From Arizona to Switzerland
2 days / 1 night | Charyn Canyon, Kolsai and Kaindy
On the first day of our trip, we will spend time in the Charyn Canyon (6 locations). After a walk and a photo shoot against the backdrop of the picturesque views of the "brother Grand Canyon", we will go (1 hour) to the village of Saty and stay overnight in a traditional nomad house - a yurt.
On the second day, we will enjoy the stunning landscapes of the Northern Tien Shan and the pearls among the rocks - Lakes Kolsai and Kaindy. We guarantee an unforgettable experience!
Route program
07:00
Departure from Almaty to the specified addresses (200 km to Charyn).
08:30
Stop in the village of Chilik (gas station).
10:00
Location No. 1: Kyzylsai Canyon (Valley of Castles) — 2.5 km walk to Charyn River (about 40 min). 15-minute rest by the river, then return (50 min).
11:00
Rest and photo shoot by the Charyn river.
12:00
Return to the parking lot (50 min).
13:00
Location No. 2: Climb out of the canyon and visit the panoramic point of the Valley of Castles.
13:30
Lunch is a snack.
14:00
Location No. 3: Transfer to Uzunbulak Canyon (Moon Canyon), 30 min, 25 km. A photo stop and a short walk.
15:30
Location No. 4: Transfer to the Kamennaya Polka observation deck above the Charyn River (30 min, 15 km).
16:30
Location No. 5: Transfer to the panoramic point "Napoleon" (30 min, 2.5 km).
17:30
Location No. 6: Visit to the "Austrian point" (4 min, 2 km).
18:00
Transfer to the village of Saty, Kolsai lakes (2 hours, 120 km).
19:00
Stop at the Black Canyon.
20:00
Arrival at the guest house, accommodation, dinner.
22:30
Overnight in a guest house (yurts with facilities).
08:30
Breakfast at the guest house.
09:00
Departure from Saty village to Kaindy lake (12 km, 30 min, off-road).
09:30
Parking and walking distance to Kaindy Lake (2 km).
10:30
Inspection of three key points: the shore of the lake, a panoramic point, and the confluence of the Kainda River.
12:00
Return to the parking lot (2 km).
13:00
Transfer to the village of Saty with a stop at a panoramic point overlooking the valley of the Chilik River (12 km, 30 min).
13:30
Lunch at the guest house in Saty village.
14:30
Transfer to the lower lake Kolsai (Saty) (15 km, 30 min).
15:00
A walk along the shore of the first Kolsai Lake.
16:30
Departure from the lake area to Almaty (300 km).
20:30
Arrival in Almaty, transfer to the following addresses.
Included in the price
- Transfer on a comfortable 4WD SUV with fuel
- Services of an English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch in Tara
- Accommodation in yurts (nomad houses) with private facilities
- Meals (except breakfast on day 1 and dinner on day 2)
- 1.5 liters of drinking water per person
Not included in the price
- Alcohol
- Personal expenses
- Boating and other activities