
Charyn, Kolsai and Kaindy tourТур на Чарын, Кольсай и Каинды
- from $225 per personот $225 за человека
- Hotel pick-up in AlmatyТрансфер от отеля в Алматы
Prefer your own dates? See the private tourХотите свои даты? Посмотрите частный тур
Two days across signature landscapes: Charyn's six viewpoints, Kolsai and Kaindy.Два дня по главным пейзажам: шесть смотровых Чарына, Кольсай и Каинды.
A night in a village guest house with home-style meals, and time for sunset and early light.Ночь в сельском гостевом доме с домашней едой и время на закат и утренний свет.
Easy walks between viewpoints, with the option of a longer hike.Лёгкие прогулки между смотровыми, по желанию более длинный поход.
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 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 to the lower Kolsai lake (15 km)Дорога к нижнему Кольсайскому озеру (15 км)
A short walk along the Kolsai shoreКороткая прогулка по берегу Кольсая
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 машинеReturn 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
Positive overnight experience 1 day Charyn and 1 day Kolsay
A friend and I (2 people) went on a tour of Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lakes with Vlad. Very enjoyable experience, especially being able to see parts of the canyon that are off road. This felt like a unique experience that can only be achieved through a tour company with a 4x4 SUV which is offered by outfitters. Selection of the guest house and the food at the guest house was also very enjoyable. It was by not means extravagant but very pleasant and covered our needs. Especially enjoyed visiting the Kolsay Lake 1 -- probably the highlight of the trip. Only wish we would have had more time here.
Fantastic tour to the canyon and lakes outside Almaty
We did a 2 day tour of the Charyn Canyon, Kolsai lake and Kaindy lake, with an overnight stay in the village of Saty in Kazakhstan. The tour was fantastic and our guide and driver, Damir, was amazing - perfect English, very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. We got to see some parts of the canyon that are not often visited by most tourists by travelling off road and that gave us a much better sense of how vast Charyn Canyon really is. It was one of the highlights of our trip in Central Asia.
An unforgettable tour. Outfitters KZ is top notch.
If you're looking for a tour from Almaty look no further than the top notch Outfitters KZ. They accommodated us on short notice and kept in touch as to our itinerary and relevant details. Damir, our driver/guide for the Charyn Canyon, Kaindy and Kolsay Lake tour was well trained, professional and courteous. He went above and beyond. He arranged an early breakfast so we could arrive early at Kaindy Lake, before others tourists came. He also made sure that my husband who has leg problems had transportation as close to the sights as possible. Damir even brought sunscreen and raincoats for us. On top of all this Damir has an encyclopedic knowledge of Kazakhstan creating an immersive experience on many levels. Our accommodations on the tour were comfortable and the home cooked meals delicious. The picnic lunch was a real treat. Our day trip with Alex to the Tambaly Petroglyphs was also very enjoyable. Outfitters KZ helped create unforgettable memories of our travels in Kazakhstan.
Breathtaking views, great company
We took a 2 days tour with Nomad Outfitters. We contacted them by email but we found we get quicker response by WhatsApp. We ask them to change the tour so it could leave from Almaty and comes back to Bishkek rather than Almaty. They were very accommodating. We had a young guide and a driver with a land cruiser. The tour went to Charon Canion, Kaindy lake, Kolsai lake, plenty of scenery stops. The young guide was great to explain in English all the history, way of life, etc the driver was safe and took us off-road crossing small streams, places I would not take a rented car. We stayed overnight in a lovely guest house, food was great, dumplings, cakes, pancakes, etc. The scenery was breathtaking, going from desert to lush mountain and rivers. While we spent a lot of time driving, it was very enjoyable. Obviously if you are younger, you might consider longer tours like trekking on horses, etc. Overall I recommend both the tour company and the location.
Great experience!
I highly recommend this agency with whom I organized a two-day tour based Almaty in the Canyon de Charyn, Lake Kaiyndy and Kolsai. Alex was a perfect guide, great connoisseur of the area, helpful and very knowledgeable. He showed us fantastic landscapes off the tourist routes. We slept in a small guest house run by locals, ate traditional food and travelled in a very comfortable jeep. We had contacts with the agency by email and the answers were always timely and detailed. We paid the agreed amount during the excursion without paying any advance. Kazakhstan is still an untouristy country with beautiful nature! Super recommended!
