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Duration

4 Nights / 5 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

About this tour

Immerse yourself in the vibrant landscapes and rich culture of Almaty on this 5-day journey. Begin with breathtaking views and exciting activities at Shymbulak Ski Resort, then dive into the city’s history with visits to iconic sites like Panfilov Park and the remarkable Zenkov Cathedral. Experience the stunning panoramic views from KokTobe Hill, and enjoy the serene beauty of Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort. Conclude your Almaty adventure with a local shopping experience at the lively Green Bazaar and a taste of Kazakh chocolate at the Rakhat shop. Each day promises unforgettable memories in the heart of Kazakhstan’s most dynamic city.

Highlights

  • Shymbulak Ski Resort Experience:
  • Ascend to 3,200 meters with a scenic gondola ride and enjoy thrilling activities like skiing, zip lining, and paragliding, or relax at cozy cafes with breathtaking mountain views.
  • Almaty City Discovery:
  • Explore Almaty’s historical and cultural gems, including the First President Park, Republic Square, and the State Opera and Ballet Theatre.
  • Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral:
  • Visit the serene Panfilov Park, dedicated to Kazakhstan’s heroes, and marvel at the beautiful, nail-free Zenkov Cathedral with its unique 19th-century design.
  • KokTobe Hill Cable Car Ride:
  • Ride to Almaty's highest vantage point for stunning city views, attractions, and diverse dining options, topped by the impressive 372-meter TV Tower.
  • Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort Escape:
  • Just a short drive from the city, unwind amidst nature with picturesque landscapes, Eurasian cultural activities, and rejuvenating amenities.
  • Shopping at Green Bazaar & Rakhat Chocolate Shop:
  • Dive into local flavors and crafts at the bustling Green Bazaar, and indulge in iconic Kazakh chocolates at the famous Rakhat shop.
  • Comfort & Ease:
  • Enjoy 4 nights of premium accommodation with daily breakfast, private transfers, and expert guides, making your Almaty adventure both luxurious and seamless.

Included/Excluded

  • Sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary above
  • All transfer on the private basis
  • Entrance fee: kok-tobe, shymbulak
  • 4 nights accommodation with breakfast
  • 2 day english guide
  • GST
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Flight Tickets
  • Overseas Travel Insurances (Strongly Recommended)
  • Guide ( Strongly Recommended )
  • Anything not in inclusions is excluded
  • Anything not in inclusions is excluded

Itinerary

<span> Day 1</span>WELCOME TO ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN!

Welcome to Almaty – City of a thousand colours! After clearing custom & immigration procedures
followed by baggage collection, you will be met by your DRIVER / GUIDE in the arrival’s hall.
Welcome to your hotel & check-in to your room.
Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant.
Hotel drop-off and good night sleep

<span> Day 2</span> SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT

Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit the Shymbulak Ski resort – Level 3 via Gondola
In just 1 hour, you can get from Almaty city center to its highest point (3200 meters) and drink coffee in
the highest bar in the CIS using 3 tier world-class Gondola.
On Shymbulak, you can have a great time even if you can’t ski or snowboard. An all-day entertainment
for the whole family is provided by cafes and restaurants with excellent cuisine, an observation deck
with powerful binoculars that rotate 360 degrees and a playground. For those who want to enjoy the
mountain silence and admire the snowy slopes, the resort offers high-class hotels and various kinds of
adventure activities such as Zip Lining, Paragliding, Horse riding e
Enjoy lunch in Shymbulak or a choice of your restaurant in the city.
Proceed to your hotel for some relaxation
Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant.
Hotel drop-off and good night sleep.

<span> Day 3</span> PANFIOV PARK & ZENKOV CATHEDRAL|KOKTOBE

Breakfast at your hotel.
Almaty city tour Explore the city of Almaty by quickly getting acquainted with discovering major areas
of interest – During this introductory tour, you will visit the First President Park, Republic square, State
Opera and Ballet Theatre, museums at the Academy of Sciences, Abay Square, Kazakhstan Hotel,
Palace of the Republi
Panfilov Park &Zenkov Cathedral The Park is named and dedicated to the Panfilov Heroes who were
28 soldiers of an Almaty Infantry. Their memories are etched at the fearsome war memorial east of the
Zenkov Cathedral which depict soldiers from all 15 soviet republics on the map of USSR. The Park is lush
green area and it’s a good place to sit, rest, relax and see the bustling sights of the city.
Zenkov Cathedral’, is one of the most beautiful, magnificent, and architectural monuments of the city
of Almaty with the height of 56 meters and is in the green Panfilov Park of Almaty. A. Zenkov had
supervised the construction of this cathedral in the early 19th century and legend goes that it was built
without a single nail. But unfortunately, it’s not true. Although the design is remarkably unique but it’s
because of the advanced technological expertise of that time.
Enjoy lunch at your favourite restaurant.
Proceed to your hotel for some relaxation.
Visit to KokeTobe Hill
KokTobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty standing on a 1100 m hill at the south-east edge of the
city. It is worth a visit to KokTobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions. To reach
the KokTobe hill, one should take a cable car ride which starts near Hotel Novotel and goes over some
of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit growing gardens. Once you reach the KokTobe
hill, you would see the famous 372 m high TV Tower which is visible from far and offers great views of
the mountains and the city plus many attractions at the top including many restaurants serving cuisines
from across the globe.
Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant.
Hotel drop-off and good night sleep

