Country Details
Kazakhstan, with its unique culture, rich history and vast unexplored areas, is definitely worth discovering. The nature of Kazakhstan is striking in its diversity and splendor. Towering mountain ranges, vast flat steppes, green valleys, sprawling deserts, deep canyons, and turquoise lakes – Kazakhstan has everything to stun even the most experienced traveler. Nowadays, when there are fewer and fewer areas of pristine nature in the world, Kazakhstan boasts an abundance of natural beauty. From time immemorial, our ancestral nomads lived in connection with nature, treating it with care and ensuring sustainability.
With such a rich past, Kazakhstan’s present is no less intriguing. Nur-Sultan, the country’s new capital, is known for its bold, futuristic architecture. Meanwhile, the mountainous city of Almaty encompasses green alleys, fountains, museums, bazaars, and even the world’s highest-altitude skating rink.
City Details
Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan. Almaty is situated in the southeastern part of Kazakhstan, near the border with Kyrgyzstan. It is a major cultural, economic, and educational center in the region. The city is known for its beautiful mountainous surroundings, diverse cultural attractions, and vibrant urban life. Almaty's unique blend of modernity and natural beauty makes it an appealing destination for travelers. Whether you're interested in outdoor activities, cultural experiences, or simply exploring the city, Almaty has something to offer.
Itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
ALMATY - WELCOMES YOU
Arrival in Almaty.
Pickup from Airport and transfer to hotel and Check-in.
Transfer in Indian restaurant to have dinner.
Overnight at the Hotel.
ALMATY- MEDEU & SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT
Breakfast at hotel.
Mountain guided excursion
This tour provides you the best opportunity to see the beautiful mountain surroundings of Almaty city. The first stop of the tour awaits you in the Medeo Gorge, where in the wonderful mountains of Trans-Ili Ala-Tau the largest high mountain skating rink in the world is located, view the huge dam, protecting the city from destructive mudflows formed on the tops of the western Tien Shan.
Next destination is Shymbulak ski resort. You will board the Cable Car (Fee Included till 3rd Level), to the ski resort with 3 Level, highest level located at an altitude of 2230 meters above sea level, also known as Talgar Pass. It is very popular for its mild climate, large quantity of sunny days and snow through the winter and remarkable scenery of mountain ranges.
15.00 Lunch at the restaurant (cost not included)
Free time to shopping.
Dinner at Indian restaurant.
FULL DAY ALMATY CITY TOUR + KOK TOBE
Breakfast at hotel
Almaty city Tour with English speaking guide
You will know more about history and development of the southern capital of Kazakhstan and see its major attractions: Palace of President, Republic Square and Monument of Independence, and Astana Square, Panfilov Park, Abai Square and Palace of Republic, Presidential Park.
14.00 Lunch in Indian Restaurant ( cost not included)
16.00 Proceed to KOK Tobe by Cable car. Kok- Tobe hill where the tallest TV tower in the world is located (if to count from the sea level) and where you will get by the picturesque winding mountain road. You can stroll along the magnificent panorama of the city from the special observation deck and visit the shop to "The Beatles" (the only one in CIS countries), visit the shop of national souvenirs and many other interesting things.
Dinner at Indian Restaurant.
ALMATY – ISSYK LAKE – TURGEN WATER FALL
Breakfast at hotel
Excursion to Issyk Lake. The tour route to one of the most beautiful gorges of Trans-Ili Alatau - Issyk Gorge lies along the Kuldja tract, where hundreds of years ago the trade caravans travelled. On the way you will learn a lot about nature and history of this region and see the burial mounds of Saka period, where the famous "Golden Man" was found, which has become the state symbol of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Also, you will visit the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “ISSYK”, where you will see the expositions dedicated to the history and culture of the Saka period, including a copy of Golden Man and golden items, ancient ceramics, weapon, elements of horse equipment, as well as the model of Saka burial mound. Then the tour route will take you to an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level, to the beautiful mountain lake Issyk, located in the valley with the same name. The lake was formed about 10,000 years ago due to colossal landslide, resulted in formation of the natural dam of 300 meters in height. On the lake you will enjoy the majestic beauty of its turquoise water surface and the Issyk Gorge, as well as listen to the details of the natural disaster of 1963.
You will visit Turgen Waterfalls and then return to Almaty city
Dinner in Indian restaurant.
ALMATY – GORKY PARK - SHOPPING
Breakfast at hotel
Post Breakfast, proceed for Gorky Central Park of Almaty in Medeu district of Almaty. It was founded in 1856 and is spread in 100 Hectares of land. The park was a place for walking and officers of the garrison Verny. In 1934 the park was renovated, in-depth on the banks of the pond were placed recreation of the working people of Almaty, equipped with attractions. Today it offers attractions of rides for children, Aqua Park, Lake with boating, Dino-Park Zoo and its latest addition Dolphinarium.
Dinner in Indian restaurant.
ALMATY DEPARTURE
08.30 Check out from hotel.
Drop to Almaty International Airport to board flight to Homeland.
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