Best of Almaty

14:30 — Arrival and hotel transfer — Meet your guide in the airport arrivals area and transfer privately to your hotel. Check in and take time to rest after your flight.


18:00 — Kok Tobe Park — Ride the cable car up to Kok Tobe, a hilltop recreation area known for broad views over Almaty and the surrounding mountains. Enjoy a relaxed walk and photo stops.


Dinner — direct payment — Dinner is not included in the package and is paid for individually.

08:00 — Breakfast — Breakfast at the hotel.


10:30 — Shymbulak Ski Resort — Take the cable cars up to Level 3, with mountain panoramas and high-altitude scenery. The planned upper station is approximately 3,200 metres above sea level; access and operating conditions depend on weather and resort operations.


14:00 — Lunch, direct payment — Lunch is at guests’ own expense.

18:00 — Shopping time at a local mall


19:00 — Dinner, direct payment — Dinner is at guests’ own expense.

06:30 — Depart for Charyn Canyon — Early departure from Almaty to allow more time for both destinations.

09:30 — Charyn Canyon: Valley of Castles — Explore the canyon’s striking red rock formations and sculpted cliffs. The planned 4×4 ride through the Valley of Castles is subject to local access and operating conditions.

12:00 — Lunch, direct payment — Lunch is at guests’ own expense.

13:00 — Continue to Kolsay Lake — Travel onward to the mountain lake region.

15:00 — Kolsay Lake — Enjoy the forested mountain setting and time by the water. Boating or horse riding may be available seasonally and should be checked locally.

16:00 — Depart Kolsay Lake for Almaty — Return drive to Almaty. This is still a long day combining two destinations; actual driving times and feasibility should be confirmed before selling the itinerary.

08:00 — Breakfast — Breakfast at the hotel.

09:45 — Depart for Huns Village — Travel to the ethno-village outside the city.

11:00–14:00 — Huns Ethno Village show — Experience a cultural program inspired by Kazakhstan’s nomadic heritage, with traditional performances and demonstrations as provided by the venue.

14:00 — Lunch included — Lunch at Huns Village is included in the package.

15:00 — Almarasan Gorge — Enjoy a scenic drive into the mountains, surrounded by evergreen forests, a flowing mountain river, and beautiful alpine landscapes. Take a relaxing walk and enjoy the fresh mountain air. The area is also known for its natural thermal springs.

19:00 — Dinner, direct payment — Dinner is at guests’ own expense.

12:00 — Check-out — Check out of the hotel and keep luggage arranged for the airport transfer.
Green Bazaar — Explore one of Almaty’s best-known markets, with stalls selling produce, dried fruit, nuts, spices and local goods.
Rakhat Chocolate Factory — Stop for a look at a well-known Kazakh confectionery brand.


14:00 — Lunch, direct payment — Lunch is at guests’ own expense.


City tour - Visit Zenkov Cathedral & 28 Panfilov Park, Monument of Independence & Abay Square

18:00 — Airport transfer; Private transfer to the airport.

20:20 departure — Confirm the flight schedule and allow sufficient time for check-in and airport procedures.