Singing Dunes Tour

Singing Dunes Tour
Duration: 7 days
Places to visit: Almaty - Altyn Emel - Kaindy - Saty - Kolsai - Charyn - Almaty 

Short summary:
This journey will help show how beautiful and amazing nature can be. You will be amazed by the most famous places of Kazakhstan. In this travel you can enjoy the melody of nature and the incredible beauty of the pristine waters of the lakes.

Day 1: Almaty  
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the Southern capital of Kazakhstan. Here you will learn the history and development of the city. In course of the city tour you will visit one of the most famous places of the city even among local people the Green Bazaar. While exploring the market you will be able to buy national goods and other interesting things. Then you will visit the oldest park of the Amaty - Panfilov Park. Neat it you will have an opportunity to see Zenkov Cathedral. In course of the travel you will be able to admire the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame. The next destination of the tour is Medeo Gorge. It is the great idea to have amazing holidays there. Then is the place where the tallest TV tower in the world is located - Kok-Tobe hill. Here you will be able to enjoy green park and see wonderful panorama view. On the route visit the shop of national souvenirs. To return to the city you will have a ride in  the famous Almaty cableway. The night is in hotel. 

Day 2: Almaty - Altyn Emel
In the morning you will be transferred to the Tamgaly Tas that is located on the Ili River. This sight is the monument of the ancient time where you can read inscriptions of Buddha's and texts in Tibetan, Kalmyk and other languages there. There are prayers carved on the old rocks. Moreover you will see the set of medieval Kazakhstan that was made for the film "The Nomad". After it you will drive to Baschi village where you will explore of the most picturesque sights  - the Altyn Emel National Park to the Singing Dune. You will be amazed by the sound that sans is making when the wind blow. In the south of it will be possible to witness the Ili River and purple mountains of Sogety and Bogutythat can be seen from the white peaks of the Ketmen ridge. In the north you will find violet-blue ridge of Djungarian Alatau mountains, Chulak mountain, Matai and Altyn-Emel. You will love this place. This unique nature will make you speechless. Afterwards is transfer to the hotel. Overnight is in the hotel. 

Day 3: Altyn Emel - Kaindy - Saty
In course of the tour you will the famous Kaindy Lake. This lake is also known as Birch Lake that you can fins among pine forest on the altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. This lake was formed due to the earthquake which congested the alley by the natural dam and water flood in 1911. The water f this lake is usually cold but you will be mesmerized by the clear and transparent water. This place looks like forest from fairy tale full of trees as well as meadows. You will enjoy your travel here. Afterwards is transfer to Saty settlement. Overnight is in guest house.

Day 4: Saty - Kolsai
Today you will have trek to the lake Kolsai-2 from Kolsai Lake -1. This lake has another name «Pearls of the Northern Tien-Shan» as well as consists of three lakes. The largest of them can see everyone here you will be able to find a lot of mushrooms while observing the bewitching beauty of the lake. Those who love to have horse riding in tours can order it and ride a long forests. The highest of them is rather small and located on the border of fir-wood and the alpine meadows. But you will be impressed by the unique flora and fauna. The distance between them is about 700 meters. The lowest of the and also the biggest can be reached by car. In few kilometers along mountain trails you will see the second and the third lake. Here you can fully enjoy berries, mushrooms and fishing there in warm season. During the travel you can witness the wild inhabitants as Marals, mountain goats, wolves and even bears. Afterwards you will return to the guest house. Overnight is in guesthouse. 

Day 5: Kolsai - Charyn
You will be transferred to Charyn Canyon in the morning. Here you can enjoy the view of unique nature. This place is wide known through the world. This incredible sight that you will explore appeared in Paleogene and reminds the Grand Canyon of Colorado River in North America. You will be impressed by the height of the canyon that varies from 150 till 300 meters. Due to the wind the forms of the canyon can be differ, but looks special. Thanks to the wind and water that have formed "Valley of Castles" surrounded by rocks. The length of the valley is more than 2 km, width - 20-80 meters. This ancient treasure brought up a huge development for the Kazakh history. Night is in the cottages. 

Day 6: Charyn - Almaty
Breakfast. Transfer to Almaty. Transfer to hotel. Break. 

Day 7: Flight
Breakfast. Check - out till 12:00. Transfer to airport.

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