Almaty, Altyn Emel and Alma-Arasan

Welcome to Almaty, Kazakhstan!

16:00 — Welcome to Almaty – City of a thousand colours! After clearing custom & immigration procedures followed by baggage collection, you will be met by your English-speaking guide in the arrival hall.

17:00 — You will be escorted to your vehicle. Chocolates & refreshing napkins will be served on board your vehicle. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on board your vehicle. Please ask your guide for login details.

18:00 — Welcome to your hotel & check-in to your room.

20:00 — Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant. (On Own)

22:00 — Hotel drop-off and good night sleep.

Singing Sand Dunes at Altyn Emel National

16:00 — Visit Altyn Emel National Park. Discover the enchanting Altyn Emel National Park in Kazakhstan, a haven for all ages. Marvel at the singing sand dunes, explore ancient petroglyphs, and witness diverse wildlife, including rare snow leopards. Families will enjoy the magical landscapes, while history buffs uncover centuries-old cultures. Nature lovers can immerse in the park's biodiversity, spotting unique bird species. With its mesmerizing scenery from the Aktau mountains to the Ili River, Altyn Emel promises unforgettable adventures through its rich heritage and natural wonders, making it the perfect destination for explorers, photographers, and curious minds. OPEN RESTAURANT (lunch) Enjoy Lunch at a restaurant of your choice. (Please consult your guide for recommendations) Journey Back to Almaty From Altyn Emel National. Departing from the breathtaking landscapes of Altyn Emel National Park, the return to Almaty encapsulates a shift from the tranquil majesty of the park’s Singing Dunes and historic petroglyphs to the vibrant pulse of the city. The drive meanders through quaint villages and wide-open steppes, offering a snapshot of rural Kazakh lifestyle against a backdrop of sprawling mountain vistas. Upon nearing Almaty, the environment transforms into urban scenes, heralding a mix of tradition and modernity. This journey seamlessly marries Kazakhstan's pristine natural beauty with its lively urban spirit, making the trip back as enriching as the destination itself.

20:00 — Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant. (On Own)

22:00 — Hotel drop-off and good night sleep.

Shymbulak Ski Resort · Koktobe

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 — Visit the Shymbulak Ski resort – Level 3 via Gondola. In just 1 hour, you can get from Almaty city center to its highest point (3200 meters) and drink coffee in the highest bar in the CIS using a 3 tier world-class Gondola. On Shymbulak, you can have a great time even if you can’t ski or snowboard. All-day entertainment for the whole family is provided by cafes and restaurants with excellent cuisine, an observation deck with powerful binoculars that rotate 360 degrees and a playground. For those who want to enjoy the mountain silence and admire the snowy slopes, the resort offers high-class hotels and various kinds of adventure activities such as Zip Lining, Paragliding, Horse riding etc.

14:00 — Enjoy lunch in Shymbulak or a choice of your restaurant in the city. (On Own)

16:00 — Proceed to your hotel for some relaxation.

18:00 — Visit to KokeTobe Hill. KokTobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty standing on a 1100 m hill at the south-east edge of the city. It is worth a visit to KokTobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions. To reach the KokTobe hill, one should take a cable car ride which starts near Hotel Novotel and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit growing gardens. Once you reach the KokTobe hill, you would see the famous 372 m high TV Tower which is visible from far and offers great views of the mountains and the city plus many attractions at the top including many restaurants serving cuisines from across the globe.

20:00 — Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant. (On Own)

22:00 — Hotel drop-off and good night sleep.

Charyn Canyon & Kolsai Lake

Breakfast at the hotel.

08:00 — Visit Charyn –A 12-million-year-old Canyon! It is often compared to the American Grand Canyon, to which Charyn is only slightly inferior in size and not at all in beauty. The total length of the canyon is 154 kilometres, and its age is about 12 million years. The river of the same name Charyn flows at the bottom of the canyon, the total length of which exceeds 360 kilometres. The beauty of the canyon brings forth thoughts about Martian landscapes. If you want to feel like you’re on another planet, make sure to come to space, Charyn! Thousands of tourists visit this magical place annually, taking unforgettable impressions, delightful emotions and beautiful photos of the wild, unbridled beauty of Kazakhstan’s nature with them. The «Valley of Castles» is one of the most beautiful canyon gorges. Its steep, vertical cliffs truly resemble the walls of royal houses. You can walk through the valley for 1.5 hours, completing a walk at a crystal-clear mountain river. Also there are other places that are of great interest for tourists, like the «Witch Gorge», «Dragon Gorge» and many other scenic parts of this natural wonder. Proceed for Kolsai.

14:00 — Lunch at Namaste Kolsai Indian restaurant at Kolsai. (On Own).

15:00 — Enjoy time at Kolsai Lake.

18:00 — Return to Almaty.

22:00 — Hotel drop and relax.

Alma-Arasan · Falcon Show

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 — Almarasan George. The Almarasan George is inaccessible from the bottom; the bridge on the trail along the river has been washed away. And the trail through the former Almarasan sanatorium is blocked by a private territory guarded by men with machineguns. The private territory stretches for several tens of hectares. Lunch at an Indian restaurant (On Own)

15:00 — Falcon Show. You visit falcon farm, where it is possible to see an unforgettable show with birds of prey,. and later it will be possible to look at their life, to take a set of pictures and with great. Mood to return to the city.

17:00 — Shopping. Almaty is a paradise for all your shopping, so you can head to some of the swankiest malls the city has to offer. We recommend Dostyk Plaza, Esentai Mall & Mega Mall for high-end quality shopping.

20:00 — Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant. (On Own)

22:00 — Hotel drop-off and good night sleep.

Departure

04:00–04:30 — Packed breakfast & check-out from the hotel. It’s time to say good-bye to this beautiful city. Our driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight home or to an onward destination.