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The wooden Ascension Cathedral in Almaty, floodlit after dark.

Kazakhstan

Almaty and a Night at Qazaq Garden

Butakovka Gorge, Issyk Lake and a bonfire evening

Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Four nights through Almaty, Issyk and Qazaq Garden. Butakovka Gorge, Issyk Lake and a bonfire evening. The price is per person and depends on the hotel and the size of your group — choose both below and download the quotation.

Suits

  • A first visit
  • Couples, families and small groups

Day by day

Day 01

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.

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

Day 02

Butakovka Gorge · Shymbulak

07:00–10:00 — Breakfast at a hotel. Proceed to visit the Butakovka & Shymbulak Ski resort – Level 3 via Gondola. Enjoy a scenic escape to Butakovka Gorge, a beautiful mountain valley surrounded by pine forests, fresh alpine air, and picturesque hiking trails. Relax amidst nature before visiting Café Butakty, a cozy mountain café offering delicious local cuisine and stunning views—an ideal spot to unwind and capture memorable photos. 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.

Enjoy lunch in Shymbulak or at a choice of your restaurant in the city.

20:00 — Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant.

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

Day 03

Issyk Lake · Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral

07:00 — Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 — Visit to Issyk Lake!! The Issyk Lake tour is especially designed for all mountain lovers who can first hike to the beautiful cliffs called ‘The Kremlin walls’ and later camp at the lake side taking in the fresh air and scenic beauty. The tour would start by taking you to the spectacular gorges of Trans-Ili- Alatau along the Kuldja tract famous for trade caravans. In between, you would get a dose of history, as the tour would take you to see the burial mounds of the Saka Period, the Ostrich Farm and the Issyk Barrow. The route would finally take you to Issyk Lake, where you can enjoy the breath-taking beauty of the turquoise water surface and a view of the surrounding area. One can click photographs to seize the moment or can just laze around and read a book or soak in the silence of the natural. Almaty city tour. Explore the city of Almaty by quickly getting acquainted with discovering major areas of interest – During this introductory tour, you will visit the First President Park, Republic square, State Opera and Ballet Theatre, museums at the Academy of Sciences, Abay Square, Kazakhstan Hotel, Palace of the Republic.

14:00 — Lunch at an Indian restaurant.

12:00 — Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral. The Park is named and dedicated to the Panfilov Heroes who were 28 soldiers of an Almaty Infantry. Their memories are etched at the fearsome war memorial east of the Zenkov Cathedral which depict soldiers from all 15 soviet republics on the map of the USSR. The Park is a lush green area and it’s a good place to sit, rest, relax and see the bustling sights of the city. ‘Zenkov Cathedral’, is one of the most beautiful, magnificent, and architectural monuments of the city of Almaty with a height of 56 meters and is in the green Panfilov Park of Almaty. A. Zenkov had supervised the construction of this cathedral in the early 19th century and legend goes that it was built without a single nail. But unfortunately, it’s not true. Although the design is remarkably unique, it’s because of the advanced technological expertise of that time.

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

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

Day 04

Almaty City - Qazaq Garden · Bonfire Evening

07:00 — Breakfast at the hotel & Check out.

08:00 — Proceed to Qazaq Garden.

Arrive & check-in to your hotel for relaxation.

15:00 — Lunch in a local café. (On Own).

16:30 — Bonfire Enjoy at Qazaq Garden offers a perfect evening with a cozy bonfire, beautiful outdoor ambiance, music, and a relaxing atmosphere, making it an ideal experience for families, friends, and special celebrations.

20:00 — Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant.

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

Day 05

Return Home

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.

What's included

  • Airport meet & greet.
  • Chocolates & refreshing napkins served on board your vehicle.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board all our vehicles.
  • 4 nights stay as per choice of hotels mentioned above.
  • Daily breakfast.
  • 4 Pax cost is based on English speaking driver-cum guide.
  • Dedicated English speaking guide throughout the trip 6- 10 Pax.
  • Vehicle & guide at disposal daily (1000 hrs – 1900 hrs)
  • Sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary above.
  • Butakovka Gorge & Pedestrians included.
  • Gondola tickets to Shymbulak – Level 3.
  • Day trip to Issyk lake.
  • Bonfire included.
  • 2 bottles of water daily per person.
  • Hotel taxes.

Not included

  • Flights.
  • Expenses of personal nature.
  • Meals (unless or otherwise specified)
  • GST and TCS, where applicable.
  • Visa fees for passports that need a visa.

Price per person

Per person, sharing a twin or double room. In US dollars; rates valid 1 Jan – 30 Dec 2026. Groups outside these sizes, single rooms and children are priced on request.

Hotel2–3 travellers4–5 travellers6–7 travellers8–9 travellers10 travellers
Astana International ★★★★US$730US$630US$617US$607US$607
Astra Hotel ★★★US$741US$641US$628US$618US$620
Regardel Hotel ★★★★US$763US$663US$650US$640US$640
Park Dedeman ★★★★US$818US$718US$705US$695US$695

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