Unbelievable Kazakhstan Tour 2

 

Unbelievable Kazakhstan Tour 2
Destination: Kazakhstan
Duration: 6 days
Places to visit: Almaty - Issyk - Saty - Kaindy - Kolsai 2 Charyn - Almaty

Day 1: Almaty
We will be glad to see you in Almaty, the southern capital of Kazakhstan. The tour will take about 6 hours to explore the most prominent sights. You will see such attractions like Green Bazaar where it will be impossible not to haggle. Later on you will have tour to Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, Kok-Tobe.  In Kok Tobe hill you will have an opportunity to see the city panorama. The Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame was erected for those who died for the future of the country. After it you will ride the famous Almaty cableway. Then there will be a cable trip along the cableway. The day ends with a route back to the hotel.

Day 2: Almaty - Issyk - Almaty
In the morning you will be transferred Issyk Lake. The road to this prominent sight takes 7 hours. His lake can be found in Issyk gorge right on the Kuldja tract. This sight picturesque sight where many centuries ago caravans travelled will astonish you. During the tour it will be possible to see the mounds of Sakas period as well as "Golden Man" that later became the symbol of the country. On the way you will be able to visit the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "ISSYK". After it you will reach the place that was formed 10000 years ago. The gorge suffered the disaster of 1963. The day ends with the returning to the hotel.

Day 3: Almaty - Saty - Kaindy
In course of the tour you will have a route to the Kolsai Lakes. After it you will be able to visit famous lake tours to which are always popular. This lake is called the Kaindy Lake or "birch lake" that is situated on the altitude of 2000 m above sea level. During the tour you will see a lot of trees and pines. This lake appeared in 1911 due to the powerful earthquake that created flood due to which the dam appeared. This lake is alpine because of the temperature of it is a bit cold. Here you will be able to enjoy the picturesque scenery of this area. Then there will be a way to the Saty settlement. Night is in the guesthouse.

Day 4: Saty - Kolsai 2
In the morning you will have a drive to Kolsai-1 and the Kolsai-2 lakes. The lakes mean the "Pearls of the Northern Tien-Shan" as here there are three lakes which are better to be seen by all. The first and largest one can be reach by car visited by the guests. In this area you can witness mushroom and berries. Horse-riding is also available here. The highest one is the smallest among them, surrounded with the Tien Shan firs and located at the meadows of the heights. While exploring this sight you will have an opportunity to find berries, mushrooms and go fishing. Water is clean and transparent. As for the animal world, here you can notice the Marals, mountain goats, wolves and even bears. Then we will return to the guesthouse.

Day 5: Saty - Charyn - Almaty
Today you will be transferred to the famous Charyn Canyon. This sight is considered to be one of the most interesting in Kazakhstan. You will be impressed to see the similarity to the Grand Canyon of Colorado River in North America. This canyon is known to be 300m high with fabulous sightseeing "Valley of Castles". The valley is presented by being about 2 km long and 80 m wide. But the most astonishing fact is that this city was mad only by nature. The architecture is unique, beautiful and enigmatic. Then is drive back to Almaty.

Day 6: Flight
Transfer to airport.
 

Transport:
02 pax - Sedan economy
04 pax - Minivan
06-10 pax - Minibus

Price per person: 
02 pax - 1 045 $
04 pax - 680 $
06 pax - 520 $
08 pax - 435 $
10 pax - 385 $
Single - 120 $

Early check-in - 30 $
Single early check-in - 45 $ 

Half board - 80 $
Full board - 130 $

English speaking guide - 570 $ per group

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Almaty - "Kazakhstan" Hotel 3*
Saty - Homestay
- Mineral water supply
- 2 dinners and 2 lunches
- Admission tickets to all museums
- English speaking escort (takes care of organizational questions)

Service does not include:
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support