The Ultimate Almaty Experience

5 Nights - 6 Days

Almaty (5N)

  • Tour Highlights
  • Day wise Itinerary
  • Inclusion/Exclusions

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights
Almaty Arrival in Almaty
Almaty Almaty City Tour + Kok-Tobe Park
Almaty Charyn Canyon + Kolsai Lake (Full-Day Excursion)
Almaty Medeo – Shymbulak (Chimbulak) + Gorky Park
Almaty Issyk Lake Tour + Green Bazaar Shopping
Departure from Almaty

Day wise Itinerary

  • Day
    01
    Arrival in Almaty

      Arrive at Almaty International Airport
       Meet & greet and transfer from airport to hotel
       Check-in at hotel (early check-in subject to availability)
       Free time to explore nearby

      Meal

      Room + Breakfast
  • Day
    02
    Almaty City Tour + Kok-Tobe Park

      Breakfast at hotel
       10:00 hrs: Start guided city tour of Almaty
      City Tour Highlights:
       Palace of the President (photo stop)
       Republic Square
       Monument of Independence
       Astana Square
       Abai Square
       Palace of the Republic
       Panfilov Park
       Zenkov Cathedral
       Memorial of Glory & Eternal Flame
       15:00 hrs: Transfer to Kok-Tobe Park, located on Kok-Tobe Hill
      o Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the observation deck
      o Free time for souvenir shopping
       Overnight stay at hotel

      Meal

      Room + Breakfast
  • Day
    03
    Charyn Canyon + Kolsai Lake (Full-Day Excursion)

      Breakfast at hotel
       Proceed for a full-day guided excursion to Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lake
      Charyn Canyon:
       Known as the “Grand Canyon of Central Asia”
       Located approximately 200 km east of Almaty, near the China border
       Famous for dramatic rock formations and the iconic Valley of Castles
      Kolsai Lake:
       Known as the “Pearl of the Tien Shan” and often called Kazakh Switzerland
       Located in the Kungei-Alatau mountain range
       A cascade of three alpine lakes surrounded by steep mountain slopes
      o Lower Lake: 1,800 m
      o Middle Lake: 2,250 m
      o Upper Lake: 2,800 m above sea level
       Transfer back to Almaty city
       Overnight stay at hotel

      Meal

      Room + Breakfast
  • Day
    04
    Medeo – Shymbulak (Chimbulak) + Gorky Park

      Breakfast at hotel
       Proceed for a guided tour to the scenic mountain surroundings of Almaty
       Visit Medeo Gorge, featuring:
      o The world’s largest high-altitude ice skating rink
      o A massive dam protecting the city from mudflows from the western Tien Shan
       Continue to Chimbulak Ski Resort (Cable Car Fee Included)
      o Located at 2,230 meters above sea level
      o Famous for its mild climate, sunny days, winter snow, and breathtaking mountain
      views

       Later visit Gorky Central Park, one of the oldest parks in Almaty (founded in 1856)
      o Enjoy landscaped gardens, water features, amusement rides, boating lake, and
      Dino Park
       Overnight stay at hotel

      Meal

      Room + Breakfast
  • Day
    05
    Issyk Lake Tour + Green Bazaar Shopping

      Breakfast at hotel
       Proceed for a guided tour to Issyk Lake
      o A picturesque alpine lake located at 1,760 meters above sea level
      o Situated in the Issyk Gorge of Trans-Ili Alatau, approx. 70 km east of Almaty
      o Surrounded by pine forests, glaciers, flower fields, and snow-capped peaks
       Transfer back to Almaty city
       Later proceed for a shopping tour at Green Bazaar
      o Famous for dry fruits, spices, chocolates, and Asian sweets
      o Bargaining recommended
       Overnight stay at hotel

      Meal

      Room + Breakfast
  • Day
    06
    Departure from Almaty

      Breakfast at hotel
       Check-out from hotel
       Transfer to Almaty International Airport for onward journey

      Meal

      Room + Breakfast
  • Inclusion/Exclusions

    Inclusions

    • Accommodation in a hotel for 5 Nights in standard category, including daily breakfast
    • Airport transfers: Almaty Airport – Hotel – Almaty Airport
    • All transportation services as per the itinerary
    • English-speaking guide / guide-cum-driver for all tours (subject to availability at the time
    • of confirmation)
    • Almaty City Tour
    • Kok-Tobe cable car ride
    • Round-trip cable car ride from Medeo to Chimbulak Ski Resort (3rd Level)
    • Visit to Issyk Lake (Eco post fee included only)
    • Full-day excursion to Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lake (Eco post fee included only)
    • Visit to Gorky Central Park
    • Shopping tour as per itinerary
    • Entrance tickets as per the program
    • Hotel VAT and applicable local taxes

    Exclusions

    • TCS & GST
    • International / Domestic Flight .
    • Travel Insurance 
    • Departure PCR test, if applicable All flights services Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Any tips for guide & Driver 
    • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
    • Pre & Post tour services & cost Expenditure of a personal nature (Such as uses of Mini – Bar & Refrigerator, laundry service, telephone call, camera fee, tips & Etc)
    • All drink and beverages Hotel promotional rates not valid during 
    • Black out Period / Surcharge Dates / Stop Sales on Hotel 
    • Tourism / City Tax (if applicable)
    • BLACKOUT DATES – 20 DEC’25 – 05 JAN’26 (CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR) 

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