Mindblowing scenary! An unforgettable adventure organised by Outfitter KZ!
I organised this tour as the first stop during a 10 day trip to Kazakhstan, our first time in the country. Prior to the tour, Mariya was extremley helpful to understand the best options for our party of 10. The communication was brilliant via WhatsApp. Artur was a fantastic tour leader who spoke good English and helped us communicate with the three drivers, who looked after us so well. I fully recommend the two day tour as it gives you the opportunity to explore the best of the region - highlights included the Lunar Canyon, the Kolsai Lakes and other spectatular scenery that is only reachable via 4x4 vehicles and some skillful driving by the Outfitter KZ team.
Best nature trip in central asia!!
Amazing adventure, best nature trip in central asia!!!! We did the Charyn Canyons, Kolsay and Kaindy lakes. It was absoloutly beautifull. The cannyon combined with the two hikes give you the full nature experience. Our guide john was great. He spoke perfect English, was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. We had very good food.
Absolutely great!
Our tour with Outfitter was absolutely great. We did the 2 day tour of Charyn Canyon and the lakes in a small group with Yelbosyn. It was a wonderful trip and although it cost more than we had wanted to spend, it was so worth it. We visited popular well-known spots and also amazing smaller places where we were the only visitors. They also provided vegetarian food for us.
Amazing tour!
It was amazing! We booked a two days trip to Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lakes. Really enjoyed, very good organised and our driver, Ramil, knew a lot about history so he was telling us a lot of interesting things and facts during the trip. We learned a lot, loved the places he took us, and really enjoyed the trip. Also, it is a very difficult place to go without a guide as it's huge! I would also like to mention the amazing guest house we stayed in. Alban guesthouse. The family was so nice, bedroom was big and super comfortable, and the best thing was the food. We really felt like we tried local dishes and they were delicious. 100% recommended. Thanks, Ramil!!
Recommended!
Traveling solo, it is very hard to find a reasonably priced tour. Luckily, Outfitters kept me posted when there was someone else who wanted the same tour. We did the two-day Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lakes, and Kaindy Lake tour with Ramil as our guide. I was worried that we would be in the car pretty much the whole time, but we actually got out several times, walked/hiked at each spot, and avoided cramped legs during the trip...a major plus. Not only are the sites beautiful, but Ramil took us to several locations of Charyn Canyon where there was nobody else but us. We even had Kaindy Lake, my personal favorite, to ourselves for fifteen minutes in the morning, making it that much more surreal. Ramil is a very knowledgeable and hardworking guy. Once at the guesthouse (which was clean, comfortable, and served delicious food), the jeep had a flat. Ramil fixed it pronto so our trip continued without a hitch. Although there may be cheaper options out there where you are carted around with fifty other people in a large bus, Outfitters provides personalized service with comfort and visits to out-of-the-way sites. I highly recommend them!
Questions about this tourВопросы об этом туре
When is the best time for this tour?Когда лучше ехать в этот тур?
Late May to mid-October. In winter the lakes freeze and snow can close the road to Kaindy; on request we run a winter version with more time in Charyn.С конца мая до середины октября. Зимой озёра замерзают, а дорогу к Каинды может завалить снегом; по запросу проводим зимний вариант с большим временем в Чарыне.
How hard is the walking?Насколько сложные прогулки?
Moderate. Kaindy is about 2 km each way on a forest trail with steep parts. At Kolsai you can walk along the shore, and in high season rent a horse instead.Средние. К Каинды около 2 км в одну сторону по лесной тропе с крутыми участками. На Кольсае можно гулять по берегу, а в сезон взять лошадь.
Is it suitable for children or older travelers?Подходит ли тур детям и пожилым путешественникам?
Yes for children from about 7. The overnight stop breaks up the driving, which makes this a better choice for families than the one-day express.Да, детям примерно от 7 лет. Ночёвка разбивает дорогу, поэтому семьям этот тур подходит лучше, чем однодневный экспресс.
What should I wear and bring?Что надеть и взять с собой?
We recommend you bring:Рекомендуем взять с собой:
- Comfortable walking shoesУдобная обувь для ходьбы
- 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 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 $225 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 $225 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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