Itinerary

DAY 01 | Arrive Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Welcome to Kazakhstan! On arrival in Almaty, you will be welcomed by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. This leafy city with a backdrop of the snow-capped Zailiysky Alatau has always been among the more appealing Russian creations in Central Asia. Today, the developed city has expensive suburban apartments, large SUVs, glitzy shopping malls, western-style coffee lounges, expensive restaurants, nightclubs and new ski resorts to help them enjoy life.
The rest of day is at leisure to explore this beautiful city.

Dinner.

DAY 02 | Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Discover Almaty on a city tour (Seat in coach).
Post breakfast; enjoy a city tour of Almaty. The major attractions are the Presidential Palace, Republic Square, Monument of Independence, Astana Square, Abai Square and Palace of the Republic.Continue to Panfilov Park, where you will see one of the unique wooden buildings in the world and the Zenkov Cathedral. Next, visit the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame, dedicated in memory of the fighters who died for freedom and independence of the country. Post lunch, proceed for a shopping tour with a visit to the Green Bazaar. Later, visit the famous confectionary factory shops with the great range of national chocolate production. Continue for enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant before heading back to the hotel.
Pickup Duration From Time
Hotel NA 10:00 AM

Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner at an Indian restaurant.

DAY 03 | Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Explore Medeo Gorge and Shymbulak (Seat in coach).
Post breakfast, proceed for a drive to the mountains. This tour provides the opportunity to see the beautiful mountains surroundings Almaty city. Enjoy a visit to Medeo Gorge, where the mountains of Trans-Ili Alatau, the largest high mountain skating rink in the world is located and the huge dam, protecting the city from destructive mudflows formed on the tops of the western Tien Shan. Next, visit Shymbulak also known as Chimbulak which is a ski resort. It is very popular for its mild climate, sunny days, snow through the winter and spectacular scenery of mountain ranges. On arrival, board a chair car to reach the top of the mountains. After lunch, the guest will be dropped back to the hotel.
Pickup Duration From Time
Hotel 08:00 hrs 8:00 AM

The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities.

Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner at an Indian restaurant.

DAY 04 | Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Enjoy a visit to Kok Tobe and the Big Almaty Lake (Seat in coach).
This morning, proceed to Kok-Tobe. Marvel at the panoramic view of the city from the hill.The viewpoint from Kok-Tobe is worth a visit with panoramic views of the city in all directions.
After lunch, visit The Big Almaty Lake, which is considered as one of the most beautiful lakes in Kazakhstan. The lake has a simply mesmerizing colour of its water, depending on the time of year, as it varies from pale green to turquoise shades. Post tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
Pickup Duration From Time
Hotel NA 8:00 AM

The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.

Breakfast at the hotel, lunch and dinner at an Indian restaurant.

DAY 05 | Depart Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
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Breakfast.