Discovering Almaty Journey through Kazakhstan's Cultural Gem

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Discover the highlights of Almaty on a 6-day guided tour. Visit the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan, explore the Charyn Canyon, and take a cable car to Shymbulak Ski Resort.

Highlights

  • Discover the highlights of Almaty on a guided city tour
  • Visit the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan and the Zenkov Cathedral
  • Explore the breathtaking Charyn Canyon and enjoy a picnic lunch
  • Take a cable car to Shymbulak Ski Resort and enjoy the mountain views
  • Visit the Almaty TV Tower for panoramic city views

Description

Discover the highlights of Almaty on a 6-day tour. Explore the city, visit the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan, and take a day trip to the Charyn Canyon. See the Big Almaty Lake and the Almaty TV Tower, and visit the Medeu and Shymbulak. Day 1: Arrival in Almaty Arrive in Almaty and transfer to your hotel. Check-in and relax after your journey. Take an evening stroll around the city center and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Day 2: Almaty City Tour After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan. Explore Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral. Have lunch in the city center and visit the Green Bazaar for shopping. Enjoy dinner at a traditional Kazakh restaurant. Day 3: Charyn Canyon Day Trip After an early breakfast, depart for Charyn Canyon, a 3-hour drive from Almaty. Explore the breathtaking Charyn Canyon and enjoy a picnic lunch. Return to Almaty in the evening and have dinner at a local restaurant. Day 4: Medeu and Shymbulak After breakfast at the hotel, visit Medeu, the high-altitude ice-skating rink. Take a cable car to Shymbulak Ski Resort. Enjoy the mountain views and have lunch. Return to Almaty in the evening and have dinner at a cozy restaurant. Day 5: Big Almaty Lake and Almaty TV Tower After an early breakfast, drive to Big Almaty Lake for stunning views and photo opportunities. In the afternoon, visit the Almaty TV Tower for panoramic city views. Return to the hotel to freshen up and enjoy a farewell dinner at a nice restaurant. Day 6: Departure After breakfast at the hotel, depending on your flight time, you may have some free time for last-minute shopping or exploring. Check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Transport by air-conditioned car Live tour guide Entrance fees to all attractions Picnic lunch at Charyn Canyon Breakfast & dinners All sightseeing Passes Cable car tickets

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing as the weather can be unpredictable. Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes. A picnic lunch will be provided, but you may want to bring additional snacks and water. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so please provide your hotel details when booking.

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