Tentative Daywise Itinerary:
DAY 1 | Arrive at Almaty | Alamty City Tour | Kok Tobe Hills | 09 April 2024
Meeting at the Almaty International Airport.
Transfer to the hotel, check-in.
Breakfast at the hotel
Panoramic tour around Almaty.
Visiting the following places – sightseeing’s of the city: Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame. Transfer to the Square of the Republic and Monument of Independence, feel the energy of the Apple city and get acquaint with its history!
Visiting Kok-Tobe hill with the tallest TV tower in the world.
Short ride from the top of the hill to the center of the city by the famous Almaty cableway.
Transfer to the hotel, overnight in Almaty.
DAY 2 | Almaty | Charyn Canyon | Kolsay Lake | 10 April 2024
Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to the Canyon - The canyon is situated on the Tian Shan’s spurs near the border with China. Charyn Canyon is a natural monument built from sedimentary rocks, which age is about 12 million years, and stretches for 154 kilometers along the Valley of Charyn River. The most interesting and frequently visited tourist destination is so-called "Valley of Castles". The grove of relict species of ash, survived during the era of glaciation, preserved in the bosom of the canyon and another such grove is only in North America. Landscape diversity of Charyn canyon leads to the variety of flora and fauna. Charyn canyon reminds Colorado Grand Canyon in North America and loses to it in terms of sizes but not in terms of beauty.
Visit one of the most beautiful lakes, located in the surroundings of Almaty - Kolsay Lake. It is also called a blue necklace of Northern Tien Shan. And it is quite understandable – such beauty cannot be found anywhere! In the Kazakh language “Kolsay” means “a lake in the valley”.
Optional activities:
Boat trip on the first lake Kolsay - approximately 6000 tenge per boat, the trip lasts about 30 minutes (possible to vary);
Horseback riding to the second lake Kolsai - an extreme route, the cost is specified on the spot;
Hiking tour to the second lake Kolsai - a long walk around the surroundings;
Transfer to the hotel, overnight in Almaty.
DAY 3 | Almaty | Medeo Rink | Shymbulak | Hunting Bird Show | 11 April 2024
Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to Medeo & Shymbulak
Medeo ice rink situated on the height of 1 691.2 meters above the sea level is known around the world. It was built in 1972. The surface of the ice occupies 1 0 500 square meters, which allows conducting competitions of skating, hockey and figure skating. Ski resort «Shymbulak» is situated in the picturesque ravine of Zailiysky Alatau Mountain on the height of 2260 meters above the sea level and in 25 kilometers from the center of the city of Almaty. At the height of 3163 meters above the sea level the elevators start their ways down.
Available activities’ list at Shymbulak (for additional payment):
Horse ride – from 8 USD (starts from 15 min / 1.5km distance) *maybe unavailable due to the weather conditions (daily from 10am to 5:30pm by appointment)
Paragliding – 82 USD (additionally photo – 7 USD, video – 12 USD, photo + video – 15 USD) + cable car to the top round trip 15 USD *maybe unavailable due to the weather conditions (daily from 10am to 4:30pm)
ATV (Quadrocycle) ride – from 50 USD (starts from 20 min / 1.5km distance) (daily from 10am to 6pm)
Alpine park – 10 USD (daily from 10am to 5:30pm)
Rope park – from 7 USD + cable car to Medeo station and back 12 USD (daily from 9am to 5:30pm)
Gorilla ZipLine – 15 USD (regular descent) and 30 USD (horizontal descent) daily from 11am to 7:30pm, except Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Visiting Show of Hunting birds (17:00)
Transfer to the hotel, overnight in Almaty.
DAY 4 | Almaty | Lesnaya Skazka Mountain Resort | 12 April 2024
Breakfast at the hotel
Excursion to Oi-Qaragai Lesnaya Skazka mountain resort
Just 40 minute drive away from the center of the southern capital of Almaty, at an altitude of 1650 meters above sea level, there is a small Switzerland under the name "Forest Fairy Tale". Mountain Resort is located on the territory of more than 5.5 hectares. The resort area offers a range of services for accommodation, meals and various activities. Here you will plunge into the extreme sports atmosphere and outdoor activities. In the zone "Forest Fairy Tale" there are an adventure park, climbing wall, ski slope, ice rink and many other attractions for both adults and children.
Shopping tour to Mega Mall
Transfer to the hotel, overnight in Almaty.
DAY 5 | Almaty | Departure | 13 April 2024
Breakfast at the hotel, check-out
Transfer to the airport, departure home with warm memories