Overview
Lake Kaindy sits at 2,000m in the Kungey Alatau range. A landslide triggered by the 1911 earthquake blocked a valley and flooded a spruce forest. The trees died but the cold water preserved them — their bare trunks still stick up through the surface over a century later. The water is turquoise and never warmer than +6°C. Getting there on the bike means fording several icy streams and riding through birch forest on rocky trails. The lake has a strange, slightly eerie atmosphere. Worth the effort.
What to Expect
- Dead trees standing in turquoise water
- Multiple icy river fords
- Created by a 1911 earthquake
- Water never above +6°C
What's Included
- Full set of protective gear
- Transfer from the city to the location and back
- Briefing and bike control training
- Full technical support
- Mountain herbal tea and lunches on long rides
- Expert guide along the best routes
What to Wear & Bring
Provided by us
Helmet, balaclava, body armor with arm protection, knee pads (worn over your pants), jersey, and gloves.
Enduro boots can be provided upon additional request.
Drone filming available on any route — just let us know when booking.
VIP option: ride 1-on-1 with your guide, choose your start time. Ask when booking.
What to bring
Water, windbreaker jacket (depending on weather), thick pants, and comfortable closed-toe shoes.
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Rider Reviews
"Dead spruce trunks poking out of bright turquoise water. It's been like that since 1911, when an earthquake flooded the valley. The ride in is long, through birch groves and river fords. Water was freezing even in August."
Алексей Ш."Brought my camera and filled the memory card. The dead trees in turquoise water are eerie in the best way. Full-day trip, my legs were done by the end, but every photo came out insane."
Hannah J."Long but rewarding ride. The last section is quite technical — be ready for mud after rain. The lake makes everything worth it."
Сергей Ю.from70 000 ₸