Amazing Almaty 4 Nights - 5 Days Tour

Package Overview

Day 1
Arrive in Almaty. Transfer to Hotel

Day 2
Enjoy Almaty City Tour
Visit Kok Tobe Hill

Day 3
Check-Out & Transfer to Black Canyon
Explore Kolsay Lake and Overnight Stay in Kolsay

Day 4
Excursion to Kaindy Lake & Charyn Canyon and Transfer to Almaty

Day 5
Excursion to Shymbulak Ski Resort – Level 3 by Gondola & Medeu & Transfer to Airport

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive in Almaty

  Highlights
  Morning to noon : Arrive in Almaty. Transfer to Hotel
  
  Details :
  Arrive at Almaty International Airport. After clearing border control & customs, are local representative will meet you & transfer to your hotel in Almaty. The mountainous city of Almaty is Kazakhstan's financial and cultural capital. Almaty is a garden city surrounded by majestic mountains of the Trans-Ili Alatau, covered with evergreen coniferous forest. So, Almaty conquers the hearts of travellers at first glance. This city is surprisingly large with its scale - huge majestic modern buildings, endless green alleys and avenues, and all of this is surrounded by snow-white mountain peaks.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 2 : Almaty

  Highlights
  Morning to noon : Enjoy Almaty City Tour
  Evening : Visit Kok Tobe Hill
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Explore the city of Almaty by quickly getting acquainted with major attractions. Areas of interest – During this introductory tour, you will visit the First President Park, Republic Square, State Opera and Ballet Theatre, museums at the Academy of Sciences, Abay Square, Kazakhstan Hotel, Palace of the Republic. Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral: The Park is named and dedicated to the Panfilov Heroes who were 28 soldiers of an Almaty Infantry. Their memories are etched at the fearsome war memorial east of the Zenkov Cathedral which depict soldiers from all 15 soviet republics on the map of USSR. The Park is lush green area and it’s a good place to sit, rest, relax and see the bustling sights of the city. Zenkov Cathedral: is one of the most beautiful, magnificent, and architectural monuments of the city of Almaty with the height of 56 meters and is in the green Panfilov Park of Almaty. A. Zenkov had supervised the construction of this cathedral in the early 19th century and legend goes that it was built without a single nail. But unfortunately, it’s not true. Although the design is remarkably unique but it’s because of the advanced technological expertise of that time. Kok Tobe Hill: Kok Tobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty, standing on a 1100 m hill at the south-east edge of the city. It is worth a visit to Kok Tobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions. To reach the Kok Tobe hill, one should take a cable car ride which starts near Hotel Novotel and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit-growing gardens. Once you reach the Kok Tobe hill, you will see the famous 372 m high TV Tower, which is visible from far and offers great views of the mountains and the city, plus many attractions at the top, including many restaurants serving cuisines from across the globe.

  • Themes Museums
• Day 3 : Almaty

  Highlights
  Morning to noon : Check-Out & Transfer to Black Canyon
  Noon to evening : Explore Kolsay Lake and Overnight Stay in Kolsay
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Enjoy breakfast at the hotel & check out. Today we depart around 09:00 AM for an excursion to Black Canyon & Kolsay Lake. Kolsay Lakes (Known as the “Pearl of the Tien Shan” the Kolsai Lakes are situated about 300 km from Almaty, nestled in the Kungei-Alatau mountain range, often referred to as “Kazakh Switzerland.” This stunning destination features three breathtaking mountain lakes, each surrounded by dramatic slopes and forming a cascading series. The lower Kolsai Lake lies at 1,800 meters above sea level, the middle lake at 2,250 meters, and the highest at 2,800 meters, creating a mesmerizing natural staircase of pristine beauty.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 4 : Almaty

  Highlights
  Full day : Excursion to Kaindy Lake & Charyn Canyon and Transfer to Almaty
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Breakfast at the hotel and check out of the hotel; put luggage in the cloak room. Depart from your hotel at 9:00 for a day trip to Kaindy Lake ( heads to the Lake via an adventurous trip of a 4x4 ride followed by a Horse ride, one of your adventurous trips to Kazakhstan). Take a shuttle from the hotel parking to the checkpoint, then take a horse ride towards Kaindy Lake. Visit Kaindy Lake, famous for its submerged forest and turquoise waters, which offer a unique landscape for exploration. Proceed to Charyn Canyon & explore Charyn Canyon, often referred to as the Grand Canyon of Asia, known for its dramatic rock formations. Enjoy the seven canyons throughout the valley of canyons & Charyn River in the end. Return to Almaty for an overnight stay, where you can unwind and reflect on your adventure.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 5 : Departure

  Highlights
  Full day : Excursion to Shymbulak Ski Resort – Level 3 by Gondola & Medeu & Transfer to Airport
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today, around 11 AM, we proceed for a full-day excursion to Shymbulak Ski Resort. Located in the breathtaking Ile-Alatau National Park, just 25 kilometers from Almaty, is the largest ski resort in Central Asia and a must-visit destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Nestled at an altitude of 2,260 meters above sea level, the resort offers stunning panoramic views of the snow-capped Tian Shan mountains, making it a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts. In winter, Shymbulak transforms into a skier's paradise, featuring over 20 kilometers of ski runs suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders. Later in the evening, transfer to Almaty International Airport for your flight to your onward destination.

  • Themes Sightseeing

Inclusions

• 3 Nights’ accommodation in Almaty in a selected category Hotel
• 1 night's accommodation in Kolsay at Saty Village
• Daily Breakfast at your Hotel
• Meet & Greet at the International Airport by our Local Representative
• Transport services according to the program.
• Almaty City Tour
• Kok-Tobe cable car
• Kolsay Lake tour
• Kaindy Lake tour (Shuttle prices 4x4 included)
• Charyn Canyon Tour.
• Round-trip cable car ride from Medeu to Shymbulak ski resort (all 3 Levels)
• Shopping Tour.
• Entrance tickets according to the program
• 01 bottles of 1L Water per person per day
• Hotel VAT and other taxes

Exclusions

• International Airfares
• Visa Charges for Kazakhstan Stamp Visa
• Anything that is not specified under Inclusions
• Travel Insurance
• Expenses of a personal nature, such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, etc.
• Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing or any other item not specified in the inclusions.
• Any revision in air fares, increase in taxes or fuel surcharge, ROE, leading to an increase in surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect before departure.
• Any Surcharges, if applicable, due to peak season or any other event
• Rates are subject to availability & are subject to change depending on season, surcharge, exhibitions, fairs, etc
• Local Taxes & VAT

Package Start From

• Almaty, Kazakhstan, Asia

Terms & Conditions

• All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
• Price quoted are subject to availablity at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.
• Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.
• Booking confirmations are subject to availability.
• All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability
• We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.
• Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable
• Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & Akbar Holidays will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.

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