Duration: 1 day (Express Tour)
Season: Year-round
Route Type: Jeep tour, Adventure, Nature
05:30 – Departure from Almaty
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Guest pickup in central Almaty
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Drive toward Saty village (Kolsai Lakes) – approx. 285 km
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Stop at a gas station for refueling
Charyn Canyon (Black Canyon Section)
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Short stop at one of the most scenic canyon viewpoints
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Admire majestic cliffs and valley landscapes
Kaindy Lake
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Arrival at the parking area (15 km from Saty)
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Light trekking (approx. 1.5 km one way, 3 km round trip)
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Visits to three panoramic viewpoints:
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Lake from above
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River flowing into the lake
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Lakeshore view
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Return to Saty Village
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On the way: a stop at a viewpoint over the Chilik River valley
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Lunch in a Kazakh village home with local homemade food
Kolsai Lake (Lower Lake / Lake Saty)
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Short drive to the lake (~15 km)
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Leisurely walk along the scenic shoreline
Return to Almaty (Approx. 300 km)
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En route stop at the "Valley of Castles" in Charyn Canyon
(panoramic views only – no descent due to limited time)
Refueling stop in Chilik village
Dinner in the village (en route)
22:30–23:30 – Arrival in Almaty
Tour Price: 150 USD in KZT per person if there are 3 persons in one car
The Cost Includes:
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Services of an English-speaking guide
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Transportation in a comfortable off-road vehicle
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Lunch in a traditional Qazaq family home
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1.5 liters of bottled drinking water per guest
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Visits to tourist locations as per the 1-day tour itinerary
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Entrance tickets to national parks:
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Kolsay Lakes National Park
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Charyn Canyon National Park
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Round-trip transfer by park taxi from the lower parking area to the upper viewing area at Kaindy Lake
- Dinner in the Village of Baiseit
NB:
When visiting the Kolsai Lakes, you must carry a valid identification document (passport or national ID).
This is a mandatory requirement as the lakes are located in a border zone.
