Overview

You can experience the mix of city life and natural beauty with our 5-night and 6-day Kazakhstan holiday package. This trip takes you to Almaty, the City of a Thousand Colors, where you can see Soviet-era buildings and the really beautiful Tian Shan Mountains. Our Kazakhstan Holiday Package is a way to see Kazakhstan, and Almaty is a big part of that. The Kazakhstan Holiday Package lets you see the best of Almaty and the Tian Shan Mountains. That is what makes our Kazakhstan Holiday Package so special.

Trip Highlights

Enjoy an amazing cable car ride to Kok Tobe, the highest point of the city and admire the views of Almaty skyline from its various vantage points.
Spend some peaceful time at the stunning Ascension Cathedral, known to be one of the highest wooden Orthodox churches in the world.
Visit the largest and oldest ski resort in Kazakhstan, Skymbulak, and enjoy being surrounded by the pristine beauty of the Tian Shan Mountains.
Take a leisurely walk along the shorelines of Issyk Lake, a beautiful lake surrounded by thick and dense forests and stunning flower fields.

Short Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Almaty
Day 2
Day 2: Almaty Sightseeing Tour
Day 3
Day 3: Day Trip to Shymbulak Ski Resort
Day 4
Day 4: Trip to Green Bazaar & Rahat Chocolate Factory | Visit to Kok Tobe Park
Day 5
Day 5: Day Trip to Issyk Lake
Day 6
Day 6: Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Almaty

Welcome to Almaty, the City of Apples. When you arrive in Almaty, you will get a ride to your hotel, where you can check in. You can freshen up at your hotel. Then you can go out. See Almaty. You can see Almaty at your speed. Almaty is a city to walk around. You can go to the Zelyony Bazaar, also called the Green Bazaar, to see what the local people of Almaty are like. The Zelyony Bazaar is a place to visit in Almaty. You can also walk around the Abai Square in Almaty. If you want to see how modern Almaty and Kazakhstan are, you can go to the Presidential Palace and the Palace of the Republic to look at the buildings in Almaty. The Presidential Palace and the Palace of the Republic are really buildings in Almaty. After a day of looking around Almaty, you can go back to your hotel and rest in Almaty.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Almaty

Day 2: Almaty Sightseeing Tour

We are going to Almaty to see the places. Our first stop will be Panfilov Park. This is a place to remember the heroes of World War II. Then we will go to the Ascension Cathedral. The Ascension Cathedral is a beautiful wooden building. People from all over the world come to see the Ascension Cathedral. The tour will end at Republic Square. At Republic Square we can look at the Independence Monument. The Independence Monument is a symbol of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is its country. After we learn about Almaty. See how big Almaty is and how amazing Almaty is; we will get a ride back to our hotel. We will rest at our hotel for the night.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Almaty

Day 3: Day Trip to Shymbulak Ski Resort

I want to get out of the city for a day and have some fun in the mountains. So I am going to the Medeu Ice Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort. First I will go to the Medeu Ice Rink. The Medeu Ice Rink is a big ice rink. It is one of the ice rinks in the world. Then I will take a cable car to the Shymbulak Ski Resort. On the way up to the Shymbulak Ski Resort, I will see the Tian Shan mountains covered in snow. The Medeu Ice Rink and the Shymbulak Ski Resort are places to enjoy the mountains. After a day in the mountains at the Medeu Ice Rink and the Shymbulak Ski Resort, I will go back to my hotel to rest. The Medeu Ice Rink and the Shymbulak Ski Resort are really places to be in the mountains.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Almaty

Day 4: Trip to Green Bazaar & Rahat Chocolate Factory | Visit to Kok Tobe Park

Start your day at the Green Bazaar. This place is super busy. You can find lots of stuff to buy there like clothes and food that people eat here. You can also pick up some souvenirs. Next, head to the Rakhat Chocolate Factory. This is where they make chocolate. You can see how its made and buy some chocolate. In the afternoon, go to the city center. Take the cable car to Kok Tobe Park. This park is really fun. You can see the city of Almaty from the top. Its at the point in the city, so the views are amazing. After all that fun you can head back, to your hotel. Take a rest.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Almaty

Day 5: Day Trip to Issyk Lake

Go on a nice day trip to Issyk Lake. It is located in the Issyk Gorge. You can walk around the lake. See the pretty water and big mountains. The lake and mountains are really nice. If you want to know more about this place, visit the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve. You will learn about the history of the area and the Golden Man. After a day of looking at nature and learning, you will go back to your hotel for a night.

Meals:Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation:Budget Hotel in Almaty

Day 6: Departure Day

Check-out from the hotel and get transferred to the airport to board your flight back home. Wishing you a safe and pleasant journey. Salamsizba!

Meals:

Tour Inclusions

What's Included

  • Accommodation in Budget hotels
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • All transfers in AC vehicle
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Airfare/train tickets
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch unless specified
  • Entrance fees to monuments