Almaty 7 days/6 nights
ALMATY REGION ADVENTURE TOUR
DAY 1
ARRIVAL TO ALMATY & CITY TOUR & KOK TOBE PARK
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15:30-16:00
16:00-18:00
18:00-19:30
19:30-21:30
15:00-20:30
22:00-22:30
- Arrival to Almaty International Airport.
- Arrival procedures.
- Meet and greet by English speaking Tour-guide with client’s name placard.
- Transfer to Hotel.
- Check in to the hotel
- Free for leisure
- Transfer to City Tour
- 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
- Transfer and dinner at local restaurant Navat
- Transfer to Kok Tobe Park.
- 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 Mountain at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level, a 5-minute drive from the city center.
- 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.
- Transfer to Kok-Tobe Hill by cable car.
- It takes only 10 min. to get there by cable car (total length is 1620 m).
- Free time at Kok-Tobe Hill for enjoy walking on park.
- Transfer to hotel
- Overnight
DAY 2
ALMATY – SHYMBULAK MOUNTAIN RESORT
09:00-10:00
10:00-14:00
14:00-14:30
14:30-15:30
15:30-16:30
16:30-19:30
19:30-20:00
20:00-21:00
21:00-21:30
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Tour guide will meet guests at the Hotel’s Lobby.
- Transfer to Medeu Gorge (25 km from the city).
- From Medeu Gorge guests take a cable car (total length is 6200 m) to Shymbulak Mountain Resort.
- Guests will get to Talgar Peak by cable car (the highest peak of Shymbulak; 3200 m above sea level).
- Medeu Skating Ring 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 Medeu Gorge.
- Transfer to restaurant for Lunch
- Transfer to visit Central Museum
- The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan is one of the largest museums in Central Asia. Its collections were originally displayed in the 1830s in the city of Orenburg, where they were organised by the Nepliuevskii Military Academy as the 'Orenburg Region Museum'. One of the organisers was the famous linguist and author of the 'Explanatory Dictionary', Vladimir Dal. In the following years, the museum was influenced by collections from the museum in the Zhetysu region, the museum of the Kazakh army and the Republican Anti-religious museum. The modern museum building was built in 1985 under a project led by architects Iu. Ratushnyi, Z. Mustafina and B. Rzagaliev. It is rightfully considered one of the best constructions of modern architecture in the city. The total area of the museum building is 17,557 square metres. On three of its floors are exhibition galleries and four exhibition rooms. Today the collection of the Central State Museum numbers more than 200,000 artefacts of material and spiritual culture. The museum welcomes collectors and researches interested in questions about the history of Kazakhstan
- Dostyk Plaza was designed by the leading architects of Kazakhstan, the USA, Turkey (in particular, the Benoy group, the authors of the Westfield project in London, the most prestigious shopping center in Europe). In total, Dostyk Plaza has 200 shops, a cinema with 10 halls; family entertainment center; catering establishments. The food court is represented by restaurants, cafes with an assortment of dishes from various cuisines, creative design
- Transfer to local restaurant “Alasha” with show program
- Dinner
- Transfer to hotel
- Overnight
DAY 3
VISIT BIG ALMATY LAKE
07:00-09:00
09:30-11:00
11:00-11:10
11:10-13:30
13:30-14:30
16:00-16:50
16:50-17:50
18:00-18:30
18:30-20:00
19:30-20:00
- 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 served inside the Nomad yurta: 1 salad, 1 main course with beef, tea/water
- Transfer to Falcon Nursery Farm.
- The guests will have a unique opportunity to become a participant in a spectacular performance demonstrated by birds of various ways of hunting small game under the guidance of a falconry ornithologist. How the whitetailed Orlan catches fish, how the Snow Vulture dances and much can be seen only at the Falcon Center in Almaty.
- Guests will see a Hunting birds show
- (please note that show will close on Monday and Tursday)
- Seven species of predators take part in show.