<span> Day 4</span> OI QARAGAI MOUNTAIN RESORT / GREEN BAZAAR + RAKHAT CHOCOLATE SHOP

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Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the Mountain Resort Oi- Qaragai.- The resort lies in a picturesque mountain gorge and is
only a 40- minute drive from Almaty. Upon arriving at Oi Qaragai Mountain resort, one would feel as
though you are somewhere in Europe. Surrounded by the virgin nature of the Tien Shan foothills,
offering sincere service, Eurasian culture, providing all Guests with the opportunity to get together with
the close people, partners, colleagues in active leisure with comfortable living conditions and healthy
meals. Arrive at the resort & check-in to your rooms. Remainder of the day at your leisure to explore the
property & it’s surroundings.
Green Bazaar + Rakhat Chocolate Shop If you are among these, who don’t like to go to a mall and
prefer the outdoor market among fresh air and belong to the old-school shopping type, then without
wasting any time, head straight towards the Zelyony Bazaar located close to the Panfilov Park in Almaty.
Also, known as the Green Market, this market is your typical local market where you can purchase
everything starting from meat to spices to fruits to even clothes and furniture. The key to shopping here
is that you should have a flair for bargaining, and you can get everything at a very reasonable rate.
You will be delighted to see the colourful atmosphere and the variety of goods available.
Right next door is the famous Rakhat Chocolate shop. Rakhat which means pleasure in Kazakh is the
oldest manufactures of chocolates dating back to almost 70 years. Around 3500 workers work in
basically 2 factories, one located in Almaty and one in Shymkent city. They also make chocolates for
people suffering from diabetes and their low-calorie products like candies, cookies and waffles are a
range among the people and tourists.
Lunch time
Shopping
Almaty is a paradise for all your shopping, so you can head to some of the swankiest malls the city has
to offer. We recommend Dostyk Plaza, Esentai Mall & Mega Mall for high-end quality shopping.
Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant.
Hotel drop-off and good night sleep.

<span> Day 5</span>  RETURN HOME

Breakfast at the hotel.
It’s time to say good-bye to this beautiful city. Our driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer
you to the airport for your flight home or to an onward destination

Durations

Multi day

Language

English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil

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English Speaking Guide 80 USD/DAY
Hindi, tamil, malayalam speaking guide 100 usd/day

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Free Cancellation:
cancellation up to 30 days before departure.
Partial Refund:
50% refund if canceled between 15-30 days before departure.
No Refund
No refund for cancellations within 14 days of departure, but future travel credits may be issued

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Almaty Escape: A 5-Day Adventure of Culture, Nature, and Thrills!
MALEPATI VENKATA SAIGUPTA
06/10/2022

Lifelong memories

We were part of a group of 17 who quickly formed a close bond created entirely by the enthusiasm and generosity of our leader. Nothing was too much trouble Long went out of his way every day to make sure we experienced in full life in Vietnam. The trip ran like clockwork, without us feeling we were being rushed at any stage. He made it fun even when we cycled 100 k in a day taking in a very high mountain pass.
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Almaty Escape: A 5-Day Adventure of Culture, Nature, and Thrills!
Customer
06/10/2022
The customer service before departure was excellent, the organisation from start to finish was excellent, the accommodation was better than expected, the group leader was excellent, the itinerary was excellent. As a solo female traveller I felt completely comfortable with the rest of the group whether they were traveling alone, with friends or with partners. The mix of activities, geographical locations, sights, sounds, terrain and communities left you feeling like you had experienced and encountered Vietnam, its history, its people and its landscape.
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Almaty Escape: A 5-Day Adventure of Culture, Nature, and Thrills!
Customer
06/10/2022

Excellent, probably the best yet.

This was an amazing trip. Totally fell in love with Vietnam, We did so much in such in two weeks. The cycling, somehow. only felt like a small part of the experience as there were so many other things that we did. Each day was full on, exceptionally well organised, great food, etc Been on a few cycle trips, and I think this was the best one so far.

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