About this journey

AlmatyKolsay

Kolsai Lake, known as the "Pearls of Tien Shan," is a stunning, crystal-clear alpine lake system in southeast Kazakhstan, located about a 4-hour drive from Almaty. Situated at 1,800m, it offers boating, hiking, and horse riding surrounded by spruce forests. The area is best visited via organized 1–3 day tours from Almaty, which often include the nearby sunken forest of Lake Kaindy and the scenic Charyn Canyon. Almaty…

Places you'll explore

Almaty

Kolsai Lake, known as the "Pearls of Tien Shan," is a stunning, crystal-clear alpine lake system in southeast Kazakhstan, located about a 4-hour drive from Almaty.

Kolsay

Situated at 1,800m, it offers boating, hiking, and horse riding surrounded by spruce forests.

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The area is best visited via organized 1–3 day tours from Almaty, which often include the nearby sunken forest of Lake Kaindy and the scenic Charyn Canyon.

Where you'll stay

Park Dedeman Almaty, Hotel Kolsay Grand, DoubleTree by Hilton Almaty or similar category properties

Package includes

Hotel
Breakfast
Sightseeing
All Transfers

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 — Explore Almaty

Discover the sights and local culture of Almaty with guided experiences and smooth transfers. Stay at Park Dedeman Almaty or similar.

Day 2

Day 2 — Explore Central Asia

Discover the sights and local culture of Central Asia with guided experiences and smooth transfers. Stay at Park Dedeman Almaty or similar.

Day 3

Day 3 — Explore Kazakhstan

Discover the sights and local culture of Kazakhstan with guided experiences and smooth transfers. Stay at Park Dedeman Almaty or similar.

Day 4

Day 4 — Explore Eurasia

Discover the sights and local culture of Eurasia with guided experiences and smooth transfers. Stay at Park Dedeman Almaty or similar.

Day 5

Day 5 — Explore Kolsay

Discover the sights and local culture of Kolsay with guided experiences and smooth transfers. Stay at Park Dedeman Almaty or similar.

Travel Instructions

INCLUSIONS: Hotel, Breakfast, Sightseeing, All Transfers EXCLUSIONS: Personal expenses, travel insurance, optional tours, meals not mentioned, and visa fees unless stated. GENERAL NOTES: Carry valid photo ID and passport (for international trips). Hotel check-in is typically from 2 PM; check-out by 11 AM unless specified. Itinerary sequence may change due to weather, local conditions, or operational reasons. Rates are indicative and subject to availability at the time of booking.