7 Nights / 8 Days- KAZAKISTAN

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Duration

7 Nights / 8 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

100 people

Languages

English

Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world and one of the most fascinating destinations in Central Asia. Known for its vast landscapes, modern cities, and rich nomadic culture, Kazakhstan offers a unique blend of Asian traditions and European influence.

DAY 1 | WELCOME TO ALMATY
DAY 1 | WELCOME TO ALMATY

City of a thousand colours! After clearing custom & immigration procedures followed by baggage collection, you will be met by your English-speaking 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.

DAY 2 | SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT
DAY 2 | SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT

Breakfast at 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 CSI 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 etc. 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 goodnight sleep

DAY 3 | CHARYN CANYON & KOLSAI LAKES
DAY 3 | CHARYN CANYON & KOLSAI LAKES

Breakfast at hotel Visit Charyn –A 12-million-year-old Canyon! - It is often compared to the American Grand Canyon, to which Charyn is only slightly inferior in size and not at all in beauty. The total length of the canyon is 154 kilometres, and its age is about 12 million years. The river of the same name Charyn flows at the bottom of the canyon, the total length of which exceeds 360 kilometres. The beauty of the canyon brings forth thoughts about Martian landscapes. If you want to feel like you’re on another planet, make sure to come to the space Charyn! Thousands of tourists visit this magical place annually, taking unforgettable impressions, delightful emotions and beautiful photos of the wild, unbridled beauty of Kazakhstan’s nature with them. The «Valley of Castles» is one of the most beautiful canyon gorges. Its steep, vertical cliffs truly resemble the walls of royal houses. You can walk through the valley for 1.5 hours, completing a walk at a crystal-clear mountain river. Also there are other places that are of great interest for tourists, like the «Witch Gorge», «Dragon Gorge» and many other scenic parts of this natural wonder Proceed for Kolsai National Park!- The “Pearl of the Tien Shan”, Kolsai Lakes, are located 300 km from Almaty, in the spurs of the Kungei-Alatau ridge. It is also called Kazakh Switzerland. These are one of the most beautiful mountain lakes surrounded by steep mountain slopes. Hotel drop-off and good night sleep.

DAY 4 | OI QARAGAI MOUNTAIN RESORT
DAY 4 | 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. Hotel drop-off and good night sleep.

DAY 5 | Alma-Arasan Gorge
DAY 5 | Alma-Arasan Gorge

Breakfast in Hotel It is characterized by a mountain-meadow landscape and a rugged relief. Granites and granodiorites are widespread. In the vicinity of the gorge, there is a spruce forest, a variety of herbs and shrubs (raspberries, honeysuckle, wild rose, hawthorn). The climate in the gorge is mountainous, there are many cloudless days. The left tributary of the Bolshaya Almatinka, the Prokhodnaya River, flows through the gorge. The well-known Alma-Arasan thermal-radon sulfur springs come to the surface in the gorge. On the slopes of the Prokhodnaya River in 1931, 16 springs were recorded, on the basis of which the balneological resort Alma-Arasan was founded in the same year. In recent year, most of the sources have disappeared.s here. Hotel drop-off and good night sleep.

DAY 6 | PANFIOV PARK & ZENKOV CATHEDRAL|KOKTOBE
DAY 6 | PANFIOV PARK & ZENKOV CATHEDRAL|KOKTOBE

Breakfast in 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 Republic 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. 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.

