
Charyn and Kolsai Lakes hiking tourЧарын и Кольсайские озёра: поход
- from $375 per personот $375 за человека
- Hotel pick-up in AlmatyТрансфер от отеля в Алматы
Prefer your own dates? See the private tourХотите свои даты? Посмотрите частный тур
Six Charyn viewpoints, including the Valley of Castles, Lunar Canyon and the Stone Shelf.Шесть смотровых Чарына, включая Долину замков, Лунный каньон и Каменную полку.
A full hiking day from Kolsai 1 to Kolsai 2, about 18 km round trip through spruce forest and alpine meadows.Целый день похода от Кольсая 1 до Кольсая 2, около 18 км туда и обратно через ельник и альпийские луга.
Kaindy's submerged spruce grove and cozy guest house nights with home-style meals.Затопленная еловая роща Каинды и уютные ночи в гостевом доме с домашней едой.
ItineraryПрограмма
Pick-up from your hotel in Almaty; drive out through farmlandВстреча у отеля в Алматы, дорога через поля
Charyn viewpoints 1 and 2: the Valley of Castles (Qyzylsay), with a short trek of 2 km each wayСмотровые 1 и 2 Чарына: Долина замков (Кызылсай), короткий треккинг по 2 км в одну сторону
Packed lunchОбед с собой
Viewpoint 3: Lunar Canyon (Zhabyr, Uzunbulak)Смотровая 3: Лунный каньон (Жабыр, Узунбулак)
Viewpoint 4: the Stone ShelfСмотровая 4: Каменная полка
Viewpoints 5 and 6: Napoleon and the Austrian viewpointСмотровые 5 и 6: Наполеон и Австрийская смотровая
Leave Charyn for Saty villageВыезд из Чарына в село Саты
The Black Canyon, part of the main Charyn River canyonЧёрный каньон, часть основного каньона реки Чарын
Check in at the guest house; dinnerЗаселение в гостевой дом, ужин
Overnight at the guest houseНочь в гостевом доме
Breakfast at the guest houseЗавтрак в гостевом доме
Drive to Kolsai 1 (Saty Lake), 20 kmДорога к Кольсаю 1 (озеро Саты), 20 км
Trailhead briefing, gear check and a quick photo stopИнструктаж на старте тропы, проверка снаряжения и фото
Hike to Kolsai 2 (Mynzhylky), about 9 km one way; horses available in the warmer monthsПоход к Кольсаю 2 (Мынжылкы), около 9 км в одну сторону; в тёплый сезон можно на лошади
Kolsai 2: rest, photos and a picnic lunch from the guest houseКольсай 2: отдых, фото и обед-пикник из гостевого дома
Hike back to Kolsai 1, about 9 kmОбратно к Кольсаю 1, около 9 км
Back at the parking area; drive to Saty village (20 km)Возвращение к парковке, дорога в Саты (20 км)
Dinner and overnight at the guest houseУжин и ночлег в гостевом доме
Breakfast at the guest houseЗавтрак в гостевом доме
Drive to Kaindy Lake (15 km, unpaved road)Дорога к озеру Каинды (15 км, грунтовка)
Walk from the parking area to the lake (2 km); horses can be rented in high season, not includedПешком от парковки к озеру (2 км); в сезон можно взять лошадь, оплачивается отдельно
Three spots at the lake: the shore, the viewpoint and the inflow of the Kaindy RiverТри точки на озере: берег, смотровая и впадение реки Каинды
Walk back to the parking area (2 km)Обратно к парковке (2 км)
Back to the guest house, stopping at a viewpoint over the Chilik River valleyВозвращение в гостевой дом с остановкой на смотровой над долиной реки Шелек
Lunch at the guest houseОбед в гостевом доме
Drive back to Almaty (300 km)Дорога в Алматы (300 км)
Arrive in AlmatyПрибытие в Алматы
Book your seatsЗабронируйте места
1. Choose your dates1. Выберите даты
2. Tickets2. Билеты
3. Booking summary3. Ваше бронирование
Where the road takes youКуда ведёт дорога
Point at a place on the map to see it.Наведите на место на карте, чтобы увидеть его.Tap a place on the map to see it.Нажмите на место на карте, чтобы увидеть его.
