Big Almaty Lake between snowy mountains, Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan · 4 nights, 5 days

Almaty and the Tian Shan

from ₹44,999 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Almaty

About this trip

Snow peaks right behind the city, a cable car to about 3,200 m and the red walls of Charyn Canyon a day trip away. Four nights in Almaty, and Indian passports need no visa for short stays.

Planned by our team near Kochi airport. Flights quoted from your city.

Length
4 nights, 5 days
Route
Almaty

Kazakhstan at a glance

  • Best Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct Spring and autumn
  • Adventure
  • Hills

Highlights

  • Shymbulak cable car to Talgar Pass
  • Medeu high-altitude ice rink
  • Charyn Canyon and the Valley of Castles
  • Big Almaty Lake
  • Kok Tobe hill at sunset
  • Zenkov Cathedral and Green Bazaar

Route

  1. Almaty
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive Almaty

    We drive you to your hotel, then take a short walk through Panfilov Park to the wooden Zenkov Cathedral and on to the Green Bazaar.

    • Transfer from the airport
    • Panfilov Park
    • Zenkov Cathedral
    • Green Bazaar

    Meals:No meals

  2. Day 2:Medeu and Shymbulak

    A 30-minute drive up the gorge brings you to the Medeu rink, then the cable cars carry you from Shymbulak up to Talgar Pass. Bring a jacket, even in summer.

    • Medeu ice rink
    • Cable car from Shymbulak to Talgar Pass
    • Lunch in the mountains (own cost)

    Meals:Breakfast

  3. Day 3:Charyn Canyon

    We leave early for the drive to Charyn, about three and a half hours. Walk down through the Valley of Castles to the river, then back up.

    • Drive to Charyn Canyon
    • Walk through the Valley of Castles
    • Picnic lunch
    • Back to Almaty

    Meals:Breakfast & Lunch

  4. Day 4:Big Almaty Lake and Kok Tobe

    Spend the morning at the turquoise lake in the hills over the city, roughly an hour away. In the evening, ride up Kok Tobe to see the city lights below.

    • Big Almaty Lake
    • Cable car up Kok Tobe
    • Evening on Arbat street

    Meals:Breakfast

  5. Day 5:Departure

    We drive you to Almaty airport for your flight home.

    • Breakfast
    • Check-out
    • Transfer to the airport

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 4 nights in an Almaty hotel with breakfast
  • Return airport transfers
  • Almaty city tour
  • Medeu and Shymbulak tour with cable car tickets
  • Charyn Canyon day trip with picnic lunch
  • Big Almaty Lake tour and Kok Tobe ticket
  • Private car with English-speaking guide

Not included

  • International flights (we quote these from your city separately)
  • Lunches and dinners unless listed
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

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