DAY 7 | GREEN BAZAAR + RAKHATT CHOCOLATE SHOP
DAY 7 | 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 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 every- thing 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

DAY 8 | RETURN HOME
DAY 8 | 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

  • Inclusions
  • SIGHTSEEING AS OUTLINED IN THE ITINERARY ABOVE
  • ALL TRANSFER ON THE PRIVATE BASIS
  • ENTRY TICKETS : KOK-TOBE ,SHYMBULAK
  • ACCOMMODATION WITH BED & BREAKFAST
  • ONE DAY GUIDE IN CITY TOUR
  • Exclusions
  • VAT GST TCS & ANY OTHER GOV COUNTRY TAXES
  • VISA, FLIGHT , INSURANCE
  • ENTRY TICKETS NOT MENTIONED IN INCLUSIONS
  • OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCES ( STRONGLY RECOMMENDED )
  • PORTER SERVICE
  • ANYTHING NOT IN INCLUSIONS IS EXCLUDED
  • EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE
  • Anything not in inclusions is excluded

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Payment Policy
  • For overseas payments, the transaction amount will be converted using Xe.com rate + 2% on the transaction date.
  • A remittance charge of USD 30 applies per transaction.
  • Quotation is valid for 5 days from the date of receipt.
  • Hotel confirmation will be provided only upon full payment by cash or bank deposit.
  • In case of unavailability, alternate hotels will be suggested. Rate difference will apply based on selection. If not acceptable, the paid advance will be fully refunded.
  • Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and additional charges.
  • Standard check-in time: 15:00 hrs | Check-out: 12:00 hrs
Cancellation Policy
  • Free Cancellation: Free 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.
Notes
  • All transfers and sightseeing are provided in a private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.
  • Gondola rides and entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary are included unless stated otherwise.
  • Hotel check-in time is 14:00 hrs and check-out time is 12:00 hrs (subject to hotel policy). Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
  • Breakfast is included at the hotel unless specified otherwise.
  • Any personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, tips, beverages, and room service are not included.
  • Adventure activities (zip-lining, paragliding, horse riding, etc.) are subject to weather conditions and availability and are payable directly on-site.
  • The itinerary may be rearranged or modified due to weather conditions, road closures, or local circumstances without affecting the overall tour experience.
  • No refund for unused services, sightseeing, or meals.
  • Rates are subject to change in case of government taxes, fuel surcharge, or currency fluctuations.
  • Guests must carry valid passports, visas, and travel documents at all times.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended for the duration of the trip.
  • This is a suggested itinerary and can be customized as per guest preferences.
Travel Tips
  • ✈️ General Travel Tips
  • Visa & Documents
  • Many nationalities can enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days. Double-check your country’s requirements.
  • Carry a copy of your passport and visa (if applicable) at all times.
  • Currency
  • The local currency is the Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT).
  • Credit cards are accepted in most places, but carry some cash for markets or small shops.
  • Language
  • Kazakh and Russian are widely spoken. English is spoken at hotels and tourist spots, but not everywhere—download Google Translate for assistance.
  • 🌦️ Weather & Clothing
  • Almaty Weather
  • Summers are warm (25–35°C), winters are cold with snow, especially in mountain areas.
  • Bring layers—mornings and evenings can be chilly even in spring or fall.
  • If visiting Shymbulak or Oi-Qaragai: wear comfortable shoes and warm jackets (even in summer).
  • 📱 Connectivity & Apps
  • Buy a local SIM card (Beeline, Kcell, or Tele2) at the airport or malls for easy data access.
  • Useful apps:
  • Yandex Go (for local taxis)
  • Google Maps
  • 2GIS (for offline maps)
  • XE Currency (for live exchange rates)
  • 🍽️ Food & Safety
  • Try Local Cuisine like beshbarmak, plov, manty, and kurt.
  • Tap water is not recommended for drinking—use bottled water.
  • Almaty is generally safe, but stay alert in crowded areas and markets.
  • 🛍️ Shopping & Souvenirs
  • At Green Bazaar, practice polite haggling for souvenirs like:
  • Dried fruits & nuts
  • Local honey & herbs
  • Felt products and traditional crafts
  • Rakhat Chocolate is a great local gift!
  • 🧳 Packing Essentials
  • Universal power adapter (Kazakhstan uses Type C and F plugs)
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses (even in winter at high altitudes)
  • Medications and a small travel first-aid kit
  • Copies of travel insurance and documents
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