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Joinme Day Tour in Lake Kolsay and Kaindy

Location Almaty, Kazakhstan
$59.00
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Overview

Begin your day with an early departure from Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city. As you travel, the ever-changing countryside unfolds before you, offering a glimpse into the natural beauty that awaits.

Your first stop is the renowned Kaindy Lake, known for its surreal sunken forest. The sight of submerged trees beneath the lake's turquoise surface against a backdrop of snow-capped peaks is truly mesmerizing.

As for lunch, A Taste of local cuisine waits for you.

After lunch, The journey begins at Lower Kolsay, the most accessible of the three. Enjoy a leisurely walk by its shores, taking in the serene atmosphere and mountain reflections.

In the evening we will return to Almaty.

Tour highlights are below:
Witness the surreal beauty of Kaindy Lake with its sunken forest and emerald waters.
Explore the Kolsay Lake, which offering a unique charm and natural spectacle.

It will take 4.5 hours to get to the destination, and also 4.5 hours to get back to Almaty.
Joinme Day Tour in Lake Kolsay and Kaindy
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 16 hours

  • Admission fee to Kaindy and Kolsay
  • Travel by UAZ to Kaindy
  • Boat Riding 25 dollars
  • Horse Riding 25 dollars
  • Meals

Meeting point
Almaty State Circus parking lot
Return details
Almaty State Circus parking lot

  • Lake Kaindy
    Lake Kaindy is about 400 meters long, reaching depths of nearly 30 meters at its deepest point. Altered by limestone deposits, the water maintains a bluish-green color. The lake contains trunks of submerged Picea schrenkiana trees that rise above the surface of the lake.
  • Kolsai Lake
    “Kolsay” means “Valley Lake” in the Kazakh language, for these freshwater lakes lie in a valley in the Northern Tien Shan Mountains some 300 kilometers from Almaty. The three lakes – Verkhneye (Upper), Mynzholki (Middle) and Nizhneye (Lower) - are located at 2,700, 2,250 and 1,800 meters above sea level, respectively.

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Destination is 300 kilometers away from almaty, it takes 4.5 hours to get to the place
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Joinme Day Tour in Lake Kolsay and Kaindy

    Location Almaty, Kazakhstan
    $59.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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