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KAZAKHSTAN. RELOAD
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Our tour is ideal for those who want to see the sap of Kazakhstan's nature and have two days to travel.
Since we offer jeep tours, 99% of our tours are individual at the price of group tours (if there are two or more of you, the tour will be 100% private).
The price is for the participation of two tourists. For 1 independent traveler, the price will be higher, and for 3 or more, it will be proportionally lower
.The car will be delivered to your hotel in the morning.
Mountain lakes always occupy a separate place in the sights of Central Asia, and especially in Almaty region.
Acascade of three Kolsay lakes is located 300 kilometers from Kolsay. Almaty is at altitudes of 1800, 2300 and 2600 meters above sea level and is called the “pearl necklace” of the entire Tien Shan. However, the long journey is blocked by the emotions evoked by this place, where the crystal clear water reflects the Tien Shan fir trees on the slopes of the surrounding mountains, and you can see flocks of trout that
grow here up to 50-60 cm.The surprises of Kolsay Lakes National Park do not end there. Nearby, in the “birch” gorge, is Lake Kaindy. His educational history is amazing. About a century ago, a powerful earthquake occurred in the Tien Shan mountains. A section of spruce forest in the gorge was flooded. However, the fir trees did not die, but remained standing towering above the icy water, remaining
the eternal guards of the lake.But a special feature of the tour is the opportunity to experience both the landscape and climatic diversity of Kazakhstan's nature in a few days.
After visiting Kolsay Park, we saw and experienced the nature of the alpine meadows, but on the way back we will visit the arid desert, visiting the Charyn National Park, its main attraction is the Valley of Castles Canyon.Arriving in Almaty on the evening of the second day, the time is approximate, because the return time will depend on your speed and wishes. We never, ever hurry anyone. Enjoy the tour at your own pace
. Organized by: travel-expert Dmitry А
Program
Day 1. Towards the mountainous Tien Shan
On the morning of the first day of the tour, we pick you up from your hotel in Almaty and head towards the Kolsay Lakes National Park. Along the way, we will move along the bottom of the ancient sea - the Syugatinsky Valley, see the volcanic mountains of Boguty and Toraigyr, and overcome the Kokpek and Alasa passes. But the first location where we will stop will be the panoramic point of the Charyn Canyon, which the locals call “Black Rocks”. The canyon is 300 meters deep at the viewing point
.Once in the national park, we head to the Kaindy Gorge. The name Kainda is translated from Kazakh as “birch”, as we will see by staying at the largest birch grove in the entire Northern Tien Shan. We'll have lunch in a birch grove. At the end of the journey, Lake Kaindy awaits us, which has no analogue anywhere in the world. The fir trunks, which were half under water after the devastating earthquake of the early 20th century, have remained the eternal overseers of the lake.
After a walk by Lake Kaindy, we move to Saty village, where we will have dinner and stay overnight in one of the guest houses.
Day 2. From glaciers to deserts
On the second day of the tour, the pearl of the entire Tien Shan, the Kolsay Lakes, awaits us. We have breakfast at the guesthouse and hit the road. Upon arrival, we will take a jeep to the ridge closest to the first lake, which offers a magnificent panorama of Lake Kolsay. Then we'll go down and take a walk around the lake. If you wish, you can book a horse ride around the lake or a catamaran ride
.Then we will drive back to Almaty. On the way to the city, we will again feel the natural contrast by visiting the Grand Canyon's younger brother, the Valley of Castles of the Charyn Canyon.
The Valley of Castles Canyon is a unique natural object where, under thousands of years of natural influence, remains have been formed in the form of isolated mountains, pillars, towers and even dragons. This is a place where fantasies really have a place to run wild. In the “Valley of Castles” there is an opportunity to touch history in the truest sense of the word. We will take a walk to the Charyn River, where we will have lunch. Then we head straight to the city of Almaty
Both national parks that we will visit (Kolsay Colderi GNPP, Charyn GNPP) are biosphere reserves protected by UNESCO.
Exertion Level
Medium
Activities within the same location or change of several locations during the route, infrastructure-developed locations, periodic outings to nature.
A comment from the tour leader
Two short walks are expected on the second day - about 1 km one way to Lake Kaindy, as well as 3 km along the Charyn Canyon. The level of load at other locations will depend solely on the wishes of the tourist.
Conditions
Included
- Off-road transport
- Guide-driver services
- Fuel
- Accommodation in a guesthouse
- Meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
- Drinking water
- National parks tickets (Kolsay, Kaindy, Charyn)
- Eco fees
- Car passenger insurance
- Hiking
Not included
- Air flight
- Hotel in Almaty
- Airport transfer
- Alcoholic drinks (optional)
Allocation
Guesthouse
Comfort
Upscale
Consists of establishments that provide high levels of service and amenities.
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Accommodation
Double
Triple
Services
Accommodation at a 4* hotel
$ 200
Horseback riding
$ 25
Vegetarian food
$ 0
Important information
Cancellation terms
100% refund - within 24 hours of booking
50% refund - from 14 to 4 days before the start of the tour (minus actual expenses incurred = not less than 15% of the total tour cost)
No refund - 3 days before the start of the tour
50% refund - from 14 to 4 days before the start of the tour (minus actual expenses incurred = not less than 15% of the total tour cost)
No refund - 3 days before the start of the tour
Guest requirements
You must have an identity document along with you, as well as personal medications.
