of the Castles", visiting several spots, walking along the bottom of the canyon 1.5 km till Charyn river and back

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

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
  • Important note: Children under 5 y.o. are not allowed on the tour
  • Not allowed for travelers who can not withstand long trips by car, long walks and hikes
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