General
06 NIGHTS/ 05 DAYS
ALMATY AIRPORT (ARRIVAL) – ALMATY (O6 NIGHTS) – ALMATY AIRPORT (DROP)
DAY 01 – ARRIVAL TO ALMATY
Welcome to Almaty. City of a thousand colours! After clearing custom & immigration procedures followed by baggage collection, you will be met by your guide in the arrival’s hall. You will be escorted to your vehicle. Water will be served on board your vehicle. Transfer Airport-Hotel by PVT vehicle. Check-in to the Hotel and relax. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 02 – ALMATY CITY TOUR
Breakfast at hotel 10:00 a.m. start your day at Panfilov Park, a picturesque green space in the heart of Almaty. Explore the park’s charming walking paths and head to the Zenkov Cathedral, a stunning Russian Orthodox Church made entirely of wood. The cathedral is a masterpiece of architecture and provides a great photo opportunity. Continue tour at Republic Square, the main square of Almaty, where you can see the Independence Monument and enjoy the evening ambiance of the city. This is a perfect spot to capture some beautiful sunset photos. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 03 – SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT
Breakfast at hotel. 10:00 a.m. Medeu and Shymbulak – Arrive at Medeu for a walk around, then go to Shymbulak by Cable Car with Spectacular views and mountains and nature. Various fun activities are available (Medeu Ice Skating resort and Ski resort Shymbulak) at Shymbulak that can be booked additionally (not included in the tour price). Shopping tour. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 04 – SHOPPING DAY + KOK TOBE
Breakfast at hotel. 10:00 Transfer to excursion. Proceed to the Green Bazaar, a vibrant market where locals shop for fresh produce, traditional Kazakh crafts, and souvenirs. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere and try some local snacks. Afterwards, visit Rahat Chocolate Factory, where they present a delightful assortment of chocolates and sweets, each uniquely crafted to please diverse palates. From classic milk chocolates with velvety smoothness to rich dark chocolates with intense cocoa flavors, Rahat offers a variety of options to cater to different tastes. The Kok-Tobe recreational area has a variety of amusement park type attractions and restaurants. It is connected to downtown Almaty by a cable car line. The City Terminal is located near Hotel Kazakhstan. Also, there is a 372 meters tall TV Tower at the foot of the mountain. The tower can be seen from most parts of the city. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 05 – ISSYK LAKE
Breakfast at hotel. 10:00 The Issyk is a picturesque lake located at the height of 1760 meters in the Issyk gorge of Trans-Ili Alatau, around 70 km east of Almaty among beautiful and thick forests along with vast flower fields. The Lake was formed due to a massive rock avalanche some 8000 years ago, which in turn resulted in a 300m high dam. In 1939, development along the lake was heightened only to be destroyed in 1963 by a glacial mudflow. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 06 – DEPARTURE DAY
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from hotel. Airport transfer.