Tour to Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes
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Food and drink : Lunch. x 2
Food and drink : Dinner. Dinner
Food and drink : Breakfast. Breakfast
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Kolsay lakes are located in the Kul-say gorge, in the Northern spurs of the Kungei-Alatau range. It is here that the three mountain lakes Kolsay -1, Kolsay-2, Kolsay-3 are located at an altitude of 1700 m, 2250 m and 2700 meters above sea level. The depth of the lakes themselves is also impressive: the deepest place on the first lake is 80 m, on the second - 50 m. They were formed due to landslides at the bottom of the gorge, when the rapid mountain river stopped running at the dams. The distance from Almaty to the first Kolsay lake is 295 km. It stretches for 1.5 km in length and is sandwiched in a narrow gorge. Spruce trees are much higher than on other lakes, the water is much warmer, and fishing enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite pastime here. Going to the middle lake Kolsay-2, the route passes along the gorge, where you can see a delightful picture of the water flow. Kolsay-1 has a tourist campsite. A 3-hour walk will take you to the second lake, whose surroundings are a Paradise for mushroom pickers. There are no signs of civilization here. The third-coldest lake-is located 6 km above. Trout are caught in all the lakes, and the surrounding lakes are especially good for Hiking and horse riding tours
Our travel Agency invites you to the walking tourist routes in the area of Kolsay lakes, which are located in the mountains of the Eastern part of the Kungei Alatau range, three hundred kilometers from Almaty. The nearest settlement is Saty village (280 km from Almaty)
Kolsay Lakes have a dark blue water color, they are surrounded by flowering Alpine meadows, rocks and huge coniferous forests of Tien Shan spruce, and they are located in a cascade, one after another, in one huge and amazing beauty of the mountain gorge. They are called the 'blue necklace of the Northern Tien Shan' and, having seen them at least once, it is impossible to forget this splendor!22 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Meals
- Lunch (We will stay in local guest houses and try traditional kazakh food.)
- Dinner (Can organize traditional dish or barbecue.)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- You can talk about details with our managers.
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Almaty time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by Nomad Alliance KZCreated on 03 Oct 2024Created on 18 May 2025
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