Name of the tour: Exploring the Fabulous nature of Kazakhstan

Duration: 6 days

Starts in: Almaty

Ends in:  Almaty

Day 1: Almaty – Kaindy Lake – Saty
After arrival to Almaty. You will have a tour to amazing lakes Kolsai. Along the way you will have a chance to immerse into the national atmosphere of local market. In the second part of the tour you will change the car to one of AWD local cars, such as "UAZ" or "PAZ" (Russian car models), because we will be traveling on an unpaved mountain road (12 km) to Kaindy Lake. The main attraction of the lake is the spruce trees rising directly from the water, thanks to which the lake. Thanks to the cold and clear water, the trees in the lake are not rotted, and their trunks are clearly visible through the water in clear weather. The lake was formed in 1911 as a result of an earthquake. Translated from Kazakh, "Kaindy" means "abounding in birches". The lake was named so because of a large birch grove that must be crossed on the way to the lake.  You will spend the night in the guest house.

Day 2: Kolsai Lakes – Saty
In the morning you will transfer to “Pearls of Kazakhstan ” Kolsai Lakes.  The Kolsai lakes system consists of three lakes that are located at different heights above sea level. This is an ideal place to relax, because the lakes are located in a national Park, which is constantly monitored and is not allowed to cause damage to nature. All the lakes are surrounded by coniferous forests, so the air here is simply intoxicating. The first lake is located at an altitude of 1818 meters, the second-2252 meters and the third at 2850 meters above sea level. The depth of the lakes reaches 50 meters.  You will have a chance to see the virgin nature, abundance of the flowers and mushrooms. Along the way you will take photos and explore the fascinating beauty of the lakes. You will get to lowest the lake by car. Along the way you will have a brief walk where you will observe the second and the third lake. After arrival to Kolsai-3 Lake and you will have a rules and start the trip. It will be about 3-3,5 hours one way and distance between two lakes is about 7 km. After exploration Kolsai-3 Lake, you will drive to Saty settlement. Night will be in the guest house.

Day 3: Saty - Charyn Canyon –Almaty     
After breakfast you will drive to Charyn Canyon. You will drive about 2 hours. Along the way you will have a chance to experience the local museum of traditional decorative and applied arts and crafts. The natural landmark was formed 12 million years ago, thanks to rain, wind and sun. Charyn canyon has rare plant species, dozens of which are listed in the red book. In the bosom of the canyon is a grove consisting of Sogdian ash, which survived the glaciation era and remained to show off its mighty appearance in the Charyn canyon. Charyn canyon is considered the second largest canyon in the world, second only in size to the Grand Canyon, which is located in Colorado. It also contains a unique Valley of Castles in which the imagination plays and creates the feeling that you are in the world of fairy tales. You will see the grand panorama and have a chance to take memorable photos. You will transfer back to the city. Night will be in the hotel.

Day 4: Almaty - Issyk lake– Almaty
You will explore today the fabulous gorges of Trans-Ili Alatau - Issyk Gorge. During the way you will experience the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “ISSYK”, it stores the expositions devoted to the history and culture of the Saka period, including a copy of Golden Man and golden items, ancient ceramics, weapon, elements of horse equipment, as well as the model of Saka burial mound. The lake was formed about 10 thousand years ago as a result of a colossal mountain collapse, which resulted in the formation of a natural dam about 300 meters high. On the shore of the lake you can enjoy the indescribable beauty of the Issyk gorge and turquoise water surface. In 1963, a catastrophic landslide occurred. After the tour you will transfer to the hotel for overnight.

Day 5: Almaty
You will have a city tour today in Almaty. You will start the excursion from one of the most important sites Almaty Museum, where you will explore the history and culture of the city. The next point will be fabulous architecture Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre. You will also experience one of the oldest of Almaty parks - Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen. You will also explore the amazing church that was built without using single nail Zenkov Cathedral. During the tour you will observe the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame, you will observe the attractions and get the interesting facts from the guide and explore the important landmark the Museum of Musical Instruments. You will continue tour with exotic site of the city the Green Bazaar, where you will not be able to refrain from shopping and make colorful pictures. Then you will explore the natural site of the city to the Medeu Gorge (1690 meters above sea level) that is very interesting due to highest mountain skating rink in the world. You will transfer by cable car to Shymbulak ski resort area. You will see the magnificent panorama and see the beautiful pictures of the resort. There are located fancy restaurants, ski & snowboarding school and mountain hotel. You will also come back by the cable car. You will continue tour with the transferring to picturesque Kok-Tobe hill. There are located the famous TV tower. You will finish the tour with short ride by the famous Almaty cableway*. On Tuesdays, in the tour departing at 10:00, cableway is not available. Park eco-cars are used instead. In the end of the tour you will transfer to the hotel and overnight.

Day 6: Flight
Hotel breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the airport and departure.

Transport:
02 pax – Sedan
04 pax – Minivan
06-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter

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