3-Day Private Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour in Kolsay
5.0
11 Ratings
Almaty
Embark on a thrilling 3-day private horseback riding and hiking tour in Kolsay. Explore the untouched wilderness, experience the nomadic lifestyle, and discover the hidden gems of Kungey Alatau mountains.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Almaty – Kurmety settlement – mountain hut.

Baiseit - Lovely Uigur village with hospitable locals famous by its vegetable and fruit market, tandyr and onion bread, samsa, chebureki, lagman and shashlyk.

Kurmenty - Meeting the guide in Almaty anddeparture to Kurmety village by SUV or minibus (285 km). Stop in the village of Baiseit on the way to explore local food market and buy fresh bread, vegetables and fruits. Arrival to Kurmety village. Tea and coffee break with snacks in the summerhouse. Preparations and loading up the horses. Horseback riding to the mountain hut located from the other side of Besmoinak pass. On the way you will make stops for rest, snacks and taking pictures. Arrival to the hut. Rest. Hiking to the observation points, located nearby for watching panorama of Middle and Low Kolsay lakes. Return to the hut. Dinner and overnight in the hut.

Mountain hut - Middle Kolsay Lake - Third Kolsay Lake

Third Kolsay Lake – Middle Kolsay Lake – First Kolsay Lake – Saty – Baiseit – Almaty.

Lower Kolsai Lake - After breakfast and packing hiking back to the Middle Kolsay lake and then following the path leading to the Low (First) Kolsay Lake. On the way you will make stop near the Middle lake for snacks and tea. Arrival to the southern shore of the Low Lake. Hiking to the opposite and most popular shore of the lake. End of hiking part, transfer back to Almaty. On the way you will make stop in the village of Baiseit for dinner. Return to Almaty by 8 pm.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Guide services
  • Horses rental
  • Horse breeder services
  • Sleeping pad
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Place in the tent
  • Breakfast
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Accommodation in the mountain hut
  • Trekking poles
What's Not Included
  • Sleeping bag
  • Outdoor gear and clothing
  • Insurance policy
  • Snacks
  • Personal and other expenses not indicated in the program
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Delve into the untamed expanse of the Kungey Alatau mountains through our unique mixed adventure of horseback riding and hiking to the Kolsay Lakes. Navigate uncharted and remote paths, steering clear of busy tourist hubs, and immerse yourself in a distinctive experience of traveling on horseback and on foot in an untamed setting surrounded by the splendor of pure, untouched nature. Relish the simplicity of camp life, experience the nomadic lifestyle, and embrace the thrill of exploration.

Location
Magnum Hyper
улица Демьяна Бедного
Meeting at the parking lot of "Magnum" supermarket Guide will be standing with our company nameplate
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Passenger50986465946
Oct 30, 2023
Horseback Riding Adventure with Daria - We had an unforgettable horseback riding experience in the Kungey Alatau mountains, and I can't recommend it enough. The breathtaking beauty of the landscape in the fall was an absolute highlight, perfect for leaf peeping and immersing yourself in the wonders of nature. Our guide Daria, was an absolute gem. Her passion for the mountains was evident in every conversation and every stop along the way. Her skills extended beyond guiding: she prepared amazing meals for us and made the entire experience fun with her enthusiasm and positive energy.
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Nomad40734887609
Sep 4, 2023
Professional guidance through the mountains - We went with 3 groups into the Turgen Gorge this summer with Powder Nomads. Very professional guides who know their way in the mountains, responsible and fun people! Thanks again for an unforgettable remote experience!
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Yifanw0926
Aug 25, 2023
An unforgettable trip in mountains - I attended the Three Kolsay Lakes Horseback riding & hiking trip. As a solo traveler, I am really happy to join the trip with the other two travelers that Powder Nomands arranged. This is my first time attending a long-distance trip in the wild. Even though I have almost zero experience in horseback riding and hiking in the wild, I was taken good care of by the team leader. I was told the equipment that I needed to prepare and all the detailed notices. During the trip, I also received clear guidance. This is a three-day tour. The first two days we were on the back of the horse and the last day we were hiking. Everyone had their own horse and these horses are really good at climbing the mountains! We have control of our horses by ourselves with the reins in our hands and our guides will help us when it is necessary. We visited three lakes inside the mountains and I have to say the scenery is splendid! The first night we slept in a small wooden house on the top of the mountain ( nearly 3000 altitude) and the second night we slept in the tents next to a lake. Our guide prepared all the food and water for us during this three-day trip. (Except for the dinner on the last day) The weather in the mountains changes. Sometimes it will be rainy. But as long as we prepared a raincoat, it was fine.
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_t1606xz
Aug 25, 2023
Connect with Nature - Beautiful views, a well-thought-out program. Daria's concern for each Traveler. Good nutrition. Safety.
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Rico1951
Aug 16, 2023
Kolsey Lake Horse trip - Beautiful scenery along the hillsides and the lakes. Excellent trip for my son and granson. We really made a great memory
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Estellebbb
Aug 16, 2022
An AMAZING trip !!! - I had a wonderful time on this tour, the views were unbelievable and the fresh mountain water was fantastic - I’d recommend bringing a filter with you ! The horses were a bit lazy but after a while they are enticed to speed up once they realise food is at the top (hahhaha). I believe this is a once in a lifetime experience, and I will never go on a better horseback trip. Also the lakes were all stunning with a beautiful scenery surrounding them - it was even warm enough to swim inside the lake water - I felt as though all my worries instantly dissolved. When we hiked down on the last day , it was wonderful to have a full experience both on horseback and off. My only warning would be that you would have to have at least a bit of riding experience as it is a semi- tough terrain, going through the mountains uphill and downhill. Also if you don’t know how to speak Russian - it won’t be an issue as your tour guide (Dasha) can speak English well. If you can ride I would almost certainly wish you could go on this trip!!
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809caih
Aug 3, 2022
An unforgettable experience - I had one of the best mountain trip during the 3 days, I travel solo, super lucky to joined with group of 5 ladies, Daria is our super power guide, she has great charisma and energy, passionate about showing the best part of mountains, lakes in Almaty, very detail oriented, made sure all of us had good cooked food and fresh tea/coffee, as well best spot to do picnic, swim in the Kolsay lake, bone fire watching the stars at night, horseback riding in a very exclusive route that felt like it was there for us only, pass through the forest, beautiful tree lines, rivers, lakes, Gorges... The experience blow me away, the companies were the best, so happy met Daria's mum, she is so special, full of younthful energy, strong confidence and full of fun, we clicked so quickly, I wish I willbe like her when I am at her age, Vicky from Italy and Karina from Almaty, Joy the smartest dog and Yolandi the queen, I will attach the whole group picture below, we laughed a lot, danced a lot together, it seemed every moment was a happy moment in this trip, we had amazing vibes~ Thank you very much Daria and Powder Nomads for creating such wonderful experience, our horses were amazing too, the wooden house/tent night stay both at the most beautiful place... If you ever pass by Almaty, looking for mountain adventures, you definitely need to contact Powder Nomads 👍
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Dinaj547
Jul 18, 2022
Most impressive Kolsay lakes tour - I've been visiting Kolsay lakes several times, but this tour is something exceptional. It's impressive horse riding tour around three Kolsay lakes. It was not so easy to ride horses on this trail, but the stuff helped and supported us. The horses also are obedient and manageable enough even for inexperienced riders.
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