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.
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
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
- Packed Lunches
- 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.
Not included in the tour price
$90 per person ($540 total)
$100 per person ($500 total)
5 People
4 People
$115 per person ($460 total)
$150 per person ($450 total)
3 People
Solo Tour
$380 total
$200 per person ($400 total)
2 People
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