Asfor our travels, we always recommend that you first of all take care of comfortable shoes, as well as sun protection (hat, sunscreen). However, we should not forget that unpredictable weather is a characteristic feature of the foothills, so you should also have a raincoat and warm outerwear with you, even if the tour days are sunny.
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6 reviews
A jeep ride through canyons and wild places was an indelible experience. The part of the route, where we crossed streams and off-road, was especially impressive — it was breathtaking! The guides were not only knowledgeable, but also very nice people who shared interesting facts about the places we passed. Spending the night at a stylish glamping site added comfort and special coziness after a busy day. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to really experience Kazakhstan's nature!
I would like to express my deep gratitude to Dmitry and Kristina for the incredibly high-quality and interesting trip!
The tour is very well thought out in terms of tourist convenience. For example, trekking sticks are provided, and in case of rain, umbrellas and raincoats are provided.
A nice bonus was a delicious lunch in a beautiful place on the river bank (by the way, non-disposable tableware also pleased me).
The tour is neither extended nor overloaded. There were a lot of impressions, but they didn't mix. Everything was in moderation. There was still time - we drove to the Asa Plateau. There is a beautiful blue lake there - Lake Bartogay.
Individual preferences were taken into account.
For example, we were brewed real coffee in a geyser coffee maker and provided us with vegetable milk. Special thanks for the recommendations for the next day's activities, taking into account the location and time before departure (with an interactive map) and for the photos during the tour.
And of course, nature itself is gorgeous!
A nice bonus was a delicious lunch in a beautiful place on the river bank (by the way, non-disposable tableware also pleased me).
The tour is neither extended nor overloaded. There were a lot of impressions, but they didn't mix. Everything was in moderation. There was still time - we drove to the Asa Plateau. There is a beautiful blue lake there - Lake Bartogay.
Individual preferences were taken into account.
For example, we were brewed real coffee in a geyser coffee maker and provided us with vegetable milk. Special thanks for the recommendations for the next day's activities, taking into account the location and time before departure (with an interactive map) and for the photos during the tour.
And of course, nature itself is gorgeous!
Good afternoon)
I would like to leave feedback to Dmitry and Kristina for the incredible journey we have been on).
I found Dmitry on the site, read all the reviews, and really liked the program.
Dmitry quickly got in touch and even customized the program for us, as we came on certain dates.
We really wanted to see eastern Kazakhstan, and I liked that the program included all the main points. It was for two days, which was perfect for us, as we only came to Almaty for a few days.
We were offered a choice of a luxury minibus or two jeeps, several accommodation options and took into account the vegetarian's food wishes).
The program was incredible. We learned a lot of new information and enjoyed amazing views. The organization, the level of food, the level of ease and friendliness, the level of warmth and care are just 1000%%
I would also like to say about Christina. She turned out to be an incredible guide who told us a lot of cool information and was also our photographer).
When we returned to Moscow, we got some amazing photos.
Dmitry, I have special respect to you for everything. You're a true professional 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I recommend it from the bottom of my heart! I will be happy to go on other excursions with Dmitry and Kristina when I return to Kazakhstan.
Thank you so much) ❤️
I would like to leave feedback to Dmitry and Kristina for the incredible journey we have been on).
I found Dmitry on the site, read all the reviews, and really liked the program.
Dmitry quickly got in touch and even customized the program for us, as we came on certain dates.
We really wanted to see eastern Kazakhstan, and I liked that the program included all the main points. It was for two days, which was perfect for us, as we only came to Almaty for a few days.
We were offered a choice of a luxury minibus or two jeeps, several accommodation options and took into account the vegetarian's food wishes).
The program was incredible. We learned a lot of new information and enjoyed amazing views. The organization, the level of food, the level of ease and friendliness, the level of warmth and care are just 1000%%
I would also like to say about Christina. She turned out to be an incredible guide who told us a lot of cool information and was also our photographer).
When we returned to Moscow, we got some amazing photos.
Dmitry, I have special respect to you for everything. You're a true professional 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I recommend it from the bottom of my heart! I will be happy to go on other excursions with Dmitry and Kristina when I return to Kazakhstan.
Thank you so much) ❤️
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The trip was great! The program is beautiful, the places are amazing! Thanks to Dmitry and Kristina for an extraordinary tour) The guys are enthusiastic in their field, it is clear that they themselves are interested and enjoy the natural beauty of Kazakhstan. Everything went according to plan and even added a couple of locations. The tour is definitely worth the money!! We stayed at a guest house in the mountains for the night, the host did everything perfectly, the hosts tried very hard, fed me to the dump) In general, everything was great, I enjoyed it a lot and, taking this opportunity, I would like to thank Dmitry and Christina and the hosts. I will definitely contact them again in the future. After all, the craving for long journeys is an irresistible thing. Christina will also take pictures of you in the process - a nice bonus if you are driving alone, you don't have to think about who will take a picture of you and how.
A good guide is the key to success! We were very lucky with him! Delight 24 to 7! I advise everyone! Thank you!
