Kolsai and Kaindy

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Tour description

A journey to the pearls of the Northern Tien Shan: Kolsai Lakes and mysterious Kaindy. Expect incredible mountain landscapes, clean air, pine forests and walks along scenic trails.

Kolsai Lakes sit in a gorge and are known for clear water and three cascades. Kaindy is a unique lake with a sunken spruce forest formed after an earthquake in 1911.

This tour is ideal for those who want a break from the city, take stunning photos and recharge with mountain energy.

Tour program

Day 1

07:00 - Departure from Almaty
Breakfast stop at a cafe
Arrival at Kolsai-1 Lake, walk along the shore
Hike to Kolsai-2 Lake (optional)
Check-in at a guesthouse / cottage
Dinner, free time

Day 2

Breakfast
Departure to Lake Kaindy
Walk to the lake, sightseeing and photo session
Outdoor lunch
Departure to Almaty
Return around 20:00

What is included

Transfer Almaty - Kolsai - Kaindy - Almaty
Professional guide services
Guesthouse stay (1 night)
Drinking water on the road
Entrance tickets and eco fees

Not included

Meals (about 5,000-7,000 ₸ per person)
Personal expenses
Horse rental and extra activities
Insurance (recommended in advance)

Difficulty

Easy to medium

Suitable for most travelers

Group size

6-16 people

Small group for a comfortable journey

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, warm clothes, raincoat, sunglasses, sunscreen and snacks.

Meeting point

Almaty, Dostyk Ave. 104

Meet at 06:45,
departure at 07:00