Highlights

Experience Almaty

05 Nights / 06 Days

CISA3

 

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

After 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 05Almaty – Cheryn Canyon + Kolsai Lake - Almaty

After Breakfast at Hotel. Leave for a full day tour to Cheryn Canyon & Kolsai Lake. Described as the “Grand Canyon of Central Asia”, Charyn Canyon has a reputation of being just as impressive. Located around 200 km east of Almaty and very close to the border with China, the scale of the rift is huge and impossible to cover in its entirety. The canyon itself is made up of numerous smaller canyons, each affording stunning views of diverse rock formations. The most iconic and frequently visited canyon by far is the Valley of Castles. Later proceed to visit Kolsai Lake The “Pearl of the Tien Shan”, Kolsai Lakes, are located 300 km from Almaty, in the spurs of the Kungei-Alatau ridge. It is also called Kazakh Switzerland. These are three most beautiful mountain lakes surrounded by steep mountain slopes. The lakes are located at different heights and form a kind of cascade. The lower Kolsai Lake is located at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level, the middle one is at an altitude of 2250 meters and the highest one is at an altitude of 2800 meters above sea level. Transfer back to city. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06Departure Transfers

After breakfast, check out of 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.