2-Day Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lakes Tour with Kaindy Lake
About This Tour
Hike across the natural gems of Kazakhstan on a 2-day journey from Charyn Canyon to the Kolsay Lakes. Trek down into Charyn Canyon for a picnic by the Charyn Ri...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Almaty, Charyn National Park, Kolsay Lakes National Park · Languages: English, Russian
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Charyn National Park
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What's Included
- If you take a private tour for 1 person, please add $90 to the tour cost for your and the guide's entry fees (2), accommodation (1), horse riding (1), and transfer to Kaindy Lake by 4WD tourist truck (1).
- If you take a tour for 2 persons, please add $130 to the tour cost for your and the guide's entry fees (2), accommodation (1), horse riding (1), and transfer to Kaindy Lake by 4WD tourist truck (1).
- If you take a tour for 3 persons, please add $175 to the tour cost for your and the guide's entry fees (2), accommodation (1), horse riding (1), and transfer to Kaindy Lake by 4WD tourist truck (1).
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Charyn Canyon Trek and Transfer to Kolsay Lake
We start from Almaty. I will pick you up at your hotel, and we will drive 200 km to Charyn Canyon. On the way, we stop at a roadside bazaar to buy some local food for a picnic near the Charyn River. Once we get to the canyon, we trek for 1 hour down to the Charyn River and have a picnic by the river. After that, we have a short rest and go back either by taxi or by hiking. Then we drive to Kolsay Lake, take a short hike, and check in to a guest house.
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2Day 02
Saty Plateau, Kaindy Lake and Kolsay Lake
We get up early and, after breakfast, take a 2-3 hour hike to the magnificent Saty plateau. Later, we drive to Kaindy Lake by a special 4WD jeep. From the parking area, we go to the lake on horseback. We spend around 2 hours at the lake and return to Saty village by lunchtime. From there, we go to Kolsay Lake and take a 30-minute to 1-hour boat ride. After that, we go back to Almaty.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Any hotel or hostel in Almaty · Tour start: Unnamed Road, 9339+39X, Tamerlik, Казахстан — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
