Travel program
Day 1. Almaty, arrival
Arrival in Almaty - the southern capital of Kazakhstan. Meeting at the International airport of Almaty. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2. Almaty
Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion "Grand tour of the southern capital" (6 hours):
Acquaintance with the history of the southern capital of Kazakhstan, its past and present, unique nature and favorite places of rest for citizens - all in one excursion! The route begins with a sightseeing tour around the central part of the city, during which you will get acquainted with the history of the origin and development of the southern capital of Kazakhstan, its main attractions. You will visit the beloved townspeople in the Green Bazaar, where you can not restrain yourself from buying, listening to the callers shouting sellers. This is a unique opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of this Asian bazaar, its bright colors and smells, and, of course, its gambling trade. You can buy the famous oriental sweets, just do not forget to bargain necessarily ... Then the tour will continue in one of the oldest parks of the city - Park them. 28 Panfilov guardsmen, where you will see one of the most beautiful wooden buildings in the world - the Holy Ascension Cathedral, and also visit the Memorial of Glory and the Eternal Fire, dedicated to the memory of fighters who died for freedom and independence of the country. After visiting the park you will continue to get acquainted with the sports, cultural and business districts of the city, as well as visit the Medeo tract, where the most high-mountain skating rink in the world is surrounded by the most beautiful mountains of the Zailiysky Alatau. Further, the tour will continue on Mount Kok-Tobe, where you climb up a winding mountain road. On this mountain is the highest TV tower in the world (if you count from the sea level), which is visible from anywhere in the city. In the park Kok-Tobe you will have the opportunity to stroll along its winding paths, admire the magnificent panorama of the city from a specially equipped observation deck, and visit the national souvenir shop. The excursion ends with a descent from the top of the mountain to the very center of the megalopolis in the caravan of the famous Almaty cable car ...
Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3. Almaty region
Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion "Big Almaty Lake" (6 hours at 1:00 pm) or "Issyk Lake" (7 hours at 11:00) by choice or depending on the season.
Excursion "Big Almaty Lake"
The excursion begins with an ascent along the Great Almaty Gorge, where, at an altitude of 2510 meters above sea level, there is the Big Almaty Lake, which is one of the most picturesque lakes of Trans-Ili Alatau. The lake is very beautiful, especially when its blue surface is absolutely calm and reflects the sky and the surrounding mountains. Big Almaty Lake was formed as a result of the activity of the ancient glacier and, thanks to the high altitude location, the water in the lake always remains cool - even in July the water temperature does not exceed +10 degrees. The lake is a source of drinking water supply in Almaty city and the access of tourists to it is limited. Therefore, the excursion route leads above the lake to a height of 3300 meters above sea level, where you can enjoy the enchanting panorama of the mountains and the Big Almaty Lake, surrounded by picturesque mountain peaks covered with Tien Shan fir, aspen and juniper. On your way back to the city, you will visit the falconry, where you can see an exciting show with specially trained predatory birds, hunting with which is one of the most unique features of the Azah way of life.
Excursion "Lake Issyk"
The excursion route to one of the most beautiful gorges of the Zailiysky Alatau - Issyk is located along the Kuldzhinsky tract, where hundreds of years ago there were commercial caravans. On the way you will get acquainted with the history and nature of this region, as well as with archaeological monuments of Sak culture - burial mounds, where the famous "Golden Man" was found, which became the state symbol of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Also you will visit the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "Issyk", where you will get acquainted with the expositions devoted to the history and culture of the Saka period, among them a copy of the Golden Man and gold products, ancient ceramics, weapons, elements of horse equipment, as well as the model of the Sak burial mound in section. Then the excursion route will take you to a height of 1756 meters above sea level, to the beautiful high-mountain lake Issyk, which is located in the same gorge. The lake was formed about 10 thousand years ago as a result of a colossal mountain collapse, which resulted in the formation of a natural dam about 300 meters high. On the shore of the lake you can enjoy the unspeakable beauty of the Issyk Gorge and the turquoise water surface, as well as hear the details of the natural disaster of 1963. On the lake you will be offered a picnic and free time for outdoor recreation.
Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4. Almaty region, Charyn canyon
Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion "Charyn Canyon" (9 hours) at 09:00 h.
The Charyn Canyon is one of the most unique objects of nature, where, under the influence of millennial processes of weathering of sedimentary rocks, the original form of the relief took the outlines of isolated rocks, columns and towers. The travel time to the canyon is about 3 hours. On the way you will get acquainted with the history and nature of this amazing land, learn a lot of interesting things about the Kazakh people, its life and traditions, and also dine at a local cafe. As soon as you see the Charyn Canyon, you will also forget the whole long way, because the canyon will amaze you with its beauty and splendor! You can admire its grandiose panorama, and then stroll through the labyrinths of the Valley of Castles, surrounded by overhanging impregnable walls. Anyone who has ever visited the Charyn canyon, falls in love with him forever!
Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5. Almaty
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day in Almaty. Overnight at the hotel.
On this day you can visit shopping centers and malls of the city, for example, TSUM, on the top floor of which is a real "treasury" of souvenirs, where you can buy national clothes and toys, souvenir yurts, national musical instruments, jewelry and other souvenirs. TSUM is surrounded by many shops, cafes, restaurants, boutiques, stretching on both sides of the so-called "Almaty Arbat". This is a pedestrian section of the street Zhibek Zholy, which means "Silk Road", with cozy benches and fountains. Professional and amateur artists who offer their work have chosen a place for themselves, and local television channels often shoot various scenes from the life of citizens.
Day 6. Almaty, departure
Breakfast in the hotel and free rooms (until 12:00 o'clock). Airport transfer. Departure home.
The cost of the program: 760 USD per person, with a group size of 2 people
For group applications, discounts are given
The cost of the program is INCLUDED:
1. Accommodation in a tourist class hotel in Almaty in a double room
2. Transfers to / from the airport
3. Meals: standard breakfast at the hotel, lunch / picnic on Days 2-4
4. Individual excursions according to the program in Days 2-4
5. Ecological fees and admission fees for the excursion route
The cost of the program is NOT INCLUDED:
1. Meals not indicated in the program and / or not included in the cost of the program
2. Visa support and registration in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, if required
3. Surcharge for single accommodation (109 USD)
4. Surcharge for early check-in and late check-out to / from the hotel
5. Personal expenses and other expenses not indicated in the program
Note.
In the event of currency fluctuations or changes in local government taxes, as well as changes in the cost of fuel, air tickets, we reserve the right to change the value. The firm reserves the right to change the time and sequence of excursions without changing the whole program of the tour. Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
