Day 1: Arrive in Almaty
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
- Overnight in Almaty.
Discover Kazakhstan
Group trip, 5 Nights / 6 Days: Almaty, Shymbulak, Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes, Charyn Canyon
- Destination
- Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Duration
- 5 Nights / 6 Days
- Departure
- Group batches with or without flights
- Starts and ends
- Almaty to Almaty
Overview
Six days in and around Almaty: the city's cathedral, memorials and Kok-Tobe hill, a cable car up to the Shymbulak ski resort and the high-altitude Medeu skating rink, and two days out to the Kolsay and Kaindy lakes and Charyn Canyon.
The group stays four nights in 3-star hotels in Almaty and one night in Saty village, with an English-speaking guide, transfers and the main entrance tickets included.
Highlights
- Almaty city tour and Kok-Tobe
- Shymbulak ski resort by cable car
- Medeu ice skating rink
- Kolsay Lakes
- Kaindy Lake's submerged forest, with a boat ride
- Charyn Canyon
Destination photos are for illustration and do not show specific hotels or included activities.
Day-by-day itinerary
6 days. Almaty city and Kok-Tobe, Shymbulak by cable car and the Medeu rink, the Kolsay and Kaindy lakes, and Charyn Canyon.
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Day 2: Almaty city tour
- Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen and Zenkov Cathedral.
- Memorial of Glory and the Eternal Flame, Arbat, Republic Square and the Independence Monument.
- Kok-Tobe hill by car.
- Overnight in Almaty.
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Day 3: Shymbulak and Medeu
- Cable car up to the Shymbulak ski resort in the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, for snow and alpine views.
- Medeu, one of the highest-altitude skating rinks in the world.
- Overnight in Almaty.
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Day 4: Kolsay and Kaindy lakes
- Drive to the Kolsay Lakes and walk along the shore.
- Kaindy Lake and its submerged forest, with a boat ride.
- Overnight in Saty village.
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Day 5: Charyn Canyon, back to Almaty
- Walk the paths of Charyn Canyon among its red rock formations.
- Return to Almaty for the night.
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Day 6: Free time and departure
- Leisure day for shopping.
- Drop at the airport.
Accommodation and transport
Accommodation
- Almaty: 4 nights in a 3-star hotel, double sharing
- Saty village: 1 night
Transport
- Airport and intercity transfers, by group
- Shymbulak cable car to the top
- Flights optional: choose a package with flights (up to a set fare limit) or without
Meals
- 5 breakfasts
- Lunch and dinner on the Kolsay day
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Airport and intercity transfers, by group
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance tickets to Kok-Tobe by car, the Shymbulak cable car to the top, the lakes and the canyon
- 4 nights in a 3-star hotel (double sharing)
- 1 night in Saty village
- 5 breakfasts
- Lunch and dinner on the Kolsay day
Not included
- Meals not in the programme
- Single supplement
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Hotel or room upgrade
- Guide and entrance fees not listed in the inclusions
- Drinks, personal expenses and services not in the programme
- Travel insurance
- GST (5%) and TCS (2%)
Important notes and conditions
- Quotations may change if confirmation is delayed.
- Travel insurance is mandatory.
- All sightseeing is primarily on foot.
- A 3% gateway charge applies to online card payments.
Booking and payment
- Payment by cash, bank transfer, UPI or debit card.
- Payment details are shared on WhatsApp after your seat is confirmed.
Cancellation policy
- No refund on the initial booking amount.
- 45 days before the trip: 50% of the trip cost charged.
- 25 to 30 days before: 75% charged.
- 15 to 20 days before: 100% charged.
- If weather or government restrictions cancel an activity, an alternate is offered where possible. No refund applies.
Terms
- The company is not liable for weather, flight cancellations, strikes, political unrest or other force majeure; extra costs are paid by the traveller on the spot.
- The tour leader's decision is final during the tour.
- Mumbai jurisdiction applies.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
Prices are not listed on the website. Ask Janhavi on WhatsApp for the latest quotation for your dates and group.
What kind of hotels?
Four nights in a 3-star hotel in Almaty on double sharing, and one night in Saty village.
Which meals are included?
Five breakfasts, plus lunch and dinner on the Kolsay lakes day.
When are the batches?
Ask on WhatsApp for the current batch dates and seats.
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