Kaindy and Kolsay Lake Tour
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.
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.
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Kaindy and Kolsay Lake Tour
What's included in Kaindy and Kolsay Lake Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Inclusions
- Travel by UAZ to Kaindy
- Admission fee to Kaindy and Kolsay
- Boat Riding 25 dollars
- Horse Riding 25 dollars
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Destination is 300 kilometers away from almaty, it takes 4.5 hours to get to the place
- Travel time is already included in the total duration time
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Parking lot of the Alatau metro station (on Abay street , corner of Zharokova street, opposite the Taurus business centre)