Kazakh wonder tour: Tour 6

Kazakh wonder tour: Tour 6
Destination: Kazakhstan
Duration: 6 days
Places to visit: Almaty – Kaindy Lake – Saty – Kolsai Lakes – Charyn Canyon –  Issyk lake – Almaty 

Day 1: Almaty – Kaindy Lake – Saty
We will drive to Almaty. Then transfer to Kolsai Lakes. On the way stop in a village to feel the atmosphere of a local market. In the afternoon change the vehicle to one of AWD local cars, such as "UAZ" or "PAZ" and drive to the mountain road of 12 km to Kaindy Lake situated among pine forest at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. It was shaped in 1911 due to the powerful earthquake that activated the mudslide congested the valley by the natural dam. Overnight is in a guest house.

Day 2: Kolsai Lakes – Saty
Kolsai Lakes are also called "Pearls of the Northern Tien Shan". They are cascade of three lakes. The largest lake is available for all guests. It is the loveliest lake with abundance of mushrooms. The lake is about 700 meters. To the lowest lake you can drive only by car. Walk few kilometers along mountain trails to see the second and the third lake. Upon arrival to Kolsay 3 Lake you will start the trekking. The route located on the bank of the lake and continues with the path via the pine forest, alpine meadows along mountain river flowing all the way down from Kolsai 2 Lake. The entire walking distance between two lakes is about 7 km and usually takes 3-3,5 hours one way. Then drive to Kolsai 3 Lake and back to Saty settlement. Overnight is in a guest house.

Day 3: Saty – Charyn Canyon – Almaty     
Today is a journey to Charyn Canyon. The road will take 2 hours. On the way to the canyon you will have an idea to visit the local museum of decorative and applied arts. In Charyn Canyon, you will esteem the celestial panorama. We will walk around 2 km over the labyrinth of the Castles Valley with its walls of curious forms. The bottom of the Canyon has minor slope to the end of the walk. Here we can see eco-park with several yurts and small open-air café. Night is in a hotel.

Day 4: Almaty – Issyk lake – Almaty
In the morning you will see one of the most beautiful gorges of Trans Ili Alatau – Issyk Gorge located sideways the Kuldja tract. We will visit the State Historical and Cultural Museum Reserve “ISSYK” devoted to the history and culture of the Saka period, counting a copy of Golden Man and golden items, ancient ceramics, weapon, elements of horse equipment, as well as the model of Saka burial mound. We will travel to an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level, to the lovely mountain lake Issyk. Enjoy the splendid attractiveness of its turquoise water surface and the Issyk Gorge. Transfer to a hotel for sleep.

Day 5: Almaty
Today’s destination is driving to Almaty Museum. We will drive to the southern capital of Kazakhstan. We will learn more about history of Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre. We will visit one of the oldest of Almaty parks – Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen and see Zenkov Cathedral, Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame as well as Museum of Musical Instruments. This tour continues to the Green Bazaar. In the afternoon we will drive to the Medeu Gorge of 1690 meters above sea level. It is defined to be the highest mountain skating rink in the world and the dam. We will ride for about 20-25 minutes above fur-trees up to the altitude of 2260 meters above sea level. This tour continues to Kok Tobe hill, where the tallest TV tower in the world is located. After that you can end your tour by riding from the top of the hill to the center of the city by the famous Almaty cableway. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 6: Flight
Thank you for the unforgettable tour.

Transport:
02 pax – Sedan economy
04 pax – Minivan
06-10 pax – Minibus

Price per person:
02 pax – 980 $
04 pax – 715 $
06 pax – 530 $
08 pax – 445 $
10 pax – 410 $
Single – 130 $

Early check-in – 40 $
Single early check-in – 65 $

Half board – 130 $
Full board – 230 $ 

English speaking guide – 675 $ per group

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
      Saty village – Home stays
      Almaty – “Kazakhstan” Hotel 3*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour           

Service does not include:
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide