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Private Trip from Almaty - Pearls of Tian Shan Kolsai Lakes Hike
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Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not recommended for travelers with poor fitness level
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Not recommended for travelers susceptible to altitude sickness — Kolsai 2 sits above 2,500m.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the alpine beauty of Kolsai Lakes on this private day hike from Almaty. Known as the Pearls of Tian Shan, three glacial lakes sit high in the mountains — most visitors only see the first. We go further, hiking through old-growth spruce forest to Kolsai 2, the quieter upper lake where snow lingers into early summer. About 15km round-trip with 600m elevation gain. For lesser fit participants an option to hire horses is available (extra fee).
Your guide is Anton — born in Kazakhstan, lived 20+ years across the US, Singapore, and Malaysia. You will see this adventure through the eyes of someone who knows what it's like to arrive somewhere unfamiliar.
- Private group never combined wit...
Highlights
From 12 hours to 18 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 18 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Tour Guide and Translator
WiFi on board
Entrance fee
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal Snacks
Horseback ride (unless correct option is selected)
Dinner (unless correct option is selected)
Itinerary
1
Baiseit
Stop 1 - Baiseit Village Uygur Market to stock up on some local snacks and to taste some famous tandyr bread and samsa.
2 hours
2
Lower Kolsai Lake
Stop 2 - We arrive at Lower Kolsai Lake, get some hot snacks/coffee and head out for your hike to the Middle Kolsai Lake.
2 hours
3
Lower Kolsai Lake
Stop 3 - We stop at the half way point to rest
2 hours
4
Kolsai Lake
Stop 4 - We arrive at the dramatic alpine lake most day-trippers never reach. Middle Kolsai Lake is mere 8km away form the Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan border, and requires 3-4 hours of hiking and about 600m in elevation gain to get to, but the views and the air are so worth it.
2 hours
5
Kolsai Lake
Stop 5 - Hot light lunch and tea with snacks will be prepared for you, while you take as many photos as you wish
1 hour
6
Kolsai Lake
Stop 6 - We stop at the half way point to rest on the way back to Lower Kolsai
1 hour and 30 minutes
7
Kolsai Lake
Stop 7 - We reach your final hike destination at Lower Kolsai
1 hour and 30 minutes
8
Saty
We head back home with an option of staying at Saty village for dinner. Either restaurant or a homecooked meal at the local guest house can be arranged (excluded, unless option is selected)
Private Trip from Almaty - Pearls of Tian Shan Kolsai Lakes Hike
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Discover the alpine beauty of Kolsai Lakes on this private day hike from Almaty. Known as the Pearls of Tian Shan, three glacial lakes sit high in the mountains — most visitors only see the first. We go further, hiking through old-growth spruce forest to Kolsai 2, the quieter upper lake where snow lingers into early summer. About 15km round-trip with 600m elevation gain. For lesser fit participants an option to hire horses is available (extra fee).
Your guide is Anton — born in Kazakhstan, lived 20+ years across the US, Singapore, and Malaysia. You will see this adventure through the eyes of someone who knows what it's like to arrive somewhere unfamiliar.
- Private group never combined wit...
Highlights
From 12 hours to 18 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 18 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Tour Guide and Translator
WiFi on board
Entrance fee
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal Snacks
Horseback ride (unless correct option is selected)
