Almaty 6 days/5 nights
ADVENTURE AROUND ALMATY REGION
DAY 1
ARRIVAL TO ALMATY & ALMATY SIGHTSEEING TOUR
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12:00-14:30
14:30-15:30
15:30-16:00
16:00-16:30
16:30-18:00
18:00-18:30
- Arrival to Almaty International Airport.
- Arrival procedures.
- Meet and greet by Tour-guide with client’s name placard.
- Transfer to Hotel.
- Check in to the hotel
- Rest at the hotel
- Almaty City Tour:
- Visiting Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen
- The Ascension Cathedral,
- Museum of national instruments.
- Memorial of Glory with Eternal Flame
- House of officers
- Alley of feat
- Green Bazaar
- Walking street “Arbat” & “Panfilov”
- Optional: transfer and lunch at restaurant.
- To feel the union of various nations living peacefully together in Kazakhstan, guests should go to Green Bazaar. It is possible to guess the origin of the sellers by the products they offer.
- Transfer to Kok Tobe Park is one of the symbols of the city of Almaty and the whole of Kazakhstan, located on the peak of Kok Tobe Hill at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level. The television tower, located on Hill Kok-Tobe in Almaty, is one of the largest on earth and the most earthquake-resistant tower in the world, capable of withstanding any earthquake. Such a powerful, if not solemn, building can be observed from almost anywhere in the city like a beacon. The surroundings of the TV tower are a great place for a secluded vacation, romantic dates or fun pastime with friends or family.
- Going up to Kok-Tobe Hill by cable car.
- It takes only 10 min. to get there by cable car (total length is 1620 m).
- Enjoy urban landscape view combined with natural zones.
- Transfer to Hotel.
- Free time.
DAY 2
ALMATY – CHARYN CANYON – KOLSAY LAKE JEEP TOUR
07:00-08:00
08:00-11:00
11:00-13:00
14:30-16:20
16:20-18:30
18:30-19:00
19:00-20:00
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out.
- Your tour guide will meet you at the Hotel’ lobby.
- Departure from Almaty city to Charyn National Park by SUV vehicle. Charyn Canyon so called “ Younger brother of Grand Canyon” in the US, Charyn Canyon is one of the most beautiful creations of nature that must be on the list of your journey around Almaty region.
- Arrival to the Valley of the Castles, the other name for this magnificent place, keeps an ancient oasis of Ash Tree Grove in the middle of the Great Kazakh Steppe.
- Guests will walk down by stairs inside the Valley of the Castles.
- Flat trekking to the heart of the canyon, Charyn river (50 minutes one way) where guests will have time to enjoy, make pictures discovering new colors and shapes of the avant-gardic natural design formed by centuries.
- Transfer to Kolsay Lake.
- Wonderful world was created by nature in Kolsai gorge, at the depth of which one after another settle 3 beautiful lakes of Almaty region. The lakes are 300 km far from Almaty/ The first lake can be reached by car. To the other two there are mountain paths. The lakes lie at altitudes from 1800 to 2650 m. This is great place for hiking and horse riding, where you want to return again and again. The lakes are located on the territory of Kolsay Kolderi National Park are the most popular route in Kungei Alatau Mountains.
- Walking near the breathtaking lake and enjoy the magnificent scenery.
- Transfer to Saty village. Check-in.
- Included: homemade dinner at guesthouse.
- Overnight at the guesthouse.
DAY 3
KAINDY LAKE – ALMATY
08:00-09:00
09:00-10:00
10:00-12:30
12:30-13:30
13:30-14:30
14:30-19:00
- Breakfast at guesthouse.
- Check out.
- Drive to Kaindy Mountain Lake (due to weather condition in winter). Lake located at in the gorge of the same name at an altitude of 1867m. Kaindy lake is especially attractive for many tourists due to the unusual color of the water and the bizarre branches of the trees that are visible above its surface. The name of the lake is associated with a birch grove located in front of it (kaindy – “abundant with birch trees”).
- You will have the opportunity to plunge into the surreal atmosphere of Kaindy Lake which is created by the “Ghost” forest of Sunken Spruces forever trapped in the middle of the lake.
- You will have 1,5 hour mountain light trekking (at a height up to 1 700 m above sea level) and then 1 hour to relax at the lake and enjoy the amazing views of Kungey Alatau Gorge.
- Transfer to guesthouse for lunch.
- Included: homemade lunch at guesthouse.
