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A Classic Almaty holiday- Natural Beauty & Vibrant City Life

  • ALMATY

BEST TIME TO GO

March - October

IDEAL STAY

5 Nights

Starting From

INR 59,900 (p.p)


AT A GLANCE

  • Take a cable car ride on top of Kok Tobe Mountain to Kok Tobe park with bustling restaurants, spectacular views of the city , exciting rides and relaxing walk in the park
  • Explore the city’s historic sites on a guided city tour
  • So skiing, snowboarding and enjoy beautiful views  at Shymbulak Ski Resort
  • Immerse yourself in the beauty of color changing Big Almaty Lake
  • Indulge in adventure activities like Buggy ride and shooting an AK47

Almaty
5 Nights

Day 1

Arrive in beautiful city of Almaty
Touchdown vibrant and charming city of Almaty after a 4 hour flight from Delhi. As you arrive you will be escorted to your hotel for a spectacular stay in Almaty. Unwind and Relax before you kickstart a memorable holiday!

Spend the evening admiring gorgeous views walking in the Kok Tobe Park on top of Kok Tobe Mountain
Later in the afternoon take 10 mins cable ride 1100 metres above the ground to the Kok Tobe Park on top of the Kok Tobe mountain. Admire spectacular views of the city surrounded by the mountains and breath taking panoramas of the foothills of the Trans- Ili Alatau. On top here you can meander around the magnificent park for a pleasant evening and look out for the TV tower which can be seen in all postcard photos of the city and is one of the symbols of the southern capital. Capture a picture perfect moment here and later grab dinner at one of the many restaurants in the park with spectacular views !


Day 2

Explore the city and visit the historic landmarks
Today after indulging in a lavish breakfast at your hotel, plan your day ahead basis what your preferences. Explore the stunning city at ease. Discover the history of Kazakhstan and  explore its key attractions on a guided tour where you will visit the famous Palace of President, Republic square , monument of independence, bustling Astana square & Republic Palace ending your tour with oldest Almaty Park - Panfilov park where you will see unique wooden buildings , Zenkov Cathedral and the memorial of Glory & Eternal Flame dedicated to the memory of the fighters who died fighting for the freedom of the country.

Indulge in adventure activities like Buggy ride and shooting an AK47
Alternatively , you could spend your day indulging in some adventure sports. Enjoy exciting buggy adventure in Kaskelen , a small town about 50 km west of Almaty. Here you can ride a buggy over steep slopes and ditches on a rugged adventurous route across ravines.

Later get your adrenaline rushing with AK47 shooting experience under experienced and licenced instructor. Its once in a lifetime opportunity !

Indulge in the bustling nightlife and Casino
Later in the evening explore the bustling nightlife of Almaty and try your luck at casino.

Day 3

Take the world’s third longest cable car to Shymbulak Ski Resort
Wake up early today and kickstart your day with an exciting expedition to the Shymbulak Ski Resort located in the Zailiyskiy Alatau Mountain for a day filled with adventure in a paradise you will remember for a lifetime. You will take the world’s third longest Gandola car  with a length of 4.5 km from Medeu to the base of Shybulak 3200m above the sea level. You will get spectacular views of majestic mountains, snowy slopes , Tien Shan and Talgar pass.

Enjoy Snowboarding , relaxing cafes and spectacular views at Shymbulak Ski Resort
On top enjoy snowboarding , skiing , indulge in amazing cafes and restaurants and admire 360 degree views from the observation deck. If you seek mountain silence and spend your time admiring the snowy mountains the resort offers high end hotel stay. You could plan to stay a night here or just simply take a day trip and enjoy the gorgeous views and weather.

Later in the afternoon return back to the city and spend time relaxing, galivanting and shopping in the city.

Day 4

Soak up the natural beauty of picturesque Big Almaty Lake
Today you will set out to discover the beautiful landscape on a guided tour of the Big Almaty Lake at an altitude of 2500m above sea level just about 15 km from the city. This jaw dropping picturesque lake is also known as Zhasylkol which means "Green Lake" in Kazakh has a mysterious feature of changing colour from turqoise blue to emerald green. Soak up the beauty of the lake with sun rays falling over it and admire the snowy mountains and centuries old pine trees around it. We guarantee this will be a surreal experience and will leave an everlasting impression!

Later in the afternoon stroll around the city and relax.

Day 5

Spend your day relaxing and shopping in city’s upscale malls and local bazaars
On your last day in Almaty catch up on some shopping and indulge in city’s vibrant bars and cafes. Our Travel Engineers recommend Mega Mall or Essentai if you’re looking to indulge in some modern luxury shopping or head out to the local Zielony bazaar.

Spend your day at ease before taking your flight back home next day.

Currency

Kazakhstani Tenge

Languages

Kazakh / Russian & English

Climate

Warm to hot dry summers and (very) cold winters with temperatures of -30°C


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