Amazing Almaty

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival-Almaty

• Arrival in Almaty.
• Transfer Airport – Hotel.
• Check in to the hotel and relax.
• Free time – can explore night activities at you own.
• Overnight in Hotel.

Day 2: Almaty- Medows & Chimbulak

• Breakfast 07:00-10:00AM
• Transfer to excursion at 10:30 AM
• 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 as well as the huge dam, protecting the city from destructive mudflows formed on the tops of the western Tien Shan. Next destination is Chimbulak ski resort (Cable Car Fee Included), located at an altitude of 2230 meters above sea level. It is very popular for its mild climate, large quantity of sunny days and snow through the winter and remarkable scenery of mountain ranges.
• Late lunch at Indian restaurant (Optional)
• Transfer back to Hotel
• Dinner at Indian restaurant
• Free time to Look Around!
• Overnight in Hotel.

Day 3: Almaty City Tour

• Breakfast 07:00-10:00AM.
• 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.
• 14:30 PM Continue Almaty City Tour, Rakhat Chocolate Factory shop  and Local Market Zilyoni -Bazaar. You can buyChocolates from Rakhat Chocolate Factory shop; can buy Dry Fruits at cheaprates and some souvenirs from Zilyoni Bazaar.
• Transfer Back to Hotel.
• Free time – can explore night activities atyou own.
• Overnightin Hotel.

Day 4: Charyn Canyon+ Kolsai Lake

• Breakfast 07:00-10:00AM
• The canyon formation is along the banks of the fast flowing Charyn River in a northern flow stretch of about 80 kilometers, which is a tributary of the Ile River; the river has a total length of 393 kilometers. The river rises from the Tian Shan Mountains that is spread over the arid semi-desert to the east of Almaty. In parts, it attains a depth of 150 to 300 meters. The geological formation of the canyon is of sedimentary red sandstone which have been subject to the “autogenic process” of water and wind erosion resulting in “weird and colorful formations” in the form of sculptures.
• Lunch at Indian restaurant (Optional)
• Transfer Back to Hotel
• Dinner at Indian restaurant (Optional)
• Free time – can explore night activities at you own
• Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 5: Issyk Lake Day Trip

• Breakfast 07:00-10:00AM
• Proceed to Issyk lake
• Lunch at Indian restaurant (Optional)
• Transfer to the hotel
• Dinner at Indian restaurant (Optional)
• Free time – can explore night activities at you own

Day 6: Kok Tobe Tour

• Breakfast 07:00-10:00AM
• 10:30 AM Proceed for Kok tobe tour.
• It is a mountain which is the highest point of Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city. There is a popular recreationarea on top of the mountain. The mountain’s height is 1100 meters above sealevel. Kok-tobe is one of the main landmarks in the city, and it is popularamong visitors and tourists to Almaty. The Kok-Tobe recreational area has avariety of amusement park type attractions and restaurants. It is connected todowntown Almaty by a cable car line. The City Terminal is located near HotelKazakhstan. Also, there is a 372 meters tall TV Tower at the foot of themountain. The tower can be seen from most parts of the city.
• Lunch at Indian restaurant (Optional)
• Proceed towards shopping tour at mega mall.
• Dinner at Indian restaurant (Optional)
• Free time – can explore night activities atyou own.
• Overnightin hotel.

Day 7: Fly Back Home

• Breakfast at the Hotel.
• Check out from the Hotel.
• Day free at leisure for shopping.
• Transfer to the airport to board a flight to home. As per the flight timings