After breakfast at 07:30, you will depart at 09:00 to the Aktau mountains (63 km).

9-00 Singing dune. Walking, hiking to the top. Singing Dune, reaching a height of 120 metres and a length of about 3 km, located in one of the corners of the Altyn-Emel National Park, a few kilometres from the Ili river between the mountains of Big and Small Kalkan. This sandy hill consists of very fine pure sand, which starts to "sing" in windy weather and its sound reminds the organ music

12-00 Return to Basshi village for lunch. Then, transfer to Craryn canyon 3 hours

14-00 Brief stop at the petrol station in Shonzhy village

15-00 arriving to the Charyn canyon. Upon arrival, you will admire the grand panorama and go down to the bottom of the canyon to walk around 2 km through the maze of the Castles Valley. 18-00 Departure from the canyon

19-00 arriving to Saty village, diner and overnight at the local guesthouse

This day starts with breakfast and departure to Kaindy Lake at 08:30

9-30 Arriving to the Kaindy lake (sunken forest) Kaindy Lake (birch lake) is situated among magnificent pine forest at an altitude of 2000 metres above sea level and is famous for its origin. It was formed in 1911 due to the powerful earthquake that triggered the landslide blocked the alley by the natural dam, and the water has flooded the valley. The water of the lake is very cold, that is why the needles of the flooded trees are well preserved and clearly visible through the transparent surface of the water

12-30 Lunch at the guesthouse in Saty village

14-00 Arriving to Kolsai lake Kolsai Lakes - "Pearls of the Northern Tien-Shan" - represent a cascade of three lakes. The largest lake is accessible for all visitors. It is the most beautiful lake, having a lack of civilisation and the abundance of mushrooms. Horse lovers can order horseback tour to this place. The highest lake is small. It is located on the border of fir-wood and the alpine meadows and amazes by its harsh alpine beauty, as well as the rich flora and fauna. Vertical drop between the three lakes is about 700 metres. The lowest lake can be reached by car. But you should walk few kilometres along mountain trails to see the second and the third lake. Without doubts the tourists are expected to have a wonderful holiday in these places - berries, mushrooms and fishing. The water in the lakes is cold and clean and is home for the rainbow trout - a fish that lives only in the running or spring water. In the around mountains you can see Marals, mountain goats, wolves and even bears.

16-00 Departure back to the city