Duration: 4–5 Days (depending on departure point / variant) Destination: Almaty, Kazakhstan (Garden City at the foot of the Tien Shan mountains)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Almaty
Arrive at Almaty International Airport
Meet & greet with a local representative and transfer to your hotel
Free time in the evening — relax or explore nearby cafés, city walk or local markets at your own pace.
Day 2 — Almaty City Tour & Kok Tobe
Breakfast at hotel
Almaty City Sightseeing Tour:
Visit Panfilov Park
See the iconic Zenkov Cathedral
Explore monuments and squares around the city (Independence Square, Abai Square, etc.)
Kok Tobe Hill visit:
Ride the cable car up to Kok Tobe — panoramic views of Almaty
Enjoy cafés, viewpoints, and attractions at the top.
Day 3 — Transfer to Kolsai Lake
Breakfast at hotel
Head to Black Canyon & Kolsai Lake region — known as the “Pearl of the Tien Shan”
Overnight stay at Kolsai National Park area with lakeside views.
Day 4 — Kaindy Lake & Charyn Canyon
Breakfast at your stay
Adventure-style visit to Kaindy Lake:
Scenic landscape with submerged forests and turquoise water
Continue to Charyn Canyon — nature’s version of a “Grand Canyon” in Central Asia
Return to Almaty and overnight stay.
Day 5 — Shymbulak Ski Resort & Arbat Street
Breakfast at hotel
Shymbulak Ski Resort Tour:
Cable car ride to the resort (Medeu → Shymbulak)
Enjoy views, cafés, and optional activities like zip-lining & horse riding
Arbat Street Walk:
Evening pedestrian walk with local shops, entertainment & cafés
Overnight in Almaty.
Day 6 — Departure
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Almaty International Airport for your outbound flight
End of tour with great memories!
Package Inclusions
Hotel Accommodation
4 Nights in Almaty (selected hotel category)
1 Night in Kolsai Lake area
Daily Breakfast at all hotels
Meet & Greet at Almaty Airport by local Akbar representative
Transport Services throughout the itinerary
Sightseeing Excursions including:
Almaty city tour
Kok Tobe Hill cable car ride
Kolsai Lake tour
Kaindy Lake & Charyn Canyon tour
Shymbulak Ski Resort cable car (Medeu – Shymbulak)
Arbat Street walking tour
Entrance tickets for attractions per the itinerary
1L bottled water per person per day
Local hotel VAT & taxes included
🚫 Package Exclusions
International Airfare (air tickets not included)
Kazakhstan Visa Charges (if applicable for your nationality)
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses (tips, laundry, calls, alcohol, etc.)
Any item not mentioned under Inclusions
Surcharges during peak season or events
Highlights of the “Best of Almaty” Tour
Explore Almaty City with rich cultural & modern attractions
Panoramic views from Kok Tobe Hill cable car
Breathtaking nature at Kolsai Lake & Kaindy Lake
Geologic wonder of Charyn Canyon
Scenic Shymbulak Ski Resort mountain experience
Evening stroll on Arbat Street with shops & cafes
Notes
This is a visa-friendly or visa-free tour for many nationalities (e.g., Indian passport holders typically enjoy visa-free entry to Kazakhstan for short stays).
