Lakes Kolsai and Kaindy. Valley of Castles of Charyn Canyon
Kolsai lakes are rightfully among the most beautiful natural places in Kazakhstan. Another name for the Kolsai lakes is the blue necklace of the Northern Tien Shan. This name fully reflects reality, because such incredible beauty is not found everywhere. “Kolsai” literally means “lake in a gorge.”
The lakes are located on the territory of the Kegen district of the Almaty region of Kazakhstan and are located 20 km north of the border with Kyrgyzstan, 320 km southeast of Almaty at an altitude of about 1800 m, 2200 m, 2500 m above sea level.
Kaindy is a lake in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan, a popular tourist destination in one of the Kungei Alatau gorges. The main attraction of the lake is the spruce trees rising straight from the water. Lake Kaindy is also located on the territory of the Kolsai Kolderi National Park
The lake, about 400 m long, is located among a coniferous forest at an altitude of 1667 meters above sea level in one of the Kungey Alatau gorges, 320 km southeast of Almaty.
Charyn Canyon is a 154 km long canyon along the Charyn River in Kazakhstan. The canyon is located 195 km east of the city of Almaty, near the border with China. Located on the territory of three districts of the Almaty region: Uygur, Raiymbek, Enbekshikazakh.
Charyn Canyon is located on the territory of the Charyn National Park, created with the aim of preserving natural and geological objects. The national park was established on February 23, 2004. The park is home to a large number of rare and endangered species of animals listed in the Red Book.
The depth of the canyon is 200 m. The height of the steep mountains of the canyon reaches 150-300 m. The canyon itself is a natural monument, made up of sedimentary rocks that are up to 12 million years old.
The landscape diversity of the Charyn Canyon determines the diversity of flora and fauna. More than 1,500 species of plants grow here, 17 of which are listed in the Red Book of Kazakhstan, 62 species of mammals, 103 species of nesting birds, 25 species of reptiles.
TWO DAYS TOUR
Visiting lakes Kolsai, Kaindy and Charyn canyon
Day 1.
08:00 – 11:30 Transfer Almaty – Charyn Canyon. Valley of Castles. Along the way there is a sanitary stop and refueling at a gas station.
11:30 – 13:30 Trekking along the canyon of the Valley of Castles to the Charyn River. The distance is approximately 2.5 km one way and takes on average about one hour. Sightseeing walk along the top of the canyon.
14:30 – 16:30 Visit to four beautiful locations on the right bank of the Charyn River.
16:30 – 18:30 Transfer to the village of Saty. Check-in to the guest house. Dinner. Free time.
Day 2.
08:00 – 08:30 Breakfast.
08:30 – 09:00 Transfer to the lower parking lot of Lake Kaindy.
09:00 – 11:30 Trekking to the lake. The distance is approximately 1 km one way and takes 15-25 minutes. Inspection of the lake from three locations. Trekking around the lake takes approximately 1.5 km of easy difficulty.
11:30 – 12:15 Transfer to the village of Saty. Along the way there is a short sightseeing stop at the panorama of the village of Saty and the Chilik River.
13:00 – 13:30 Lunch at the guest house in Saty village.
13:30 – 14:00 Transfer to Lake Kolsai.
14:00 – 15:30 Walk near Lake Kolsai. Easy trekking to the lake about 600 m.
15:30 – 20:00 Transfer to Almaty. On the way back there is also a sanitary stop and refueling at a gas station.
Arrival in Almaty approximately around 20:00 depending on traffic on the roads.
The schedule is indicative and will depend on many factors, for example, traffic on the roads, the number of unscheduled stops, delays along the route, etc.
The cost of the tour is: From 449,235 tenge for one SUV when filled with up to 4 guests. If it is necessary to accommodate up to 6 guests in one SUV, the additional payment will be 62,563 tenge for each person additionally.
The price includes: Guide with an SUV, meals and accommodation according to the tour (except for breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last), environmental fees for entry into the National Parks and National Parks. nature reserves, good mood, information on the tour.
You need to take with you: Sunglasses, raincoat, sun cream, insect repellent, trekking shoes, personal items, personal medications, personal documents.
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