A compact route to four sites: Kolsay Lake, Kaindy Lake’s submerged spruce forest, Charyn Canyon’s Valley of Castles, and the Black Canyon.
Streamlined schedule with an early start, planned photo stops, and scenic drives between the Alatau foothills and the Charyn River.
Short walks to viewpoints and lake shores; easy terrain with optional brief hikes if time allows.
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ITINERARY
05:30 - Pick up guests from their addresses and depart for Kolsay Lakes (285 km) 08:45 - Stopover at the Black Canyon 10:30 - Arrive at Kaindy Lake, followed by a short trek (1.5 km one way) to three panoramic sites: a view of the lake from above, the inflow of the Kaindy River into the lake, and a view from the shore 12:30 - Return to Saty village (15 km). Visit a panoramic site with views of the Chilik River 13:30 - Lunch at a guest house (included in the tour price) 14:30 - Visit Kolsay Lake and walk along the shore 16:30 - Depart for the "Valley of Castles" Canyon 18:00 - Visit the panoramic view of the “Valley of Castles” Canyon 19:00 - Depart for Almaty 21:30 - Arrival back in Almaty
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Price List
Included in the tour price
Prices vary depending on the number of people in your group.
6 People
Comfortable SUV transportation
Services of an English/Chinese/Russian-speaking guide
Lunch at a Guest House
National Park Permits & Entrance Fees
1.5 liters of drinking water per guest per day
Personal expenses
Pet-Friendly Travel: Bringing your furry friends (dogs and cats) along is welcome! A fee of $10 per day applies.