Highlights
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Experience Almaty |
05 Nights / 06 Days |
CISA3 |
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Destination |
Kazakhstan |
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Continent |
Transcontinental (Mostly in Central Asia, a small part in Eastern Europe) |
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Location |
Central Asia - Russia (north & west), China (east), Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan (south), Caspian Sea (west) |
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Capital City |
Astana |
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Language |
Kazakh, English, Russian |
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Currency |
Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) |
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Season |
April to June (Spring): Pleasant weather, greenery, ideal for sightseeing September to October (Autumn): Mild temperatures, clear skies, best for outdoor activities |
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Airport |
Almaty International Airport (ALA), Astana International Airport (NQZ) |
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Time Zone |
UTC +6 |
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Dial Code |
+ 7 |
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Tour Type |
Family, Couple, Leisure, Solo |
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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
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.
