Duration
5 Days / 4 NightsCities Covered
Almaty, KazakhstanIdeal For
Family & Leisure TravelersInclusion
4 nights accommodation in 4★ or 5★ hotels
Daily breakfast
Private airport transfers
Full-day Medeu & Shymbulak tour
Full-day Charyn Canyon excursion
Big Almaty Lake & Falcon Show
English-speaking guide
All sightseeing & entrance fees as per itinerary
All applicable taxes and parking charges
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Almaty | City Orientation
• Arrival: Arrive at Almaty International Airport.
• Assistance: Meet & greet with English-speaking representative.
• Transfer: Private transfer to hotel and check-in.
• Afternoon: Relax and unwind after your journey.
• Evening:
o City orientation drive covering Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, and Republic Square.
o Visit Koktobe Hill via cable car for a panoramic view of Almaty city and enjoy coffee at the hilltop café.
• Dinner: At Indian or local restaurant.
• Overnight Stay: Almaty.
Day 2 - Full-Day Medeu & Shymbulak Tour
• Breakfast: At hotel.
• Morning:
o Visit Medeu Gorge, the world’s highest ice-skating rink located at 1,691 meters above sea level.
o Proceed to Shymbulak Ski Resort via cable car – enjoy stunning alpine scenery.
o Activities (optional): skiing, zipline, snowboarding, or coffee at mountain cafés.
• Afternoon:
o Lunch at the resort or Indian restaurant in the city.
• Evening:
o Explore Al-Farabi Avenue and Dostyk Plaza for shopping.
• Overnight Stay: Almaty.
Day 3 - Charyn Canyon Excursion (Mini Grand Canyon)
• Breakfast: At hotel.
• Full-Day Excursion:
o Drive (approx. 3 hours) to the spectacular Charyn Canyon, known as the “Grand Canyon of Central Asia.”
o Enjoy guided walking tours along the Valley of Castles and admire the striking red rock formations.
o Packed or local lunch included during the trip.
• Evening:
o Return to Almaty and relax.
• Dinner: At Indian restaurant.
• Overnight Stay: Almaty.
Day 4 - Big Almaty Lake & Falcon Show
• Breakfast: At hotel.
• Morning:
o Scenic drive to Big Almaty Lake, a turquoise-blue alpine reservoir located at 2,500 meters in the Tian Shan Mountains.
o Stop for photos and breathtaking panoramic views.
• Afternoon:
o Visit Falcon Nursery (Sunkar) for a live Eagle & Falcon Hunting Show, demonstrating ancient Kazakh traditions.
o Optional visit to Rakhat Chocolate Factory for shopping.
• Evening:
o Free time at Mega Mall or Green Bazaar for souvenirs.
• Overnight Stay: Almaty.
Day 5 - Departure
• Breakfast: At hotel.
• Free Time: Depending on flight schedule – short visit to Zelyony Bazaar for last-minute shopping.
• Transfer: Private transfer to Almaty International Airport for departure.
• End of Tour With Beautiful Memories of Kazakhstan!