Kazakh melody Tour 2
Destination: Kazakhstan
Duration: 7 days
Places to visit: Almaty - Altyn Emel - Kaindy - Saty - Kolsai - Charyn - Almaty
Day 1: Almaty
On arriving to Almaty, you will be presented by the wonderful tour of Kazakh melody Tour 2. Today you will have sightseeing. It is great to learn more about the Southern capital of Kazakhstan. Make your journey perfect starting from the Green Bazaar. For sure you will be impressed on tours. Afterwards, you can visit the oldest Almaty parks as Panfilov Park as well as see the unique wooden buildings in the world as Zenkov Cathedral. You will walk to the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame and drive the Medeo Gorge. The next destination of our tour is the Kok-Tobe hill. It is famous for its tallest TV tower in the world. In Kok-Tobe Park you can see the pristine nature of high mountains and take dozen photos. In the evening you will see the whole city by the famous Almaty cableway. Rest is in a hotel.
Day 2: Almaty - Altyn Emel
In the morning (08:00), you will be transferred to the Tamgaly Tas, located on the Ili River. Tamgaly Tas is the astonishing place of past times. You will have an opportunity to find images of Buddha's and texts in Tibetan, Kalmyk and other ancient languages as well as prayers carved on the rocks. In addition, you will see the medieval part of Kazakhstan where was filming "The Nomad" film. Later on, we will transfer to Baschi. In the afternoon, you will have an excursion in Altyn Emel National Park and the Singing Dune. Sounds of this ideal sight appears in windy weather. In the south you will see the Ili River and purple mountains of Sogety and Boguty, shown from the white peaks of the Ketmen range. In the north you can see violet-blue range of Djungarian Alatau mountains, Chulak mountain, Matai and Altyn-Emel. Afterwards is transfer to a hotel for sleep.
Day 3: Altyn Emel - Kaindy - Saty
This pleasant day of the tour will start from travelling to Kaindy Lake. Kaindy Lake (birch lake) is located amid impressive pine forest at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. It is important to note that, the lake originated in 1911 due to the earthquake which created a big dam. Its waters are cold but looks very beautiful due to blue shapes. The area of forest fulfilled with green grass, trees and flowers. The unique beauty of Kazakhstan nature will not leave you indifferent. Afterwards is transfer to Saty settlement. Night is in guest house.
Day 4: Saty - Kolsai
Having a hearty breakfast, you will travel from the lake Kolsai-1 to the lake Kolsai-2. Kolsai Lakes are also called "Pearls of the Northern Tien-Shan" and famous on tours. It is the largest lake surrounded by mushrooms. In addition, you will have an opportunity to ride horses among evergreen forests and capture moments. The highest lake, located on the border of the alpine meadows that will amaze you by the unique flora and fauna. Upright drop between the three lakes is about 700 meters. If you want to reach to the lowest lake, you can take a car. In few kilometers lengthways mountain trails you will find the second and the third lake. There are a lot of berries, mushrooms and fishing, depending on season. Also, you can see Marals, mountain goats, wolves and bears. In the evening we will back to a guest house and rest.
Day 5: Kolsai - Charyn
Today we will have an interesting tour to Charyn Canyon 09:00 am. Charyn Canyon is known for its splendid nature and attracts travelers from around the world. The sight originated during Paleogene and looks as the Grand Canyon of Colorado River in North America and magnitude. The height of the canyon is about 150-300 meters. The sight is also called "Valley of Castles" and enclosed by rocks. The length of the gorge is more than 2 km; width is about 20-80 meters. Your night will be spent is in a hotel.
Day 6: Charyn - Almaty
After breakfast, you will back to Almaty. Rest is in a hotel.
Day 7: Flight
Kazakh melody Tour 2. Transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Sedan economy
04 pax - Minivan
06-10 pax - Minibus
Price per person 3*:
02 pax - 1 435 $
04 pax - 965 $
06 pax - 680 $
08 pax - 565 $
10 pax - 505 $
Single - 145 $
Early check-in - 25 $
Single early check-in - 45 $
Price per person 4*:
02 pax - 1 470 $
04 pax - 925 $
06 pax - 715 $
08 pax - 600 $
10 pax - 540 $
Single - 165 $
Early check-in - 40 $
Single early check-in - 70 $
Half board - 100 $ (6, 2 dinners are included to the accommodation price)
Full board - 160 $ (6+6, 2 dinners and 2 lunches are included to the accommodation price)
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Almaty - "Kazakhstan" Hotel 3* / "Kazzhol" Hotel 4*
Saty - Homestays
Altyn Emel - Homestays
Charyn - Cottages
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support