Two-days trip to Kolsay and Kaiyndy lakes through Charyn canyon

08:00

Meeting with a guide in Almaty and transfer to Saty village (about 290 km, 4 hours)

11:00

On the way visit Charyn canyon. Charyn Canyon is a unique natural monument, which is located on the territory of the Charyn National Park. Charyn Canyon stretches for 154 km along the Charyn River. It is composed of sedimentary rocks, whose age is about 12 million years. Height reaches from 150 to 300 meters. He is often compared to the Grand Canyon in Colorado, and is even called his "little brother." Charyn Canyon is very popular among tourists, every year a huge number of people visit it. Here you can not only relax and go on an excursion, but also engage in active sports.

13:00

Lunch at the guesthouse at Saty village. After lunch, transfer to Kaiyndy Lake.

15:00

Arrival at Kaiyndy Lake. Kaiyndy is a very young lake, which appeared only at the beginning of the last century as a result of the earthquake of 1911. Water flooded the gorge, and the birch grove was not completely flooded, the tops of the trees proudly rise above the water, like the masts of a sunken ship.

18:00

Return to guesthouse. Dinner and overnight. Meals: lunch, dinner

08:00

Breakfast

09:00

Transfer to Kolsay Lake. For those who want trek to Kolsay Lake 2 (about 8 km one way). Kolsay lakes are one of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan. They are also called the Pearls of the Northern Tien Shan, because such beauty cannot be found anywhere! Kolsay lakes are favorite place for lovers of mountains. They are located at an altitude of 1800, 2250 and 2700 above sea level. Trekking to Kolsay Lakes is light and suitable even for lay people. In addition, Kolsay is a wonderful place for picnics, horseback riding and mountain biking. Comfortable for camping from April to the end of September.

13:00

Lunch at lunch boxes.

15:00

Return to Almaty (about 290 km, 4 hours) Optional: horseback riding and boat ride