A 5-night Almaty stay offers travelers the chance to immerse themselves in Kazakhstan’s cultural capital while enjoying easy access to the majestic Tian Shan mountains. Known as the “City of Apples”, Almaty blends modern boulevards, vibrant cafés, and Soviet-era landmarks with Silk Road heritage. Visitors can explore highlights like the colorful Ascension Cathedral, bustling Arbat Street, and the grand Central Mosque. Day trips add variety, from the turquoise Big Almaty Lake and scenic Shymbulak Ski Resort to the dramatic Charyn Canyon. With five nights, travelers can balance city exploration, cultural depth, and mountain adventure, making Almaty an ideal base for discovering Central Asia’s charm.
Day 01
ARRIVAL IN ALMATY | MEET & GREET | CITY TOUR (PANFILOV & GORKY)
- Arrival at Almaty International Airport
- Meet & greet by our local representative with a warm welcome after clearing the immigration and baggage pickup (approx. 30 minutes)
- Drive to the city center (approx. 30 - 40 minutes)
- Check-in at your hotel and freshen up after the journey (check-in time - 15:00)
- After hotel check-in, start sightseeing from the oldest Almaty Park – Panfilov Park. Visit Zenkov Cathedral inside this park and Gorky Central Park.
- Walk along Panfilov Promenade which overlooks the Kazakh Opera & Ballet Theatre is lined up with small shops, eateries, cafes & beautiful nights
- Overnight stay in Almaty
Day 02
SHYMBULAK | KOKTOBE HILL
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Head to the Shymbulak Ski Resort (approx. 40-45 minutes from City Centre) at highest altitude level in entire CIS, where you’ll enjoy a cable car ride up to Level 3, offering stunning views of the snow-capped mountains and alpine scenery.
- Proceed for the tour to Koktobe Hill (approx. 30-40 minutes from the city) where a cable car ride offers breathtaking views of Almaty
- Evening sight of Koktobe hill, TV Tower
- Overnight stay in Almaty
Day 03
CHARYN CANYON | KOLSAY LAKE TOUR
- Breakfast at hotel
- Head to the breathtaking Charyn Canyon after the roughly 3.5-hour drive from Almaty, you will explore the "Valley of
- Castles" section of the canyon and unique red rock formations.
- A 2 to 2.5-hour drive takes you from the canyon area to the vicinity of Kolsay Lake and the village of Saty, where you can walk along the shore, take photos, or optionally enjoy a boat ride or horseback riding on the crystal-clear water.
- Back to Almaty
- Overnight in Almaty
Day 04
ALMA ARASEN | ALMATY CITY TOUR
- Breakfast at hotel
- Enjoy a scenic drive to the beautiful Almarasan Gorge, surrounded by serene mountains and lush landscapes. You can stop at the gorge, explore the area, see the small waterfall, or visit the hot springs
- Back to Almaty: Take a leisurely walking tour along Arbat Street, known for its vibrant shops and local charm, followed by Green Bazaar and Rakhat Chocolate Factory.
- Overnight in Almaty
Day 05
ETHNO VILLAGE | ARBAT STREET
- Breakfast at hotel
- Head to ‘Huns’ Ethno Village (apprx 1 – 1.5 hr drive) and witness traditional customs, music, dance, and a thrilling horseriding tricks show, including a staged battle between warriors.
- Participate in activities such as learning to assemble a yurt, trying archery, amateur horse riding, or a cooking masterclass to prepare national dishes like baursak (puffy bread).
- Back to Almaty: Take a leisurely walking tour along Arbat Street, known for its vibrant shops and local charm
- Overnight in Almaty
Day 06
SHOPPING + DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at hotel
- Check-out from the Hotel.
- Proceed for Mega Mall for Shopping
- Transfer to Almaty International Airport.
- Tour ends with wonderful memories of Almaty
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Hotel Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis as per itinerary
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Meals as per hotel plan
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All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary in an air-conditioned vehicle on sharing basis
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Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes
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Transportation services as per the program by air-conditioned vehicle (sedan or mini-van).
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Private excursions as per the itinerary mentioned.
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Entrance fees to Tashkent TV Tower, cable car, Amir Temur, Registan and Ark Fortress.
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Bottled water (two bottles of 0.5 liters per person per day).
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GST & TCS if not mentioned in the rates
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All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
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Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
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Lunch and Dinner not included
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Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
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Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
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Airfare if not mentioned in the itinerary
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Travel Insurance if not mentioned in the itinerary
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In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS.
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The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.
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Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
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In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
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We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
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The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
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The avance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first)...
