Oi Qaragai and Almaty, for Two

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 driver cum 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.

Shymbulak Ski Resort

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 — Panfilov & Arbat walking tour. Evening walk around Panfilov promenade. The promenade which overlooks the Kazakh Opera & Ballet theatre is lined with small shops, eateries, and cafes & beautiful lights. You will enjoy hearing many local musicians singing songs & playing local musical instruments. The tour will end on Arbat street with lots of shopping outlets and street entertainment.

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

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

Oi Qaragai Resort

Breakfast at your hotel. Check out and proceed for Oi Qaragai.

09:00 — Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort is a serene retreat nestled in the stunning Tien Shan foothills, surrounded by pristine nature and breathtaking views. Combining Eurasian culture with warm hospitality, the resort offers an unforgettable experience for those seeking adventure, relaxation, or quality time with loved ones.Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, horseback riding, and exploring adventure parks, all set amidst the resort’s picturesque landscapes. Designed for comfort and rejuvenation, the accommodations provide a cozy haven, while the delicious, healthy meals prepared with fresh local ingredients ensure a satisfying culinary experience.Whether you’re planning a family outing, bonding with friends, or a corporate retreat, Oi Qaragai is the perfect destination to connect with nature and each other. Create lasting memories while enjoying the perfect balance of leisure, culture, and comfort in this mountain paradise.

13:00 — Arrive at check-in to your boutique resort.

14:00 — Enjoy lunch at your resort or any small cafes in the area (On Own)

16:00 — Bask in the beauty of nature.

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

Overnight at your hotel.

Issyk Lake + Kok Tobe

Breakfast at your 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.

13:00 — Lunch at an Indian restaurant. (On Own)

15:00 — Arrive & check-in to your hotel for relaxation.

18:00 — Sunset in Kok Tobe. 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 Kok Tobe 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.

Return Home

12:00 — 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.