If you want to visit the most photographed places in Kazakhstan, you found this perfect tour.
Searching is browser Kazakhstan, the first two photos that you see will be Kaindy Lake and Charyn Canyon. These natural monuments you will discover during your trip. Mountain walks, canyon exploration, acquaintance with Kazakh culture and life make this tour unforgettable.
Detailed TOUR PROGRAM
We will taste "kurt" (traditional Kazakh cheese)
Plunge into the color of local life in the villages of Saty (Kazakh villages)
Go down the Charyn Canyon to " Valley of Castles" as deep as a skyscraper
Discover the secret of the Kaindy Lake color and visit Kolsai Lake
We will sit by the fire in the evening with a cup of herbal tea
Drink Kymyz (national drink of the peoples of Central Asia)
We will drive 1400 kilometers in a comfortable off-roader
7:40 a.m. An English-speaking guide meets you at the hotel or in any place convenient for you. After meeting and acquaintance with the program, we go on a journey. We make the first stop in the village of Baiseit, where we visit the local market and buy fruit on the road.
11 a.m. The first natural monument that we visit is Valley of Castles Canyon of the Charyn Canyon. The road from Almaty takes about 3 hours with stops.
11:30 a.m. After visiting the panoramic views and acquaintance with the history of the Charyn Canyon, we begin the descent into the Valley of Castles. We explore the 3 km canyon and stop to rest near the Charyn River. Let's have some tea and take pictures.
1:30 p.m. We return to the parking lot and head to the Saty village where a traditional Kazakh lunch awaits us.
3 p.m. After a short rest, we have to drive 12 km of off-road to get to Lake Kaindy. A walk around the lake takes 2 hours. We visit three points from which the lake looks even more beautiful.
5 p.m. Return to the SUV and go to the guest house in Saty.
6 p.m. For dinner we try national dish and drink Koumiss (a drink made from mare's milk)
8 p.m. An excellent end of the day will be the legend of the area around the fire. Between dinner and the evening bonfire, you have time to get to know Saty closer.
7 a.m. The day starts with a rich breakfast in the guest house.
8 a.m. We pack in necessary things for a hike and go to the lower lake Kolsai. The guest house is a 30-minute drive away. Do not forget to take your passports, we are in the border zone.
9 a.m. We admire the lake, learn how to protect ourselves from insects and go camping. The journey to the middle Kolsai Lake takes about 3 hours one way through the coniferous forest and mountains.
12 p.m. On the lake we have 2 hours to relax, enjoy the scenery and lunch. We take lunch boxes for lunch from the guest house.
2 p.m. We get down to the parking and return to Almaty.
9 p.m. The driver/guide takes you to the hotel or any place convenient for you in the city.
Program can be changed or supplemented according to your desire
KOLSAY TOUR PRICE
1 tourist - 780 USD/per person 2 tourists - 420 USD/per person 3 tourists - 330 USD/per person 4 tourists - 260 USD/per person 5 touristы - 370 USD/per person 6 tourists - 330 USD/per person 7 tourists - 290 USD/per person 8 ещ 20 tourists - 260 USD/per person
PRICE INCLUDES:
Rent an all-wheel drive SUV
Fuel
Services of an English-speaking guide
Meals according to the program
Entrance tickets to national parks
Tasting "Kurt" and "Kumys"
Hotel accommodation
1.5 liters of water per person per day
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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.
WHAT YOU WILL VISIT DURING THE TOUR TO KOLSAY
During a two-day jeep 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, feel the diversity of nature around Almaty and visit two climatic zones. A mountain trip to the second Kolsai can be replaced by a visit to the lunar canyon and the Bartogay reservoir.
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.
TOUR TO KOLSAI KAINDY AND CHARYN CANYON ON A MAP
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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.