Appealing Almaty 5 Nights - 6 Days Tour

Package Overview

Day 1
Arrive in Almaty. Transfer to Hotel
Free at Leisure

Day 2
Almaty City Tour with Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral
Visit Kok Tobe Hill

Day 3
Excursion to Kolsay Lake & Charyn Canyon

Day 4
Excursion to Shymbulak Ski Resort
Panfilov & Arbat Walking Tour

Day 5
Excursion to Issyk Lake, Arbat Street, Green Bazaar, and Rahat Chocolate Factor

Day 6
Transfer to Almaty International Airport

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive in Almaty

  Highlights
  Morning to noon : Arrive in Almaty. Transfer to Hotel
  Evening : Free at Leisure
  
  Details :
  Arrive at Almaty International Airport. After clearing border control & customs, are local representative will meet you & transfer you 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. You have free time to explore Almaty on your own in the evening.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 2 : Almaty

  Highlights
  Morning to noon : Almaty City Tour with Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral
  Evening : Visit Kok Tobe Hill
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  The charming city of Almaty is the former capital of the country but blessed with historical sights, culture and other attractions. The sightseeing tour starts in the central part of Almaty. Stop to explore monuments that include- the Palace of President, Republic Square and Monument of Independence, and Astana Square, Abai Square and Palace of Republic. Continue with your trip to one of the oldest parks in the city-Panfilov Park. In addition, stop to marvel at one of the unique wooden buildings in the world, the Zenkov Cathedral. Proceed to a visit to the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame, dedicated to the memory of the fighters who died for the freedom and independence of the country. Later in the evening, we visit 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 Sightseeing
• Day 3 : Almaty

  Highlights
  Full day : Excursion to Kolsay Lake & Charyn Canyon
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Enjoy breakfast at 07:00 AM Around 08:00 AM, we proceed for a day trip to Kolsay Lake & Charyn Canyon. 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. Later, we head to 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 4 : Almaty

  Highlights
  Morning to noon : Excursion to Shymbulak Ski Resort
  Evening : Panfilov & Arbat Walking Tour
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. In just 1 hour, you can get from Almaty city center to its highest point (3200 meters) and drink coffee in the highest bar in the CIS using a 3 3-tier world-class Gondola. On Shymbulak, you can have a great time even if you can’t ski or snowboard. An all-day entertainment for the whole family is provided by cafes and restaurants with excellent cuisine, an observation deck with powerful binoculars that rotate 360 degrees, and a playground. For those who want to enjoy the mountain silence and admire the snowy slopes, the resort offers high-class hotels and various kinds of adventure activities such as Zip Lining, Paragliding, Horse riding, etc. Later in the evening, we proceed with the Panfilov & Arbat Walking Tour. Evening walk around Panfilov promenade. The promenade which overlooks the Kazakh Opera & Ballet theatre is lined with small shops, eateries, cafes & and beautiful lights. You will enjoy hearing many local musicians singing songs & playing local musical instruments. The tour will end on Arbat Street with lots of shopping outlets and street entertainment.

  • Themes Cable Car
• Day 5 : Almaty

  Highlights
  Full day : Excursion to Issyk Lake, Arbat Street, Green Bazaar, and Rahat Chocolate Factor
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Around 10:00 AM, depart for a tour of Issyk Lake. 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. Explore the crystal-clear green water surrounded by mountains at Lake Issyk. Later in the afternoon, we return to Almaty & explore the Arbat Street. Arbat Street or the Zhybek Zholy Street is Almaty’s main shopping street, which is spread from Abylaikhan Avenue to Furmanov Street and is best explored on foot. While walking down, one can see the diversity of shopping in the area. This pedestrian shopping street is famous for having the TSUM Shop, which is a cross between a department store and a bazaar, and is mostly used by the residents to fulfil their daily needs. And while walking, if you want to relax, look no further because this street has all sorts of cafes and restaurants, from high dining to local food, you name it, and this street has it. We will experience the sights, scents, and flavors of this lively Green Bazaar & indulge your sweet tooth with a visit to the Rakhat Chocolate Factory.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 6 : Departure

  Highlights
  Morning : Transfer to Almaty International Airport
  Meals : Breakfast
  
  Details :
  Depending on your flight times, we will transfer you to Almaty International Airport for your flight to your onward destination. We hope you had a wonderful time in Almaty, and we hope to see you soon on our other travel programs.

  • Themes Sightseeing

Inclusions

• 5 Nights’ accommodation in Almaty in a selected category Hotel
• Daily Breakfast at your Hotel (except Day 1)
• Return Airport Transfers
• Meet & Greet at the Airport by Local Staff
• Transport services according to the program.
• Almaty City Tour
• Kok-Tobe cable car
• Kolsay Lake tour
• Charyn Canyon Tour
• Round-trip cable car ride from Medeu to Shymbulak ski resort (all 3 Levels)
• Issyk Lake Tour
• 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
• 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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