Meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel and an afternoon walk through the centre: Panfilov Park, the wooden cathedral and the Green Bazaar.
Visited Locations: Almaty, Panfilov Park, Green Bazaar
Overnight in Almaty
Day 2 — 22 October: Charyn Canyon and the Valley of Castles7:30 AM
An early start east along the Kuljinsky road. A walk down the Valley of Castles to the Charyn river, lunch at the canyon floor, then on to the village of Saty.
Visited Locations: Charyn Canyon, Valley of Castles
Overnight in Saty
Day 3 — 23 October: Kolsai and Kaindy lakes8 AM
The lower Kolsai lake and the trail along its shore; in the afternoon, the sunken spruce forest of Kaindy — the last twelve kilometres by 4x4 only.
Visited Locations: Kolsai, Kaindy
Overnight in Almaty
Day 4 — 24 October: Medeu, Shymbulak and departure
The Medeu rink and the cable car up to Shymbulak for the view over the city, lunch in Almaty, transfer to the airport.
Visited Locations: Medeu, Shymbulak
Packages and pricingChoose the package that's right for your trip
Standard
$575per person
$1,150 total
Stay · 3 nights
2 nights Almaty Central + Saty Mountain Guesthouse
1 night Saty
Transport
Private transport for the full route
English-speaking guide
Fuel, tolls and permits
Separate transfer to Kaindy Lake
Meals
1 night Saty guesthouse · breakfast
2 nights Almaty hotel · breakfast
— no lunches & dinners
Extras
All entrance and eco fees
Medeu & Shymbulak cable cars
ComfortMost chosen
$670per person
$1,340 total
Stay · 3 nights
2 nights Almaty Grand + Kolsai Lodge
1 night Saty
Transport
Private transport for the full route
English-speaking guide
Fuel, tolls and permits
Separate transfer to Kaindy Lake
Meals
1 night Saty guesthouse · breakfast
2 nights Almaty hotel · breakfast
— no lunches & dinners
Extras
All entrance and eco fees
Medeu & Shymbulak cable cars
Luxury
$775per person
$1,550 total
Stay · 3 nights
2 nights Riverside Boutique
1 night Saty
Transport
Private transport for the full route
English-speaking guide
Fuel, tolls and permits
Separate transfer to Kaindy Lake
Meals
1 night Saty guesthouse · breakfast
2 nights Almaty hotel · breakfast
— no lunches & dinners
Extras
All entrance and eco fees
Medeu & Shymbulak cable cars
Not included in any package: international & domestic flights, visa fees, personal expenses, tips to the guide, optional activities.
