Highlights

Experience Almaty

04 Nights / 05 Days

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Destination

Kazakhstan

Continent

Transcontinental (Mostly in Central Asia, a small part in Eastern Europe)

Location

Central Asia - Russia (north & west), China (east), Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan (south), Caspian Sea (west)

Capital City

Astana

Language

Kazakh, English, Russian

Currency

Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)

Season

April to June (Spring): Pleasant weather, greenery, ideal for sightseeing

September to October (Autumn): Mild temperatures, clear skies, best for outdoor activities

Airport

Almaty International Airport (ALA), Astana International Airport (NQZ)

Time Zone

UTC +6

Dial Code

+ 7

Tour Type

Family, Couple, Leisure, Solo

Hotels

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Price

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Package Itinerary

Day 01Welcome to Almaty, Kazakhstan

Arrival at Airport. After clearing customs & immigration procedures, followed by baggage collection, you will be met by your English-speaking driver in the arrivals hall. You will be escorted to your vehicle. Welcome to your hotel & check in to your room, and relax. Overnight in Almaty Hotel.

Day 02Medeo & Shymbulak Tour + Walking Tour of Arbat Street

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Medeo and Shymbulak Mountain Trip – arrive at Medeo for a walk around, then go to Shymbulak by Cable Car with Spectacular views and mountains and nature.

Later visit Arbat Street - Almaty’s main shopping street, which is best explored on foot. While walking down, one can see the Diversity of shopping in the area. While the street boasts of high-end branded shops like Mango and Zara, you can also find small and quaint shops. Overnight at Almaty Hotel.


Day 03Almaty City Tour + Green Bazaar + Rakhat Chocolate Factory + Mega Mall & Koktobe Tour

After breakfast at the Hotel, proceed to the Green Bazaar, a vibrant market where locals shop for fresh produce, traditional Kazakh crafts, and souvenirs. Afterwards, visit Rahat Chocolate Factory, where they present a delightful assortment of chocolates and sweets, each uniquely crafted to please diverse palates. Proceed to the Almaty city tour. During this introductory tour, you will visit the First President Park, the Republic Square, the State Opera and Ballet Theatre, museums at the Academy of Sciences, Abay Square, the Kazakhstan Hotel, Palace of the Republic, Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral. Later visit to Koke Tobe Hill - Kok Tobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty, Overnight at Almaty Hotel.

Day 04Almaty – Issyk Lake

Breakfast at hotel. Leave for the Issyk Lake Tour. Issyk (or Isik- another name for the lake, translated as “a door” from Kazakh) is a picturesque, alpine lake surrounded by unusually beautiful nature of thick forests and spacious flower fields. The lake is located at an altitude of 1760 meters above sea level, in the Issyk gorge of Trans-Ili Alatau, about 70 km east of Almaty. Enjoy the pristine natural beauty of pine forests, glaciers, lofty peaks and bliss beyond worlds. Transfer back to city. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 05Departure Transfers

Check-out from the hotel. Our driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight home or to an onward destination.