- Guests will learn more about falcon hunting history, organic traits and the life-style of hunting birds.
- Transfer to local restaurant for dinner
- Dinner
- Transfer to hotel
- Overnight
DAY 4
JEEP TOUR TO VISIT SATY VILLAGE & KOLSAY AND KAINDY LAKE
07:00-08:00
08:00-12:00
12:00-13:30
13:30-14:30
14:30-17:00
17:00-19:00
19:30-20:00
20:00-21:00
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out
- Transfer to Saty Village
- Arrival to guesthouse
- Check in
- Home made lunch at guesthouse
- Transfer to Kaindy Mountain Lake
- 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.
- Transfer to Kolderi National Park 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.
- Return to guesthouse
- Homemade dinner at guesthouse
- Overnight
DAY 5
JEEP TOUR TO VISIT SATY CHARYN NATIONAL PARK & ALTYN EMEL NATIONAL PARK
08:00-09:00
09:00-10:30
10:30-14:00
13:00-14:00
14:00-19:00
19:00-20:00
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out
- Transfer to Charyn National Park.
- 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. It is 12 million years old.
- Arrival to the Valley of the Castles.
- Flat trekking to the heart of the canyon, Charyn river (50 minutes one way for leisurely walk) where guests will have time to enjoy, make pictures discovering new colors and shapes of the avant-gardic natural design formed by centuries
- Time for lunch, lunch boxes included
- Transfer to Altyn Emel National Park
- Altyn-Emel National Park is not only the largest and most famous nature reserve in Kazakhstan, but also a valuable and meaningful legacy in the culture of Kazakhs.
- Inside the Park there are small mountains – Big and Small Kalkany and Katutau. Also, on the territory of the Park there are famous and the only “Singing Dune” in the planet.
- Transfer to hotel
- Check in
- Homemade dinner in guesthouse: shared salad, 1 main course, local sweets and snacks, tea or instant coffee.
- Overnight
DAY 6
JEEP TOUR TO VISIT BASSHY VILLAGE & AKTAU MOUNTAINS & SINGING DUNE (50 km)
07:00-08:00
08:00-09:30
09:30-13:00
13:00-14:30
14:30-15:30
15:30-16:30
16:30-20:00
20:30-22:00
22:00-22:30
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out
- Drive to Aktau Mountain
- Arrival to the 400 million years old chalk Aktau (White Mountains). They are mostly of white color with some blue, pink, red and green hillsides which are seen from above or during a detailed trekking
- Exloring different spots for great pictures.
- Transfer to the guesthouse
- Homemade Lunch
- Transfer to Singing Dune (50 km)
- Visiting Singing Dune
- Free time
- Fabulous evening view at the dune
- Singing Dune is a phenomenon of nature, famous for the fact that when the weather is dry, the sand dune emits a sound similar to the tune of organ. Also the dune is known for the beautiful views, overlooking the surrounding countryside. Singing Dune is a popular tourist attraction
- Transfer back to Almaty city
- Transfer to restaurant for Dinner
- Dinner
- Transfer to hotel
- Check in
- Overnight
DAY 7
ALMATY – NEXT DESTINATION
- Breakfast at the Hotel or picked up the breakfast boxes
- Check out.
- Transfer to Almaty International Airport
- Check-in for flight
- Departure from Almaty city
END OF THE PROGRAM
The tour includes:
- 4 nights’ accommodation in the hotel in Almaty in DBL/TWN Standard room with breakfast
- 1 night at guesthouse at Saty village at TWN Standard room
- 1 night at guesthouse at Basshy Village at TWN Standard room
- Transportation according to the package
- Meals: Full board
- Escort English speaking Tour Guide
- Sightseeing and entrance tickets according to the program
- Mineral water daily
- Local sim card
The tour excludes:
- Early check in to the hotel
- International air tickets
- Domestic 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
- Hotel deposit
- 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