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170 000
3 days
170 000
3 days
On this three-day tour you will visit Charyn Canyon, the Temirlik River Canyon and the high-mountain Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes. The first highlight of this tour is a visit to the Temirlik River Canyon and a walk to the confluence of the Charyn and Temirlik rivers. The second highlight is a hike to Kolsai Lake 2. Traveling through two canyons and two Kolsai Lakes will greatly delight lovers of short, captivating hikes.
| Season | May-September |
| Travel time one way/total | – |
| Tour duration | 3 days |
| On asphalt | 650 km. |
| Off-road | 100 km. |
| Group | up to 6 people |
Day One:
Departure from Almaty.
Transfer to Charyn Canyon, 3 hrs.
Lunch on the way, lunchbox.
Walk through the canyon, 2 hrs.
Transfer to the Temirlik River Canyon, 2 hrs.
Walk to the confluence of the Temirlik and Charyn rivers. Lunch on the way, lunchbox. 2 hrs.
Transfer to Saty village, 3 hrs.
Overnight at a guesthouse in Saty village
Shower. Rest. Dinner. Sleep.
Day Two:
Wake-up. Breakfast.
Transfer to Kolsai Lake 1, 20 min.
Hike to Kolsai Lake 2, lunch on the way, lunchbox, 6 hrs.
Return to Saty village.
Shower. Rest. Dinner. Sleep.
Day Three:
Wake-up, hearty breakfast.
Transfer to Kaindy Lake, 1.15 hrs. Dirt road.
Walk around the lake, 2 hrs.
Return to Saty village.
Lunch at the guesthouse.
Return to Almaty, 5 hrs. including stops.
Almaty – Shelek – Baiseit – Nura – Kokpek Pass – Charyn Canyon (Valley of Castles) – Aksay – Temirlik River Canyon – Zhalanash – Saty (Kolsai Lake, Kaindy Lake)
Upon request, an additional guide service is available: the guide will tell you about this excursion in detail. Price: Russian-speaking guide from KZT 30,000 per day; English-speaking guide from KZT 50,000 per day. The guide’s meals and accommodation are paid separately.
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The border regime is the established procedure for entry, temporary stay, residence or movement, as well as for holding socio-political, cultural or other events within the border zone.
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Before payment we lock in the route, group size, pricing format and all terms, so your trip is clear from the very first message.
If weather or road conditions get in the way of the route, we will offer the nearest safe alternative.
We agree on refund timeframes and deduction terms in advance, with no fine print.
The guide stays in touch, assesses the road and can adjust the itinerary as needed.
We state the price per group, per one or two people, as well as what is already included.
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