- Transfer to Almaty
- Arrival to Hotel
- Check in to the
DAY 4
ALMATY – mountain: Shymbulak Mountain Resort
09:00-11:00
11:00-11:45
11:45-12:30
12:30-15:30
15:30-16:00
16:00-16:30
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Tour guide will meet guests at the Hotel’s Lobby.
- Transfer to Medeu Gorge (25 km from the city).
- Medeu is one of those places where we are proud of. It is a high mountain complex for winter sports with 10.5 thousand m2 area of artificial ice field. The ring is permeated with the energy of victory. Here, at an aititude of 1961 meters above sea level, 273 world records in speed skating were set.
- From Medeu Gorge guests take a cable car (total length is 6200 m) to Shymbulak Ski Resort. Guests will get to Talgar Peak by cable car (the highest peak of Shymbulak; 3200 m above sea level).
- World – class all-season resort Shymbulak mountain resort is located in the Small Almaty Gorge 2260m above sea level. Shymbulak is considered to be the best mountain resort in Central Asia and it’s a starting point for mountain trails of all sorts.Here you will find yourself in a cool subarctic mountain climate. It’s very close to the eternal snows and glaciers from Talgar pass.
- Free time to enjoy the view
- Guests take a cable car to go back to Medeo Gorge.
- Transfer to hotel
- Free time at leisure
DAY 5
ALMATY HUNS KAZAKH ETHNO VILLAGE
07:00-09:30
09:30-11:00
11:00-11:10
11:10-13:30
13:00-14:00
14:30-15:30
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Huns Kazakh Ethno Village.
- Welcome greetings by two warriors wearing the armors designed in the style of Saka Period and the hostess, greeting the guests with national ritual called Shashu. It implies showering guests with candy like Kazakhs do at wedding ceremonies.
- Then candies must be picked up and kept for a good luck. Kazakhs believe these sweets will bring luck in future.
- Huns Kazakh Ethno Village is a perfect place for those who are willing to revive and see the nomadic past of the ethnic Kazakhs. The village is situated about 35 km away from Almaty in the Talgar district. Staying there may also be a great way to escape from the speedy rhythm of the big city life to the mountains for a breath of
- fresh air, horseback riding and discovering Kazakh traditional games and rituals.
- Entertainment program:
- Nomad’s traditions and daily life activities demonstration. SARBAZ Nomad group performance. National Horse Games: “Jigitovka” horseback riding with acrobatic elements
- Atpen audaryspak (struggling and pushing a rival while horse riding)
- Kyz kuu game (chasing a girl by horse for kissing her, in case of failure she lashes him)
- “Kara Zhorga” Traditional Kazakh Dance”
- Horseback riding
- Included: national cuisine lunch: 1 salad, 1 main course with beef, tea/water
- Transfer to hotel
- Free at leisure
DAY 6
ALMATY – NEXT DESTINATION
- Breakfast at the Hotel or picked up the breakfast boxes
- Check out.
- Transfer to the Almaty International Airport
- Depart from Almaty
END OF THE PROGRAM
The tour includes:
- 4 nights’ accommodation in the hotel in Almaty on BB in 1 TWN/DBL with breakfast
- Early check-in to the hotel in Almaty after 6 a.m.
- 1 night accommodation in the guesthouse in Saty village in 1 TWN room
- Transportation according the program
- Meals: Breakfast only (+3 lunch + 1 dinner included)
- Escort by English/Italian/German/Arabian/Korean/Chinese Tour Leader
- Sightseeing and entrance tickets according to the program
- Water 0.5 L per person daily
- Local sim card
The tour excludes:
- International air tickets
- Family Entertainment center
- Rent equipment’s fee
- Alcoholic and soft beverages
- Personal expenses
- Photo and video charges
- Any services not mentioned in the above program
- Minibar charge
Important:
- Some changes are allowed in the program, except reduction of number of booked excursions
- In case place of visit is closed to visitors it will be replaced with an alternative. During big events proposed accommodation may be changed and replaced with a similar category
- Sequence of itinerary and hotels given is subject to change without prior notice.
- Hotel booking is subject to availability. No reservations are made before confirmation and 100% prepayment received from client
- Domestic flights are subject to change in timing and availability. If mentioned flight is not available, it will be changed to convenient one, depending on tour program
- Proposed hotels are not available; it will be substituted with other hotel of same category.
Payment:
Payment to be made not less than 30 days prior to tourist group arrival at our bank account as per received invoice or by credit card.
Cancellation fees:
- Cancellation prior 30 days – no charges apply
- Cancellation prior 20 days – 50% charge of the total price
- Cancellation prior 10 days – 100% charge of the total price