Ethno tour
Charyn - Kolsay (lower) - Kaindy - Bestube - Tekes -
Chalkode - Ketmen - Chundzha - Bartogai
Kaindy
You’ve hardly seen anything like this anywhere else, and we haven’t seen it anywhere else. A lake in the mountains, and in it the forest stands waist-deep in water. You’re just waiting for Vodyanoy or someone else fabulous to come out of the water, let him begin
to wonder who We are and why we visited his chambers.

Here's what Wikipedia says about this place:
Lake Kaindy is located at an altitude of 1880 meters above sea level. The length of the lake is 40 meters, and its depth is from 18 to 30 meters. The lake was formed as a result of the Kemin earthquake in January 1911. At the end
In the 1980s, the area of the lake decreased after a mudflow. In summer, the average air temperature reaches +23
degrees, and the water is +6. Despite the low water temperature, Lake Kaindy is popular among diving enthusiasts.
Charyn Canyon
Surely you have already contacted our colleagues before us and this location was presented by all of them in the first place. Don't be surprised, but we are there too. The place is so unusual that even experienced tourists return to the canyon more than one (attention) dozens of times.

Here's what Wikipedia says about this place:
The canyon stretches for 154 km along the Charyn River
In Kazakhstan. The canyon is located 195 km east of the city of Almaty, not far from the border
with China. Charyn Canyon is a natural monument made of sedimentary rocks that are about 12 million years old. The height of the steep mountains of the canyon reaches 150-300 m. Until now, some of our compatriots argue about how it appeared... due to the wind or the sea is to blame. Can you guess the correct answer?
We've got some candy!
Kolsay
Perhaps, if not the Most, then one of the most popular tourist locations in the Almaty region. Almost every guest of our country, and the people of Kazakhstan themselves, dream of seeing this famous mountain lake. It is located at an altitude of 1854 meters above sea level. It is located 300 km from Almaty, in (without shameless exaggeration) the most beautiful gorge in the eastern part of the Kungei-Alatau ridge. There are only three lakes, but on this tour we visit only the lower one.

What local residents don’t offer in terms of activities on the shore. There are catamarans and horse rides here. Your guide is required
will offer you an easy walk along the lake so you can see as much as possible while telling a fascinating story about the origins and
uniqueness of Kolsai.
Bestyube
The Bestyubinsk reservoir is located at an altitude of 1712 meters above sea level, between the southern slopes of the Kulyk-Tau mountains and the north-
eastern slopes of the Kungei Alatau mountains.

The length of the reservoir is 4.5 kilometers, the greatest width in the central part of the reservoir is 386 meters. Maximum depth 80 meters. The reservoir is located on the Charyn River.

Well, to put it briefly and to the point, it’s an AMAZINGLY ATUALLY BEAUTIFUL place! Not long ago it became one of the top tourist places near Almaty.
Tekes Waterfall
Tekes waterfall is hidden in the Terskey Alatau mountains. Over the past year, it has become one of the most popular locations among travelers in the Almaty region.
It attracts them with its virgin wildness and cinematic landscape. The road to the waterfall is incredibly picturesque and offers several large-scale mountain views.

The Tekes River originates in the Terskey Alatau Mountains, and in China it connects with the Kunges River, which together form the main artery of Semirechye - the Ili River.
Ketmen pass
Ketmen Pass is located at an altitude of 3040 meters above sea level in the eastern part of the mountain range. Through the pass that connects the northern slope in the Ketmen gorge and the southern slope of the ridge of the Shalkudysu River valley, a caravan trail was laid from the Ili Valley to the Kegen-Tekes depression.
Hot Springs
Here we will rest and relax in the hot springs after 3 active days in the mountains and steppes. Let's try delicious Uyghur lagman for dinner and enjoy the atmosphere of this place.
Bartogay
Mountain reservoir Bartogay is located
in the tract of the same name in the floodplain of the Chilik River between the Toraigyr and Sogetty mountains, blocked by a stone-fill dam 60 meters high and 330 meters long
with a complex of culvert structures. Its depth is 25 meters. This is where the Grand Almaty Canal originates.

If none of the specified names of mountains, rivers
and the canal doesn’t tell you anything, just like the reservoir itself - visit here at least once
in life, fate strongly recommends you.
Tour plan
Departure from Almaty at 8:00
Wake up, breakfast
Arrival at Charyn Canyon
Departure to Lake Kolsai
Departure to the village of Saty
Departure towards Kegen
Walk along the canyon 2.5 km
Arrival at the lake, walk around the surrounding area
Arrival at the guest house, lunch
Lunch at a cafe
Dinner, fire and free time
Arrival at Lake Kaindy, hiking to 3 observation points
Dinner
Departure to Lake Kaindy
Arrival in Tekes, accommodation in yurts
Return to the guest house
Free time
Общий километраж : около 670 км (в обе стороны)
Общее время в пути: 9 часов
Day 2
Day 3
Day 1
Day 4
Подъем, завтрак
Свободное время
Прибытие на Бартогай
Выезд с источников
Прогулка по окрестностям
Выезд в сторону города
Обед в кафе
Прибытие в город
Wake up, breakfast
Departure to the Shalkode plateau
Lunch picnic
Driving along the Ketmen pass (height 3000)
Arrival at the hot springs
Dinner
Free time
Подъем, завтрак
Wake up, breakfast
Free time
Departure from sources
Arrival at Bartogay
Walk around the neighborhood
Lunch at a cafe
Departure towards the city
Arrival in the city
The route can be changed or supplemented at your request
Price
4 passengers 617 000 tg
3 passengers 570 000 tg
2 passengers 520 000 tg
What do you pay for:
The tour takes place on a comfortable, and most importantly, prepared jeep
An experienced guide-driver who will speak and show the beauties of Almaty
Accommodation in guest houses, recreation centers, yurts
Eco fees for natural parks
Meals in the guest house, yurts and cafes
Not included in the price:
● Horseback riding
● Boat/catamaran ride
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