2 Days Tour: Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes
Overview
You will try Kazakh national food and stay in cozy guest house of Kazakh family
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Daily bottle of water
- Entrance fees to the national parks
- 2x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - Lake Kaindy
- Entry/Admission - Charyn Canyon
What to expect
Day 1: Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Kaindy Lake
Stop At: Charyn Canyon, Charyn National Park, Charyn River Kazakhstan
Canyon Charyn is located on the territory of the Charyn National Park, created with the purpose of preserving natural and geological objects.
On the territory of the park there is a large number of rare and endangered species of animals listed in the Red Book. Canyon Charyn is a picturesque natural place, which strikes with its unearthly landscapes. The depth of the canyon is 200 m. The height of the sheer mountains of the canyon reaches 150-300 m.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lake Kaindy, Saty Kazakhstan
Kaindy Lake – a truly amazing example of the creation of nature. It is located among a huge coniferous forest at an altitude of more than 2000 thousand meters above sea level. It was formed by a landslide of a huge accumulation of limestone, as well as subsidence of the soil.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Guest house
Day 2: Lower Kolsay Lake - Almaty
Stop At: Kolsai Lake, Kazakhstan
The Kolsay Lakes is a popular tourist destination. They are located in the Northern Tien Shan. The word “kolsay” means “lake in the gorge” and there are three of them: Upper, Middle and Lower. They are all quite deep, cool and scenic.
The lower lake is located at 1818 meters above sea level and 80 meters in depth. It is accessible by road and has guest-houses, campsites, boats and horse riding.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Exploring Kazakhstan for 2 days was an incredible journey, thanks to Explore Kazakhstan and our fantastic driver, Chingiz. The landscapes were breathtaking, and the experience was made even better by their well-organized itinerary. Chingiz was a friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled driver who ens...
Exploring Kazakhstan for 2 days was an incredible journey, thanks to Explore Kazakhstan and our fantastic driver, Chingiz. The landscapes were breathtaking, and the experience was made even better by their well-organized itinerary. Chingiz was a friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled driver who ensured our safety and comfort throughout the trip. We visited stunning places like Charyn Canyon, Kaindy Lake, Kolsay Lake, Black Canyon, City tour and every moment was memorable. We’re so grateful for this wonderful adventure and for anyone looking to explore this beautiful country I highly recommend Explore Kazakhstan Chingiz and Madi for being responsive and helpful. Thank youПриезжали друзья из Азербайджана) Необходимо было показать самые красивые места нашей всемилюбимой Алматы) Нашли вас и определенно не ошиблись в выборе) Могу смело советовать вас) Девушка Мадина очень шустрая, знает своё дело👍👍👍
Приезжали друзья из Азербайджана) Необходимо было показать самые красивые места нашей всемилюбимой Алматы) Нашли вас и определенно не ошиблись в выборе) Могу смело советовать вас) Девушка Мадина очень шустрая, знает своё дело👍👍👍Приезжали друзья из Астаны, хотела показать местные достопримечательности и самой посмотреть заодно. Было весело и комфортно, а какая природа у нас! Спасибо Мадине за заботу о нас! :)
Приезжали друзья из Астаны, хотела показать местные достопримечательности и самой посмотреть заодно. Было весело и комфортно, а какая природа у нас! Спасибо Мадине за заботу о нас! :)The tour was very fun and unforgettable. The places we visited were on of its kind. We really had a lot of fun. Everything is just amazing. Our tour guide Chingzi is so friendly, so helpful and very accommodating. He took good photos and he took care of all our needs. Highly recommended. Also Ms....
The tour was very fun and unforgettable. The places we visited were on of its kind. We really had a lot of fun. Everything is just amazing. Our tour guide Chingzi is so friendly, so helpful and very accommodating. He took good photos and he took care of all our needs. Highly recommended. Also Ms. Madi of Explore Kazakhstan is very responsive and very helpful. Over all we really enjoyed our trip. :)I took a last minute trip for these breathtaking locations. Special thanks to Assem for arranging it on a very short notice. The arrangements in village were nice and the local family treated us very well. Kazbek, our driver, demonstrated excellent driving skills. He was quite composed and unpe...
I took a last minute trip for these breathtaking locations. Special thanks to Assem for arranging it on a very short notice. The arrangements in village were nice and the local family treated us very well. Kazbek, our driver, demonstrated excellent driving skills. He was quite composed and unperturbed during all the journey. Would highly recommend these guys to anyone who is looking forward to explore the Almaty region.Madi, our first point of contact was extremely helpful and responsive. And then for our tour we had Misha/Michael as our guide and driver. By the time the tour ended he had become our friend! Misha was genuinely the nicest, sweetest person ever! You ask him for anything and he'd say in his own in...
Madi, our first point of contact was extremely helpful and responsive. And then for our tour we had Misha/Michael as our guide and driver. By the time the tour ended he had become our friend! Misha was genuinely the nicest, sweetest person ever! You ask him for anything and he'd say in his own inimitable way "It's possible"! He just didn't know how to say no! 10/10! Would totally recommend their services!