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Kolsai, Kaindy lakes & Charyn canyon with Yurt stay and Campfire

4.8(145)2 daysAlmaty✓ Free cancellation
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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Max 35

Guides

English

Overview

Welcome to Kazakhstan! Over 2 unforgettable days, explore five of the most spectacular natural wonders of the Tian-Shan mountains in one group adventure.

Day 1: Black Canyon → Moon Canyon → Kolsai Lake. Evening campfire under a sky full of stars in Saty village.

Day 2: Soviet UAZ-452 ride to Kaindy Lake with its famous submerged forest → Charyn Canyon — the Grand Canyon of Central Asia.

Optional boat ride and horseback riding available on-site.

Accommodation in Saty village — choose your comfort:

Standard room (shared bathroom) — included in base price

En-suite room (private bathroom) — available for extra charge

⛺ Yurt experience (shared with group, sleeping on traditional floor mats) — available for extra charge

All meals included: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast. English-speaking guide.

Hotel pickup from 7 AM. Maximum 30-35 people.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Moon Canyon, Black Canyon and Kolsay lake⌄

    Black Canyon, viewing spot, photographing 13:30 Shortstop at Black Canyon, viewing spot 13:50 Departure from Black Canyon

    Moon Canyon, viewing spot, photographing

    Walking, visiting several spots, boating

    Meals: Lunch: Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available) · Dinner: Hearty dinner of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)

    Overnight: Accommodation in Saty village: Standard room (shared bathroom), Private room(private bathroom), Yurt experience (shared)

  2. 2Kaindy lake and Yellow Canyon⌄

    Walking, visiting several spots, photographing 08:00 Breakfast in the guesthouse 08:30 Head to Kaindy lake 11:30 Drive back to the Saty village

    Yellow Canyon, viewing spot, photographing 12:00 Head to Yellow Canyon 13:30 Walk around Yellow canyon 15:00 Lunch on the way back to Almaty 18:00 Drop off in Almaty

    Meals: Breakfast: vegetarian option is available · Lunch: Hearty lunch of local cuisine (vegetarian option is available)

What's included

  • ✓National parks entrance fees
  • ✓English speaking guide
  • ✓Overnight in the Saty Village
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Breakfast

Not included

  • ✕Boating (13$) and horseback-riding (13$)
  • ✕Taxi

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not allowed for travelers who can not withstand long trips by car, long walks and hikes
  • Not allowed for travelers with disabilities, injuries, diseases that limit physical abilities
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

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