2-Day Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes Tour with Charyn Canyon from Almaty

Embark on this short 2-day trip to the gorgeous valleys of the Kolsay Lakes. Spend the night in Saty village, enjoy daily walks or horse rides, and savour local...

Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Almaty, Sharyn Canyon, Kolsay Lakes National Park · Languages: English, Polish, Russian

Know before you go: Kolsay Lakes are a system of 3 picturesque lakes located 330 km south of Almaty at altitudes of 1800, 2250, and 2700 respectively. The area is attractive for its geological landscape, rare plants, and tranquil, untouched nature.; Kolsay Lakes are often called the Pearls of Northern Tyan-Shan. The underwater forest of Lake Kaindy is a stunning sight and a lovely place to relax for a picnic when travelling east from Almaty.; In 1911, an earthquake triggered a large landslide, which formed a natural dam on the slopes of the Kungey Alatau range outside Almaty. The imposing Shrank spruce trees that previously formed a forest were suddenly submerged in the lake created by the landslide.; Charyn Canyon is a unique natural monument stretching for 154 km along the banks of the Charyn River in the south of Almaty. It consists of sedimentary rocks that are about 12 million years old. The canyon walls can reach heights of up to 300 meters. The most exciting tourist area is the Valley of Castles, where a winding 2-km path through the canyon floor leads past picturesque mountains, red cliffs, and rock formations.; Route: Almaty, Baiseit village, Saty village, Kolsay Lake, second Kolsay Lake, Saty village, Kaindy Lake, Charyn Canyon, Almaty.; Road length: 600 km