• Kolsay Lakes are a system of 3 picturesque lakes are located 330km south of Almaty at the altitude of 1800, 2250 and 2700, respectively. The area is attractive in its geological landscape and availability of rare plants and tranquil, untouched nature.

• Kolsay Lakes are often called Pearls of Northen Tyan-Shian. The underwater forest of Lake Kaindy is a stunning view to behold and a lovely place to relax for a picnic when going east from Almaty.

• In 1911, an earthquake triggered a large landslide, which formed a natural dam on the slopes of the Kungey Alataurange outside of Almaty. The imposing Shrank spruce trees that previously formed a forest were now suddenly submerged in the lake born from the landslide.

• Charyn Canyon is a unique natural monument, stretching for 154km along the banks of the Charyn River in the south of Almaty. It consists of sedimentary rocks, which are about 12 million years old. The height of canyon walls can be up to 300 meters. The most exciting tourist place is the Valley of Castles, the curvy 2-km path through the canyon's bottom will lead you along picturesque mountains, red cliffs and rocks.

• Route: Almaty, Baiseit village, Saty village, Kolsay Lake, second Kolsay lake, Saty village, Kaindy Lake, Charyn canyon, Almaty.

• Road length:600 km

Almaty, Kazakhstan