Amazing Almaty

Day 1

Arrival in Almaty

Welcome to the Almaty International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and complete check-in procedure. Spend the evening by exploring the city on your own. Enjoy the nightlife and local markets at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2

Half Day Almaty City Tour (4 hours)

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a 3-hour city tour around Almaty. During the city tour you will visit the historical center of Almaty including 28 Panfilov's Guardsmen Park, Republic Square, Abay Square, Astana Square, Monument of Independence and Opera and Ballet Theater.

Have lunch at a local restaurant, and proceed onwards for a 1-hour visit of Museum Almaty. This is a leading scientific research and cultural-educational institution of Almaty. The museum presents the history of Almaty from the period of the first settlements on the territory of the city and its neighborhoods until today. Separate sections are devoted to the formation of the Kazakh statehood, the Verny period and the history of modern Almaty.

Excursion to the highest point in the city (2 hours)- Kok-Tobe Park: This is the highest point in the city of Almaty, standing on a 1100 m hill at the south-east edge of the city. It's worth a visit the Park Kok-Tobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions. To reach the Kok Tobe hill, you will take a cable car ride, which starts near the famous Hotel Kazakhstan and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty, and the magnificent fruit growing gardens. (entrance ticket to the Kok-Tobe Park is included)

Day 3

Day at leisure or a planned full day tour to Charyn Canyon National Park (at an additional cost of AED 600 per person approximately)

After a delicious breakfast, spend the day at leisure to explore the city on your own. You have the option os going onwards for the famous Charyn Canyon excursion, roughly at a 90 kilometers distance. It is a sight to behold! Visit one of the most spectacular natural spots near Almaty easily on this private day tour to the Charyn Canyon. As this is a tour just for you and your party, you can enjoy comfortable transportation and the full attention of your guide. Hike to the bottom of the canyon, see how the locals traditionally lived in yurts, and learn all about the culture and history of Kazakhstan from your local guide. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4

Departure

After breakfast at the hotel, complete the check-out formalities. Transfer to the airport in time to catch your departure flight. We hope to see you again in Almaty!