4-Day Altyn Emel Park + Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes + Charyn Canyon jeep-tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Almaty city - Basshy village - Altyn-Emel National Park (Singing Dune)
2 stops
1
Singing Barkhan
We will start our trip in the morning to reach Basshy village at noon. Basshy village is a base point for both natural sights of Altyn-Emel National Park. After a nice lunch at the guest house we will visit Singing Dune. This place is a natural phenomenon. In the middle of the steppe there is a huge sand dune. It looks like somebody moved it from Sahara desert. And when people slide down the dune it really sings! You will have free time to hike the dune and enjoy local natural beauty. On the way there is a chance to see animals which inhabit this reserve area. Some of them are in the Red List. Mountain sheep, gazelle, Przewalski's horse, saiga, stork, golden eagle, crane, etc.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Altyn-Emel National Park
Altyn Emel National Park is one of the most diverse national parks in Kazakhstan. And it has this atmosphere of untouched ancient nature as well. Although most of the territory in the park are martian landscapes, there is also an Ili river with fresh mountain waters. During your time in Altyn-Emel you will visit the Singing Dune, Aktau Mountains and an ancient willow tree
1 day • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Altyn Emel National Park (Aktau chalk mountains)
2 stops
3
Aktau Mountains
After breakfast we will go to colorful Aktau chalk mountains in the Altyn Emel National Park. Scientists consider theory that this place was the bottom of ancient Tetis ocean. And you can really believe it. Astonishing picturesque landscapes look like some other planet's surface. Different mountains of all bright colors are presented here. From snow white to saturated red. There is a path along the bottom of dry river where you can walk and explore the gorge. You will have an outside picnic lunch here.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
4
On the way to Aktau Mountains you will stop at another local sight - an oasis with the ancient willow-tree. There is a fresh water spring here as well.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Basshy village - Saty village - Kolsai Lake
2 stops
5
After nice breakfast at the guesthouse, we will move to Saty village area by a picturesque road with great views. On the way, you will stop at the Charyn Canyon panorama view point.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Kolsai Lake
Kolsai is an astonishing mountain lake with pristine water. You will have free time to relax and enjoy this place. Kolsai lakes are the chain of 3 mountain lakes separated by coniferous forests and fast rivers. There is a beautiful mountain trail with amazing views which connects them. You can explore the first and the biggest Kolsai Lake enjoying coniferous mountain forests, alpine flower fields and fresh river. Boat riding on the lake and horse riding activities are available here.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Saty village - Lake Kaindy - Charyn Canyon - Almaty city
2 stops
7
Lake Kaindy
On the last day of the tour we will go to the Kaindy lake. This is one of the most unique lakes in the world with ancient spruces that rise above the water surface. Formed as a result of the earthquake in 1911 this place became such a delightful phenomenon. The water in the lake changes its colors depending on the season. All of them are just amazing. From transparent light blue to rich emerald green.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Charyn National Park
Such ancient natural canyons are very unique phenomenon on our planet. Just imagine those canyons being formed millions of years ago. Nowadays in our rapidly developing and changing world such numbers are unthinkable. Charyn Canyon is one of them. If you relax and focus on your senses you can feel the magical vibe of a canyon telling the sacred story of our planet. This is a place where time stood still. This is a place where you feel yourself as a part of the nature. This is a place where vital energy is really pure and ready to share with you.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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