Three legendary places — three different worlds in one journey. The emerald lakes of Kolsai, the sunken forest of Kaindy with its ghostly tree trunks rising straight out of turquoise water, and the majestic Charyn Canyon with its Valley of Castles, not for nothing called the younger sibling of the Grand Canyon.
An evening departure — and you wake up already in the mountains, ready for real adventure: hiking through pine forests, breathing in crisp highland air, and taking in views that words simply can't capture — you have to experience them yourself.
In the evening — a warm dinner, a campfire, and a heartfelt atmosphere among like-minded travelers, and on the second day — canyons that make you feel like you've landed on another planet.
No rush, no hassle — a comfortable bus, cozy guesthouse accommodation, and full board (three meals a day) are all included. All that's left for you is to enjoy the ride and collect the memories.
This trip is for those who want to see the very best of the Almaty region's mountains in a single weekend, and come home with hundreds of photos and a story worth telling.
Day 1 (evening departure) 8:00 PM — Gathering (Abay 50, circus parking lot) 8:30 PM — Departure
Day 2 1:30 AM — Arrival at the village; 2:00 AM — Check-in 8:00 AM — Wake-up; 8:30 AM — Breakfast 9:00 AM — Kaindy (2.5 km hike) 12:30 — 2:00 PM — Lunch; 2:30 PM — Departure to Kolsai 3:00 PM — Kolsai: guided tour, free time 7:30 PM — Dinner, rest 9:30 PM — Evening program (campfire, disco)
Day 3 8:00 AM — Wake-up; 8:30 AM — Breakfast 9:00 AM — Black Canyon → Moon Canyon → Charyn Canyon (Valley of Castles) 3:30 PM — Departure to the city; 7:00 PM — Arrival in Almaty