3 days with local shepherd family

^from$ 670

Duration	3 Days
Category	SAFARI
Season	March - April, September - November

Become a shepherd for a 3 days and experience daily life of modern nomads

Become a shepherd for a 3 days and experience daily life of modern nomads, horseback riding.

Explore Charyn canyon, Kolsay and Kaindy lakes.

Charyn Canyon is a canyon of 154 km long. The canyon is located 195 km east of Almaty, not far from the border with China. The canyon isincluded into the territory of the Charyn National Park.
Charyn Canyon -is a natural monument, built of sedimentary rocks, the age of these rocks is about 12 million years. The height of the steep canyon mountains reaches 150-300 m.
The most interesting place for tourists is the so-called Valley of castles, which is about 2 km long and 20–80 m wide.
In the bosom of the canyon there is a grove of relict species of ash, which survived the epoch of glaciation - Sogdian ash. There is another similar grove only in North America. Since 1964, Ash Grove has been declared a natural monument.

Kolsay Lakes is one of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan. These lakes are located at heights 2250 and 2700 meters above sea level. They are distinguished by the unique mountain watershed consisting of three natural zones and amazing variety of rare plants and animals. Kolsay Lakes are considered a pearl of Northern Tien-Shan located in 300 km from Almaty city.

Lake Kaindy was formed naturally in 1911 in the northern Tien Shan mountains after an earthquake caused an enormous landslide. Due to the shifting of the ground, the landslide formed a natural dam which created the lake. It has a depth of 30 meters. The lake is 400 meters long and sits around 2,000 meters high. The word ‘Kaindy Kul’ means birch tree lake in Kazakh, It’s also a very cold lake. Its highest temperature is only 6C, in the summer. The cold temperature helps keep the trees preserved in the lake.

1 Day	Charyn canyon KAZAKHSTAN 08:00 early breakfast at the hotel and departure. Trip to Charyn canyon. 12:00 arrival. The canyon has been described as the Grand canyon’s little brother and is considered to be the floor of the ancient ocean Tethys. The erosion made by the river Charyn below and the elements created a dramatic and impressive landscape. Lunch. Valley of castles and canyon exploring. Hiking. Free time. 17:00 arrival to Karabulak village. Karabulak is a small village settled just 25 km from Kolsay lake and 20 km from Kaindy lake. You will stay at a cozy local family owned guesthouse. 18:00 dinner: homemade traditional cuisine. You will also learn how to make dough for Baursak. Baursak is a certain type of bread typical for Turk people; it looks like a small deep-fried donut. The Baursak can be served as the dessert or accompany the main course. Free time. Night stay at the guesthouse.
2 Day	Kolsai kolderi national park KAZAKHSTAN 08:00 Breakfast at the guesthouse. 09:00 experience the life of shepherd. Today after breakfast you will go to the winter pasture and team up with a local shepherd. Tent the sheep, gather them, bring them food and water. After lunch you will be transferred to Kolsay lake1 (by car). Kolsay Lakes – one of the most beautiful places in Kazakhstan. These lakes are located at heights 2250 and 2700 meters above sea level. They are distinguished by the unique mountain watershed consisting of three natural zones and amazing variety of rare plants and animals. Hiking around Kolsay lake 1. 17:00 return to the guesthouse. Dinner. Free time. Night stay at the guesthouse.
3 Day	Kolsai kolderi national park KAZAKHSTAN 08:00 Breakfast at the guesthouse. 09:00 All day trail ride to Kaindy lake. Horseback riding is a great way to reconnect with nature. As you ride down the spectacular trails and off the beaten path, your guide will weave entertaining tales and Kazakh legends. 11:00 Arrival to Kaindy lake. Kayndy lake was formed in 1911 after a huge earthquake that resulted in a big landslide from the eastern slope. The rockslide “place of origin” can still be seen today, because it has not been overgrown yet. The uniqueness of the lake is that after the rise of natural dam that blocked the gorge, water that filled a basin has formed a lake but has not destroyed the spruce that had been growing in this place along the river. 13:00 Lunch (outdoor picnic). Free time. 16:00 return (2 hours horseback riding) to the guesthouse. And departure to Almaty. Dinner at the local café on the way back to Almaty. 21:00 arrival to Almaty and transfer to the hotel

Accommodation in guesthouse on TWIN / DBL sharing basis (2 nights)
Meals: day 1 LD, day 2 BLD, day 3 BLD
English-speaking guide-driver services
Horseback riding on day 3
Transport with professional driver
Water – 1L per person per day
Entrance fees for all mentioned national parks (except photo and video charges).
Alcohol and beverages
Tips and gratuities
Medical insurance
Any personal expenses and any services not included in the above itinerary

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