Within 2 days you will visit the most famous places of Almaty region - Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn and Black Canyons. You will also explore a tranquil place with landscapes of unearthly beauty - Moon Canyon. The itinerary is designed so that you can enjoy the tour without rushing and visit sites at the best time of the day in the best lighting conditions. Our tour guide will show you the best photo spots and tell you interesting information about the places.
In the evening you will enjoy a rustic dinner of local cuisine, as well as games and fun around the bonfire.
For the night, tourists are accommodated in a yurt (nomadic dwelling), where you will feel the spirit of the nomadic lifestyle, and enjoy the silence away from civilisation and unity with nature (accommodation in the house is also possible).
Itinerary:
Day 1
08:00 Pick-up and departure from Almaty
Trip to Charyn Canyon
Charyn Canyon “Valley of the Castles”, visiting several spots, walking along the bottom of the canyon 1.5 km till Charyn river
Lunch in the guesthouse of Saty village
Trip to Kolsai Lake
Kolsai Lake, walking, horseback-riding or boating (optional), visiting several spots
18:30 Yurt/guesthouse accommodation, dinner
Day 2
08:00 Breakfast, check-out
Trip to Kaindy Lake
Kaindy Lake, hiking or horseback-riding (optional), visiting several spots
Lunch in the guesthouse of Saty village
Leaving Kolsai Lakes National Park
Short stop at Black Canyon
Moon Canyon, walking, visiting several spots
Way back to Almaty
19:00 Drop-off in Almaty