During this tour you will visit Charyn National Park and the pearl of the northern Tien Shan - Kolsay lakes. The canyon has been described as the Grand canyon’s little brother and is considered to be the floor of the ancient ocean Tethys. The erosion made by the river Charyn below and the elements created a dramatic landscape. The Charyn canyon itself is approximately 150 km and in places up to 300 m deep. Kolsay Lakes are one of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan. These lakes are located at heights 2250 and 2700 meters above sea level. They are distinguished by the unique mountain watershed consisting of three natural zones and amazing variety of rare plants and animals. Kolsay Lakes are considered a pearl of Northern Tien-Shan.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel Insurance
- Flights
Day 1: Kolsai kolderi national park, Kazakhstan
08:00 early breakfast at the hotel and departure 12:00 arrival to Saty village and lunch (is included). 15:00 Transfer to Kaindy lake (11 km off road). Kaindy lake (11 km off-road). Kayndy lake was formed in 1911 after a huge earthquake that resulted in a big landslide from the eastern slope. The rockslide “place of origin” can still be seen today, because it has not been overgrown yet. The uniqueness of the lake is that after the rise of natural dam that blocked the gorge, water that filled a basin has formed a lake but has not destroyed the spruce that had been growing in this place along the river. 18:00 dinner (is included). Night stay at the guesthouse.
Day 2: Kolsai kolderi national park, Kazakhstan
Breakfast at the guesthouse (is included). 10:00 transfer to Kolsay lake. Kolsay Lakes–one of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan. These lakes are located at heights 2250 and 2700 meters above sea level. They are distinguished by the unique mountain watershed consisting of three natural zones and amazing variety of rare plants and animals. 13:00 lunch (outdoor picnic–is included). Free time (hiking or horse riding to Kolsay lake2 – not included into the cost, horse riding price around 40 USD per person) 18:00 dinner (is included). Night stay at the guesthouse.
Day 3: Charyn canyon, Kazakhstan
Trip to Charyn canyon (300 km from Almaty) Breakfast at the guesthouse (is included). 08:00 departure to Charyn canyon. 10:00 arrival to Charyn canyon. The canyon has been described as the Grand canyon’s little brother and is considered to be the floor of the ancient ocean Tethys. The erosion made by the river Charyn below and the elements created a dramatic and impressive landscape. The Charyn canyon itself is approximately 150 km and in some places up to 300 m deep. Free time. 12:00 Lunch (is included) 13:00 departure to Almaty. 14:00 arrival and transfer to the hotel. End of services
