1 dayAssy Plateau
Kolsai Lakes & Charyn Canyon
Two icons of the Almaty region in one long, well-paced day: the red walls of the Valley of Castles in Charyn and the spruce-framed turquoise water of the first Kolsai lake.
- Duration1 day
- StartAlmaty, Almaty region
- Group2 to 12 travelers
- DifficultyEasy, about 6 km of walking
Highlights
- Walk the Valley of Castles to the Charyn river
- Free time on the shore of Kolsai Lake 1
- Lunch with a family in Saty village
- Comfortable minivan with a mountain driver
Itinerary
06:00
Pick-up in Almaty
Your guide meets you at the hotel lobby. Coffee and a short briefing on the road east.
09:30
Charyn Canyon
A 3 km walk down the Valley of Castles, with stops for photos and the story of how the canyon formed.
12:30
Lunch in Saty
Home-cooked lunch with a local family: soup, plov, fresh bread and tea.
14:00
Kolsai Lake 1
Time to walk the shore trail or rent a boat. Optional climb to the viewpoint above the lake.
17:00
Return drive
Rest stop on the way back to the city.
21:30
Back in Almaty
Drop-off at your hotel.
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- English-speaking certified guide
- Transport with fuel
- Park entrance fees
- Lunch and bottled water
- Travel insurance on the route
Not included
- Boat rental on the lake
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide and driver
Map
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