Our team developed this tour specifically for guests of Almaty, who have only one free day to explore Kazakhstan.
For this day, you will not only get acquainted with the diversity of nature in the Almaty region, you will also taste Kazakhstan in the authentic village (Kazakh village) of Saty.
The speed of landscape change and the variety of entertainments of this excursion make it unique.
Detailed TOUR PROGRAM
14 hours:
Almaty / Charyn Canyon / Kaindy Lake / Saty / Kolsai Lake / Almaty
5 a.m. After meeting with the guide at your hotel, we set off on the road. The road from Almaty to the Charyn Canyon takes about 2.5 hours.
7:30 a.m. We meet the dawn with a cup of hot tea or coffee and enjoy the panorama of the canyon Castle Valley. Your guide shows you the most beautiful places for photos and tells the story of the Charyn Canyon. You have time to walk and enjoy the beauty of the canyon without noisy tourist groups.
10 a.m. Go to the lake Kaindy. The road takes about 2 hours drive from the Charyn Canyon. We walk on the lake and visit 3 points from which it is best to get acquainted with the lake.
2 p.m. Traditional Kazakh dinner with a local family will be waiting for us in Saty village
3 p.m. After lunch, we leave for Kolsai Lakes. On the lake, the guide tells you about the area and the history of this nature miracle. Here you have 2 hours of free time. It is possible to rent a boat or ride a horse.
5 p.m. Back to Almaty. The road from the lake takes about 4 hours. On the way we stop in the village of Baiseit.
10 p.m. The guide takes you to a hotel or any convenient place in the city.
Program can be changed or supplemented according to your desire
Kazakhstan and kyrgyzstan package price
TRAVEL TAXI
390 USD (max 6 persons)
PRICE INCLUDES:
SUV
driver/guide service
fuel
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
meals
national parks tickets
drinking water
This package is suitable for tourists who prefer to organize their own accommodations and meals during the tour. In addition, they can sleep in a tent and only look for transportation and a guide.
For groups up to 6 people we use Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota Sequoya, Nissan Patrol. For groups more than 6 people, prepared for off-road Hyundai Starex, Mitsubishi Rosa.
Every evening, Internet will be available at the hotel or guest house. Your guide will distribute the Internet during the ride and you can use it wherever possible.
You can rent a horse for a walk on Lake Kaindy or ride a horse to the middle lake Kolsai. The approximate rental price is 50 USD per person.
By prior arrangement, it is possible to order vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free foods.
We recommend going on this tour from 5 years old. We had experience organizing this tour for a 7 month old baby.
We will send a program by email after booking.
We only organize private tours and do not collect groups. In any case, write to us and we will try to help you.
You can pay the full amount when booking a tour on our website. Or by prior arrangement, you can pay 10% of the cost as a prepayment via PayPal, and pay the balance in cash on the day of the tour.
We are pleased to change the program for you to make it even more individual, please contact us by e-mail.
During the tour, you will visit:
During a one-day SUV tour, you will see the most popular places in the Almaty region. This tour is the best opportunity to get away from the bustle of the city, and in one day to be transported to the realm of lakes, alpine meadows and canyons. If you only have 1 day and want to see the most, this is the trip for you.
A system of three high-mountain lakes in the Kungei Alatau Mountains, 300 km from Almaty. Favourite recreation place for Almaty residents and tourists.
The youngest high-mountain lake in Kazakhstan and the most popular attraction. In 1911 after the earthquake, the water flooded the forest and formed this natural wonder.
The most popular tourist attraction in Kazakhstan. The depth of the canyon reaches 300 meters. It is called so because of the multiple figures formed by nature, which are reminiscent of castles and animals. The length of the canyon is 3 km.
Black Canyon
One of the deepest parts of the Charyn Canyon on the way to the Kolsai lakes. A great place to take pictures and watch the greatness of the Charyn River.
EXPRESS TOUR TO KOLSAY LAKES
TOUR TO KOLSAI KAINDY AND CHARYN CANYON ON A MAP
7 REASONS TO TRAVEL WITH SUV TOURS
To ensure our customers do not spend hours searching for hotels, attractions, and entertainment in Almaty and Almaty region, we have developed ready-made tours. All you have to do is to choose a suitable tour and buy a plane ticket.
We provide a car with a guide 30 minutes before departure
We carry out technical inspection of vehicles after each tour
We know how to glue a tire in the middle of the steppe
We will show you how to avoid a tick bite and treat the wound if you get hurt
We will find an individual approach to any customer
Show the secret areas to take the best pictures
Cooking the delicious coffee
THE BEST OF BEST TRAVELERS' CHOICE AGENCY ALMATY
From year to year, we are honored with the award choice of the year. 99% of tourists recommend us to their friends. The third part of them travels around Kazakhstan with us regularly.
A system of three high-mountain lakes in the Kungei Alatau Mountains, 300 km from Almaty. Favourite recreation place for Almaty residents and tourists.
The youngest high-mountain lake in Kazakhstan and the most popular attraction. In 1911 after the earthquake, the water flooded the forest and formed this natural wonder.
The most popular tourist attraction in Kazakhstan. The depth of the canyon reaches 300 meters. It is called so because of the multiple figures formed by nature, which are reminiscent of castles and animals. The length of the canyon is 3 km.
Altyn Emel is the pride of the South of the Dzungarian Alatau and the largest national park in Kazakhstan. Altyn Emel National Park is located 250 km from Almaty city.
Altau mountains
Chalk mountains that millions of years ago were the bottom of the ocean. The beauty of this place lies in its martian landscapes and untouched nature.
Medeo
Alpine skating rink Medeo, located in the city. This is a unique building surrounded by the mountains of Zayili Almatau.
Almaty city
The largest city of Kazakhstan is Almaty. Almaty is located in the foothills of the northern Tien Shan (Zaili Alatau)
Issyk-Kul lake
The lake is also called the sea, due to its size. One of the most popular lakes for summer holidays in Central Asia.
Song-Kul
An alpine lake with incredible scenery and thousands of cattle and horses. Here it is fashionable to try the real Sarymai.