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Duration

5 Nights / 6 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Malayalam

About this tour

Explore the heart of Kazakhstan with this immersive 6-day Almaty journey, where scenic landscapes and rich cultural experiences await. Begin with an adventure to the majestic Shymbulak Ski Resort for thrilling activities and panoramic views. Discover Almaty’s historical gems, including Panfilov Park and the architectural marvel of Zenkov Cathedral. Experience the breathtaking KokTobe Hill and unwind in the natural beauty of Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort. Complete your adventure with a local shopping spree at Green Bazaar and indulge in Kazakh chocolates at the Rakhat shop. Every day in Almaty is a blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural enrichment.

Highlights

  • Shymbulak Ski Resort:
  • Take a gondola ride to 3,200 meters, explore ski trails, and enjoy family-friendly activities like zip lining, paragliding, and horseback riding.
  • Almaty City Tour:
  • Discover Almaty’s vibrant cityscape with stops at First President Park, Republic Square, and other significant landmarks.
  • Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral:
  • Pay homage to Kazakhstan’s heroes at Panfilov Park and marvel at the intricate, nail-free design of the Zenkov Cathedral.
  • KokTobe Hill Adventure:
  • Enjoy a cable car ride to Almaty's highest viewpoint, with stunning city views, a 372-meter-high TV Tower, and diverse dining options.
  • Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort Retreat:
  • Escape to this picturesque mountain resort surrounded by the Tien Shan foothills, perfect for relaxation and scenic exploration.
  • Shopping at Green Bazaar & Rakhat Chocolate Shop:
  • Experience Almaty’s bustling local market for unique finds and sample the famous Kazakh chocolates at Rakhat.

Included/Excluded

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

Itinerary

<span>Day 1</span> WELCOME TO ALMATY

Arrival at ALMATY Airport
Hotel drop-off

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

Breakfast in 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 in Hotel
Almaty city tour Explore the city of Almaty by quickly getting acquainted with discovering major areasof 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

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

<span>Day 5</span> GREEN BAZAAR + RAKHATT CHOCOLATE SHOP

Breakfast at the hotel. 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
withoutwasting 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 rea- sonable 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 lowcalorie products like candies, cookies and
waffles are a
range among the people and tourists.
Lunch at an Indian restaurant. 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 

<span>Day 6</span> RETURN HOME

Packed breakfast &check-out from the hotel. It’s time to say good-bye to this beautiful city. Our driver
will pick
you up from the hotel & Transfer you to the airport for your flight home or to an onward destination

Durations

Multi day

Language

English
Malayalam

Frequently asked questions

English Speaking Guide 80 USD PER DAY
Malayalam Speaking Guide 100 USD PER DAY

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Regular Check-In Time: 15:00 Noon. // Regular Check-Out Time: 12:00 Noon
Universal travel plugs are compact adapters that fit multiple socket types worldwide, ensuring you can
charge your devices wherever you go.

Do's:
1. Always speak politely and in a courteous manner.
2. Always follow the concept of "other people" in your social behaviour and actions. Be considerate towards
other people around you and do not break queues.
3. Remove your shoes at the door before you go any further into someone's home. Because of this you
should also have extra slippers to offer people when they come to your home.
4. It is customary to bring a gift if you are invited to someone's home. It doesn't have to be much but flowers,
candy, bread, anything will do. Be aware that they will bring you a gift when they come to your home.
5. Always be prepared to offer people something to drink and eat when they come to visit. Have on hand tea,
and bread at the very least to entertain guests who drop by. You must also be aware that you will be offered
something when you go to visit and it is impolite not to at least drink one cup of tea and eat a piece of bread.
6. Learn some of the local language even if you only manage a few words try to learn. Learn at least how to
say; hello, goodbye, how are you, I'm fine, numbers 1-10, thank you, sorry, please. If you can master just that
list you will find yourself on your way to making friends.
7. Ask permission before taking a photo of someone (or if its children, ask their parent).
8. If someone asks for a cigarette lighter, please light it for them. This is a common gesture
9. Give extra respect to ladies and elderly people.
10.Throw garbage in dustbins only. Carry wrappers or empty cigarette packets until you find a bin to trash it.
11. Respect the laws of the land. There are penalties for breaking rules any tour operators can't help much.
12.It is important to keep the coaches clean. Drivers do not allow eating, drinking and smoking in the coaches.
Don't :
1. Do not light a cigarette until you've made sure smoking is allowed there. Smoking zones at public places
usually have dustbins containing cigarette butts.
2. Don't admire things too much in someone's home; the custom is if you admire or comment on something,
they will feel compelled to give you that item.
3. It is rude in any culture to make fun of someone or make fun of their country, appearance or food choices.
You may not like a food choice but you can always find a polite way of refusing.
4. Do not try to be too loud in public even if those around you are being loud.
5. When you're looking for a taxi don't wave your hand, rather put out your hand and slowly drop your wrist
to indicate you want a ride.
6. You're expected to carry your passport at all times but be careful not to lose it, else you'd be in serious
problems.
7. Always use zebra crossings to cross the roads and follow traffic rules.
Travel Tips
8. Indians are welcomed in CIS countries so do not misuse their hospitality, don’t spoil the good image of an
Indian built by Raj Kapoor, Lal Bahadur Shastri, MithunChakravarty and others.
9. Most importantly, DO NOT do anything that is socially and legally not acceptable in your homeland. (It's
common sense. Isn't it?)
10. Don't litter or spit in public places, especially tobacco.

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Enchanting Almaty: A 6-Day Kazakh Adventure of Scenic Beauty and Cultural Wonders!
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06/10/2022

A Brilliant Trip

We have been on a couple of cycling trips before and this one was probably the best. Tri our guide was outstanding and all our fellow cyclists were a great bunch of people. We got a real flavour of life in Vietnam. Lots of interesting food.The meals were good and plentiful. Thought we would lose weight but didn't! Good Hotels. Many highlights but a couple or so to point out,Whale Island and Hoi An, the 30km exhilarating downhill ride and cycling in city centre traffic...... great fun but leaves your heart racing. It is quite full on which leaves you wanting to spend more time in some of the places visited. The usual pattern is arrive at 5 - 6 pm, leave at 7.15 next morning. However we did find time to swim in the hotel pools. Overnight train was great fun ....all part of the adventure. To cover the length of the country there are some longish times in the bus but the bus was comfortable but great chance to talk with your fellow travellers. This also gives you time to see more of the country and people watch. Staggered us how much could be piled on a scooter!The bikes were ideal for the road conditions as well as being clean and very well maintained. At the frequent refreshment/rest stops there was lots of juice, water, fruit, nuts and biscuits. The driver and bike mechanic were very friendly and very competent. Great organization, things happened when Tri said they would.
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Enchanting Almaty: A 6-Day Kazakh Adventure of Scenic Beauty and Cultural Wonders!
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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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