You have short time, but the desire to see as much as possible overwhelms you? This tour is what you need.
Enjoy the diversity of nature in the Almaty region and get acquainted with life, culture and cuisine of the Kazakhs in 3 days. The rate of change of climatic zones (3 zones) and the number of natural beauties makes this tour unique and unforgettable.
During the tour we visit: Altyn Emel National Nature Park (Aktau, Katutau and Singing Barkhan Mountains), Charyn Canyon " Castle Valley", Kolsai and Kaindy Lakes.
After meeting we begin the tour in a comfortable SUV.
The journey from Almaty takes an average of 4 hours. On the way we see Kazakh " Las Vegas" and taste the Kazakh cheese "Kurt".
to which passes through the salt marshes and takes about 1.5 hours. The guide tells the story of the appearance of the Martian landscape and lead through the most beautiful places of the mountains.
On the way, we visit the harsh mountains of Katutau with sculptures made by nature and the 700-year-old Yiwu where we get drunken spring water. 7 p.m. We have dinner at the hotel. In the evening, you can walk around the village and get to know the locals.
Off-road driving takes one hour. If we are lucky, we will see Red Book wild animals going to a watering place. 7:30 a.m. That day we will have a breakfast at the foot of the Singing Dune. The guide makes coffee and tells you where the sand came from. 8 a.m. To enjoy a bird's eye view of untouched nature, we climb to the very top of the Barkhan and slide down to listen to the mysterious singing.
2 p.m. After a hearty lunch, we will be waiting for the " Castle Valley" canyon in the Charyn National Nature Park.
The guide shows all the most beautiful corners of the « Valley of Castles» and tells its story. We have some tea near the river and go back to the parking lot.
8 a.m. We have to drive 12 km off-road to see the miracle of Kungei Alatau Lake Kaindy. On the lake we go camping and visit 3 points from which it is the best opportunity to see the lake.
We move from Lake Kaindy to Lake Kolsai, the journey takes about 1.5 hours. Here you have 2 hours of free time. On the lake you can rent a boat and enjoy the views of the mountains from the water. You can climb a mountain with an excellent panoramic view of the lake or go around the lake around.
On the way, we stop at the steep cliffs of the Charyn canyon and a roadside bazaar in the village of Baiseit.
The impressions of the tour stay in your memory for many years.
If option with return hotel transfer is selected, please advise your hotel details at time of booking. Hotel transfer is available for hotels in central Almaty only.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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