By roadНа машинеOn footПешкомReturn or transferОбратный путь или переездRoutes are shown approximately.Маршрут показан приблизительно.
Moments from this routeКадры с маршрута
Point at a photo to open it up, click to see it full screen.Наведите на фото, чтобы раскрыть его, нажмите для полного экрана.Swipe through the photos, tap one to see it full screen.Листайте фото, нажмите, чтобы открыть на весь экран.
What our travelers sayЧто говорят путешественники
100% recommended. amazing landscapes and great guide
I did two tours: the 3-day tour with lakes and canyon, and a day trip to Kok Zhailau. Both were really brilliant. The landscapes are really varied and stunning, and you get to properly hike if you want (which I did). I did them in the winter, which of course was cold but also stunning with snow, ice, and not crowded places. Damir is a great guide, very friendly and knowledgeable and keen to make sure you are having a great time. I 100% recommend.
Great experience with Outfitter on 3 day Charyn Canyon+Kolsoi Lake+Kaindy lake trip
When travelling to a country where English is not the primary language, you have no local contacts, and limited info, arranging out of city expeditions is always a concern. We were quite lucky to have found Mariya at Outfitters - all our queries were promptly answered, we got a great guide, Yelbossyn, who showed us around everything, was never rushed, has a lot of local knowledge, and went out of his way to ensure we had a great experience. It also helps that he knows how to use a DSLR well :) The vehicle was in good condition, and his driving is very safe - both of which were critical factors for us. We did the 3 day Charyn Canyons + Kolsoi Lakes + Kaindy Lake trip. Overall everything was great. The only change I would recommend is perhaps a better quality of guest house - this one only had one shower and one WC, shared between 10-12 people, which could get a little busy in the morning when everyone has to leave. If we come back to Kazakhstan again, we would definitely do a trip with Outfitter KZ!
Absolutely Amazing, and an Adventure of a Lifetime
My husband and I took a short break to Kazakhastan ans spent about 8 days in Almaty, of which we spent 3 days with Nomad Outfitters. This was probably the highlight and the best decision of our trip. We would have never been able to explore, indulge and enjoy in the Kazakh land by ourselves or with any other tour operator the way we did with them. Vlad was amazing, and made us at ease while camping in the woods, through the canyons, lakes and forests. Natalya was kind enough to respond back to each of my Whatsapp query and planned our trip superbly. I have no words to describe the scenic beauty of this country, and the sites we witness through Charyn, Kolsai and Kandy. We trekked, we camped, we stayed in Saty Village, and we absolutely enjoyed the tales of the Kazakh land through Vlad's conversations. Definitely returning back to Kazakhastan, maybe during the snow and will plan another trip with Nomad Outfitters. Definitely recommended.
Excellent service, hard-working, fun, professional staff (guides/drivers/chef)
We had an absolute blast on our 2-night/3-day trip throughout Charyn Canyon and beyond. We were a culturally diverse group of about 15 grad students from all over the world - no easy feat for a tour operator to look after as we were like a herd of cats. Azamat and his team were extremely professional and gave us a top notch experience. We had a squad of 8 vehicles and they were very safety conscious, staying in touch with one another throughout the drives by walky-talky, advising on upcoming pot holes, rocks, mud, cars coming in the opposite direction on narrow roads, etc. They have visited these areas hundreds of times in various weather and we could not have been in better hands. They took loads of photos of us as per our request, were patient when we took more time than planned at certain stops, and incredibly efficient when we arrived at each of our campsites. They did not allow us to lift a finger - they set up all of our tents quickly and arranged for a chef to prepare delicious meals for us which they then served and cleaned up seamlessly. They treat their clients like VIPs and the team miraculously never showed signs of fatigue even though we were all exhausted after such an adventure. Irina is a powerhouse guide - she happened to be the only female driver and was an absolute pro. She was lovely to talk to on the drives and is patient and caring. The group of staff had a great team dynamic amongst themselves. On some of the hikes my fear of heights kicked in and whenever I hesitated, Maxim's hand was right there for me to grab onto. He always stayed nearby in case I slipped or spooked. If I were to have the opportunity to go back to Kazakhstan which I hope I do, I would 100% recommend this company, Azamat's team, and specifically request Irina as a driver-guide! Thank you Nomad Outfitters for a once in a lifetime experience!
Group of 20 international tourists in various canyons, lakes and villages
We were a group of approximately 20 adult international student tourists from a school in the USA. Our organizers hired Nomad Outfitters for 3 days and two nights to take us to Bestamak, Temirlik, Lunar Canyons and various other other-worldly and beautiful places (The Austrian spot, Napoleon, the Stone Shelf, the Valley of the Castles, Saty Mountain Gorge, Kolsay Lake, Kaindy Lake, Saty Village, etc.). Not only was the scenery incredible, but the drivers friendly, cars comfortable, tents fun, and the cooking pretty amazing for outdoor camping dining. Azamat was very knowledgable when answering the many questions our inquisitive group pummeled at him, and the whole operation moved like clockwork, in a completely professional manner. If I were to go back to Kazakhstan on my own to do more nature treks, I would easily hire Nomad Outfitters again.
Questions about this tourВопросы об этом туре
When is the best time for this tour?Когда лучше ехать в этот тур?
June to September, when the trail to the second Kolsai lake is clear of snow. In May and October the upper trail can be muddy or icy, and we adjust the hiking day.С июня по сентябрь, когда тропа ко второму Кольсаю без снега. В мае и октябре верхняя часть тропы бывает грязной или обледенелой, и мы меняем план походного дня.
How hard is the walking?Насколько сложные прогулки?
Challenging. The hiking day is about 18 km on forest trails from the first to the second Kolsai lake and back, with around 500 m of climbing. Horses are available in the warmer months if you want to ride part of the way.Сложные. Походный день около 18 км по лесным тропам от первого до второго Кольсая и обратно, набор высоты около 500 м. В тёплое время можно проехать часть пути на лошади.
Is it suitable for children or older travelers?Подходит ли тур детям и пожилым путешественникам?
Best for teenagers and adults with a good level of fitness. Anyone in your group who prefers not to hike can spend the day by the first lake instead.Лучше всего подходит подросткам и взрослым в хорошей форме. Кто не хочет идти в поход, может провести день у первого озера.
What should I wear and bring?Что надеть и взять с собой?
We recommend you bring:Рекомендуем взять с собой:
- Hiking shoes with a good gripТреккинговая обувь с хорошим сцеплением
- Sunglasses, a hat and sunscreenСолнцезащитные очки, головной убор и крем от солнца
- A warm layer, as mountain and steppe weather changes fastТёплая кофта: погода в горах и степи быстро меняется
- A light rain jacketЛёгкая непромокаемая куртка
- A change of clothes and toiletriesСмена одежды и туалетные принадлежности
- Cash for personal expensesНаличные на личные расходы
We provide drinking water on every tour.Питьевую воду мы даём в каждом туре.
Is this a private or shared tour?Это частный или групповой тур?
Private: only your group travels in the car, with your own guide. The price per person drops as your group grows, from $375 per person. Shared group departures on set dates are coming soon.Частный: в машине только ваша группа и ваш гид. Цена за человека снижается, когда группа больше, от $375 за человека. Скоро также появятся групповые выезды в определённые даты.
What if the weather is bad, or I need to cancel?Что будет при плохой погоде или если я отменю поездку?
Cancellation is free, whenever you cancel. You pay on the day of the tour, so there is nothing to lose. If snow, heavy rain or a road closure makes the route unsafe, we move you to another day or cancel at no cost.Отмена бесплатна в любое время. Оплата в день тура, так что вы ничего не теряете. Если снег, сильный дождь или закрытая дорога делают маршрут небезопасным, мы переносим поездку на другой день или отменяем её бесплатно.
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