Welcome to KAZAKHSTAN! 9th largest world country is filled with
diverse nature, steppes and mountains, which makes it difficult for us
to choose its best locations. The most representative to the whole
region are Tien Shan Mountains, massive mountain range that runs all
throughout stans, all the way to China. What is remarkable here is the
gorgeous Alpine landscape with forest, valleys and snowy peaks.We will
travel North to Kolsay Lakes to experience its tranquility and stretch
our knees over some wonderful trails nearby, before we hit the Gorge
called Grand Canyon, known for its stunning similarity to its bigger
brother. Check this out!
DAY 1 / Thursday
Meeting at Dubai Terminal 2 in the evening for a direct flight to
Almaty.
DAY 2 / Friday
Arrival to Almaty. Customs & immigration procedures. Transfer to the
Kolsay lakes.
Kolsay Lakes area is one of the most beautiful examples of Kazakhstan
nature, known as the pearl of Northern Tien Shan. The lakes are
located 1800, 2250 and 2700 meters above sea level. Kolsay is a
perfect place for camps, trekking and mountain biking. The lower and
the middle lakes are filled with playing trout at sunsets. The Upper
Kolsay is located 4 km further and 600 meters higher than the second
lake, while Kyrgyzstan border is 6 kilometres away from the lake.
There is a great view here of the Kyrgyz Lake Issyk-Kul from the
Sary-Bulak pass (3278 masl). If you visit the place, you will never
forget its beauty, quietness and tranquillity surrounding it. When the
water is perfectly calm, it reflects the sky and the fascinating
mountainous scenery.
We will do 2 treks today: along Kolsay (1hr) and Kayindy (2hrs) lakes,
enjoying crystal clear, natural beauty at its best.
After lunch, we move further on to Kaindy. You can optionally do horse
riding at the village.
Lake Kaiyndy is a mysterious place in a piedmont area 1800 meters
above sea level, surrounded by a spruce forest and mountain peaks.
Kaiyndy in Kazakh means "birch". The paradox is that the Kaiyndy Lake
is surrounded by a magnificent pine forests. The explanation is
simple: the biggest birch grove on the entire Tien Shan is in the
gorge below the lake, which gave its name to the gorge, river and
lake.
The reservoir was created after tectonic collapse as a result of the
catastrophic earthquake in early twentieth century.
Day 3 / Saturday
Charyn Canyon is an astonishing natural monument comprising of rock,
sediments, pillars and towers from around 12 million years ago. It is
one of the unique natural objects, where the erosion process played
the artist and sculpted the fragile sedimentary rocks in the artwork.
The canyon is often compared to the North American Grand Canyon. Gorge
is located in the Charyn national park created to preserve its natural
and geological objects, a home to a large number of rare and
endangered species of animals.
We will have a chance to trek inside the Canyon to see it from various
angles. We will reach locations called: Napoleon, Austrian viewpoint,
Lunar Canyon, Stone Shelf and Panoramic view of Valley of Castles.
Further on we will go back to Almaty, enjoy dinner in local restaurant
and take well deserved rest before flight back home.
Day 4 / Sunday
Early morning flight back to Sharjah, arrival 08.10am.
Level of difficulty: easy to moderate (5hrs trek) depending on your
fitness level.
Activities: trekking, sightseeing, optional horse riding, optional
fishing.
Cost approx. 2650 AED all including flights.
Accomm. & meals: included - accommodation in local house and hotel,
local meals.
Specifically excluded: Any costs related to visas, insurance, optional
horse riding.
Visa: most of nationalities can get visa on arrival. Details available
for confirmed RSVPs.
Requirement: daypack, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, trekking shoes,
camera, sleeping bag liner, warm clothes.
See yah in KAZAKHSTAN !! xx
Piotr
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