Wonders of Kazakhstan
Tour Highlights
ALMATY
- City Tour covering Central State Museum, Zenkov Cathedral
- Free time at Green Bazaar for shopping
- Visit to Kok Tobe
- Explore Arbat Street
- Day tour to Kaindy Lake
- Enjoy Cable car at Shymbulak Ski Resort
- Enjoy winter activities at Shymbulak Ski Resort (on own)
SATY VILLAGE
- Day tour to Kolsay Lake
- Explore Charyn Canyon
- Overnight at Saty Village to enjoy Local Culture and hospitality
Itinerary
Day 01: WELCOME TO KAZAKHSTAN!
Welcome to Almaty – City of a thousand colours! Upon arrival at the airport, pick up from airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Almaty.
Day 02: ALMATY
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for city tour. Visit the Central State Museum. Explore the Zenkov Cathedral (Ascension Cathedral). Visit the Green Bazaar. In the evening explore Kok Tobe and later return to your hotel for the night. In the evening, you can explore Arbat Street on your own.
Day 03: KOALSAY LAKE AND CHARYN CANYON - SATY VILLAGE
After breakfast at the hotel checkout and get ready to take an amazing road journey. Depart for a day trip to Kolsay Lake, a stunning mountain lake renowned for its beauty. Explore Charyn Canyon, often referred to as the Grand Canyon’s little brother, known for its dramatic rock formations. Upon reaching, hike inside the canyon to marvel at the various natural rock formations. Next, we will head to Saty Village for overnight stay, immersing in the local culture and hospitality.
Day 04: KAINDY LAKE – ALMATY
After breakfast at the hotel, visit Kandy Lake, famous for its submerged forest and turquoise waters, offering a unique landscape for exploration. Upon reaching the base, we will take a Local Van for 2 kms through rough mountain roads. After this short adventurous ride, we will reach the Kaindy Lakes – one of the most beautiful lakes here. Spend some time around the lake which appears blue in summer and freezes completely in winter. Next, you will head back to the base and continue your journey further to Almaty. Upon reaching Almaty, check-in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05: SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT
After breakfast at the hotel, get ready to spend an amazing day at Shymbulak Ski Resort (30 km from Almaty and the journey takes 1 hour). Upon Arrival at Shymbulak Ski Resort, take a cable car to Shymbulak Ski Resort. Enjoy cable car rides and capture the majestic views of the surrounding mountains. After reaching top you can explore winter activities (by own). Upon completing the sightseeing tour for the day, return to your hotel in Almaty for your overnight stay. You can spend your evening at leisure or spend your evening at Casino on your own.
Day 06: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, you can visit Green Bazaar and enjoy some free time for shopping before checking out from the hotel and transfer to Air-port for your next destination.
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