1 Day Express Tour: Charyn Canyon, Kaindy & Kolsay Lakes
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Charyn Canyon
Embark on a speedy tour of the breathtaking Kazakh terrain! This tour is perfect for tourists with limited time in Almaty. It offers views of the magnificent Charyn Canyon, and the stunning lakes Kaindy and Kolsay. Plus, you’ll experience the genuine Kazakh lifestyle in a local village!
Duration:
16 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Charyn Canyon - Canyon Charyn is located on the territory of the Charyn National Park, created with the purpose of preserving natural and geological objects.
On the territory of the park there is a large number of rare and endangered species of animals listed in the Red Book.
Canyon Charyn is a picturesque natural place, which strikes with its unearthly landscapes. The depth of the canyon is 200 m. The height of the sheer mountains of the canyon reaches 150-300 m. - Lake Kaindy - Kaindy Lake – a truly amazing example of the creation of nature. It is located among a huge coniferous forest at an altitude of more than 2000 thousand meters above sea level. It was formed by a landslide of a huge accumulation of limestone, as well as subsidence of the soil.
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Lower Kolsai Lake - The Kolsay Lakes is a popular tourist destination. They are located in the Northern Tien Shan. The word “kolsay” means “lake in the gorge” and there are three of them: Upper, Middle and Lower. They are all quite deep, cool and scenic.
There is also the village of Saty, where you can stay in comfortable and authentic guest houses, try national cuisine, and see the everyday life of the Kazakh people.
The lower lake is located at 1818 meters above sea level and 80 meters in depth. It is accessible by road and has guest-houses, campsites, boats and horse riding.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Entrance fees
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
Location
Charyn Canyon
Charyn National Park, Charyn River
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jaisalkp
Feb 9, 2024
Cheryn canyon and the kolsai lake - It was an eventful day and was totally worth the drive. The tour guide , Michel was very helpful and friendly. He was knowledgeable on so many matters and guided us well . On our way , we visited a village and had our lunch which was really delicious. We were awestruck by all the view and had a good time . Thank you for providing us with such a good service .
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Marianluke
May 27, 2023
A must-see tour when visiting Almaty - This day was fantastic - full of amazing scenery and adventures. Michael was an excellent guide. He took great care of me, drove really well, organised everything smoothly, and was patient when I was feeling fatigued. Charyn Canyon was a must-see and the lakes were beautiful. I feel like I gained an understanding of this country from only my first day here. I would highly recommend Explore Kazakhstan as a tour company.
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Lincysarahs
Apr 5, 2023
Incredible and humbling - Highly recommend. We had an awesome experience. I booked a day tour to visit three places in a day and my bookings were confirmed immediately. I got Madi on wats app and he guided me and informed all about the tour. Our tour guide Chingiz was a wonderful kind and supportive man. We had a delicious home cooked meal for lunch in a village guest house.
From our experience I recommend a two tour so that you are not too tired and take time to enjoy the serene scenic views.
Though we were very much happy with our tour packages since it fit with our schedule.
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