Two-day jeep tour
Kolsay - Kaindy - Charyn Canyon
WHAT AWAITS YOU ON AN INDIVIDUAL JEEP TOUR
You will experience the beauty and magic of all three locations at close range. This is an unforgettable adventure that will leave vivid impressions and help you discover new facets of Kazakhstan's nature.
You will not have to depend on a group of tourists and will be able to spend time according to your preferences.
During the trip, you will learn about the diversity of flora and fauna of this region, about the geological features of the canyon and its formation. The guide will help you uncover all the secrets of Lake Kaindy and share interesting facts about Lake Kaindy.
You can stay in any interesting place, take photos and enjoy the beautiful nature.
TOUR PROGRAM
Day 1 - 08:00
Day 1 - 08:00
Departure from Almaty to the Charyn Canyon.
The guide will meet you at the railway station or at the airport in Almaty or pick you up at your place of residence. There will be small stops along the way, one of the stops is the village of Bayseit, where you can buy fruits, delicious samsa, kurt, etc.
11:00
11:00
Arrival at Charyn Canyon - Valley of Castles.
Upon arrival, you will enjoy the beauty of the Charyn Canyon from panoramic locations, as well as go down the canyon and walk along the Valley of Castles to the Charyn River. The walking part of the route is ~ 6 km. You will take fantastic photos along the way. You can have lunch at Charyn or at the guest house in the village of Saty.
14:00
14:00
Departure to Kolsay Lake with a stop at the Black Canyon.
On the way to Kolsay Lake, there will be a stop at the Black Canyon, where you can enjoy the stunning panorama of the canyon.
16:00
16:00
Arrival at Kolsay Lake.
Kolsay Lake is known for its crystal clear waters and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. You can walk along the shore of Lake Kolsay, enjoy the amazing nature, you can also rent a boat and swim on the lake.
18:30
18:30
Arrival at the guest house or hotel.
Accommodation, dinner, free time and rest.
Day 2 - 09:00
Day 2 - 09:00
Departure to Kaindy Lake.
After breakfast, we will go to Kaindy Lake.
10:30
10:30
Arrival at Kaindy Lake.
The walk to the lake and back is about 4 km. If desired, you can rent a horse (for an additional fee).
You will feel like a part of the unique natural harmony, get the opportunity to visit a place where the boundaries between the horizon and the earth are blurred, where the gaze is lost in the boundless expanse of beauty. After the walk, departure to Almaty.
You will feel like a part of the unique natural harmony, get the opportunity to visit a place where the boundaries between the horizon and the earth are blurred, where the gaze is lost in the boundless expanse of beauty. After the walk, departure to Almaty.
14:30
14:30
Lunch.
Остановка на обед в уйгурском кафе в поселке Байсеит.
18:00
18:00
Return to Almaty.
The cost of the tour starts from 180,000 tenge.
What is included in the price of the tour:
The price does not include:
- Transfer - 4-seater jeep/ guide.
- Services of a guide-driver.
The price does not include:
- Accommodation - meals.
- Entrance tickets.
- Additional expenses: rental of horses or boats, taxi on the Charyn canyon.
- The duration of the tour is 2 days.
- The distance is 750 km in both directions / a walk of about 4 hours (difficulty level is average).
- The weather ranges from +30 °C to – 15°C, depending on the time of year.
Season:
- All year round.
- Horseback riding.
- Boating.
- Catamaran riding.
MOMENTS CAPTURED IN PHOTOS
ABOUT US
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From mountain lakes to sandy canyons, from traditional tea at a yurt to sunsets over mountain passes—everything has been designed to make you feel: this is my place. And my time.
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