2-Day Charyn Canyon and Kolsay Lakes Tour with Kaindy Lake
About This Tour
Walk into a canyon shaped over 12 million years on day one, then stand beside a lake born from the 1911 earthquake on day two, where drowned trees still rise fr...
Duration: 2 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Almaty, Sharyn Canyon, Kolsay Lakes National Park · Languages: English, Kazakh, Russian
Know before you go: The drive from Almaty to Charyn takes approximately 2.5 hours.; Private vehicles are not permitted inside Charyn Canyon and Kaindy - a UAZ jeep is included.; The walk to Kaindy is 1.5 km - an included UAZ jeep is available for those who prefer not to walk.; Kaindy Lake water temperature is +4°C.; There is no mobile signal at Kaindy Lake.; Pickup is available from any address in Almaty.
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Kolsay Lakes National Park
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What's Included
- Private transportation throughout (2 days)
- English-speaking guide throughout the tour
- UAZ jeep transfers inside Charyn Canyon (both ways)
- UAZ jeep transfer to Kaindy Lake
- Entrance fees to Charyn Canyon, Kolsay Lakes, and Kaindy Lake
- Overnight accommodation in Saty village
- Meals in Saty village
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Charyn Canyon and Overnight in Saty Village
07:30 - Pickup from your hotel 08:00 - Depart Almaty toward Charyn Canyon 10:30 - Arrive at Charyn for an overview from the canyon rim 10:45 - Descend into the Valley of Castles and walk 2 km along the canyon floor, or take a UAZ jeep transfer 12:30 - Lunch break by the Charyn River at your own expense; a cafe is available at the bottom 13:30 - Transfer to Black Canyon 14:30 - Visit Moon Canyon and its pale yellow lunar landscape 15:30 - Walk the upper rim trail for panoramic views over all three canyons 16:30 - Drive to Saty village 18:30 - Check in to the guesthouse and have dinner
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2Day 02
Kolsay Lakes and Kaindy Lake
08:00 - Breakfast included 08:30 - Drive to Kolsay Lakes 09:00 - Visit Kolsay-1 for a forest trail walk and lakeside views 11:00 - Drive back to Saty village 12:00 - Lunch in Saty village with a home-cooked meal included 13:00 - Take a UAZ jeep transfer toward Kaindy Lake 13:30 - Walk 1.5 km through spruce forest to Kaindy Lake, or use the included UAZ jeep if you prefer not to walk 14:00 - Arrive at Kaindy Lake to see the sunken forest, turquoise water, and enjoy photo time 15:30 - Return by UAZ jeep to Saty 16:00 - Depart back to Almaty 19:00 - Drop off at your hotel
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Almaty, Казахстан
