2 days tour to Charyn Canyon
Kolsay and Kaindy lakes
Kaindy, Kolsai and Charyn tour from Almaty
Tour Details
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Period
All year round -
Tour length and Participants
2 Days / 2 - 6 pax or more participants by request -
Price from
$224 / person
Kaindy, Kolsai and Charyn tour information
We can modify this tour according to your requests. Itinerary or accommodation options such as yurt or hotels or the meals and services during the tour can be changed according to your preferences. Total distance: 690 km
Tour Details
- Departure from Almaty
- Charyn Canyon (196 km, approximately 3 hours)
- Arrival at the Charyn canyon, a walk along the canyon with the scenic views (4 km both ways) adopted to beginners as the area is flat (option: way back can be made by taxi – extra cost)
Lunch: lunch box picnic - Departure to Saty village (guest house) (100 km, approx. 1,5 hour)
- Departure to Lake Kaindy (15 km, approximately 40 minutes),
hiking to the lake, 4 km (both ways). Hiking up to the lake one way 3 km – going up there by horses going down by old authentic Russian car UAZ – 3km back - Departure back to Saty village (15 km, approximately 40 minutes),
- Dinner, sauna, campfire, free time
Travel time: 7 hours
- Breakfast in Saty (guest house)
- Departure to Lake Kolsai (15 km approximately 20 minutes)
- Arrival at Kolsai lake, walk (Boating, catamaran) or hiking back to village followed by lunch
- Departure towards Almaty
- Departure to the observation deck of the Black Canyon (60 km, approximately 50 minutes)
- Optional dinner at the cafe in Baiseit village.- extra cost (here you can enjoy famous delicious shashliks (duck/chicken fillet/chicken wings/lamb/vegetable/kebabs) or wait to have a dinner at the hotel by your own
- Departure to Almaty (130 km, 1,5 hours)
Travel time: 5 hours
Kaindy & Charyn Tour Information
Included and Not included
Price
Included and Not included
INCLUDED
- Comfortable and well-prepared car (4×4) for the rocky roads
- Experienced driver and English speaking guide
- Cozy guest house with inside shower, toilet and Wifi
- Home cooking 3 times a day meals, vegetarian option by request
- Visit lower Kolsai lake, Kaindy lake, horseback and UAZ taxi way back Charyn Canyon and Black Canyon.
- Eco fees in National natural parks Kolsai/Kaindy and Charyn
NOT INCLUDED
- Horse riding fee
- Boating/Catamaran fee
- Dinner of the 2nd day in a cafe
- Almaty accommodation
Price
TOUR PRICE PER PERSON
| 2 pax | 4 pax | 6 pax |
| $347 | $254 | $224 |
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Tour updated 5.11.2022
