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ITINERARY / SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - Almaty (Arrival)
Upon arrival Almaty International Airport, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Almaty. You will visit the Green Bazaar, where it is impossible to refrain from shopping. Then the tour will continue in one of the oldest Almaty parks - Panfilov Park, where one of the most beautiful wooden building in the world - Zenkov Cathedral is located. After exploration of sport, cultural and business areas of the city, you will get to the Medeo Gorge, well known due to the highest mountain skating rink in the world and Shymbulak resort. Next destination is the Kok-Tobe Hill where the tallest TV tower in the world is located (if to count from the sea level) and where you will get by the picturesque winding mountain road. In Kok-Tobe Park, you can stroll along the winding paths of the park, admire the magnificent panorama of the city from the special observation deck and visit the shop of national souvenirs. The tour ends with the short ride from the top of the hill to the center of the city by the famous Almaty Cableway. Lunch & dinner will be suggest by local guide at your preference and expense. Return to hotel at the end of the tour. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Almaty: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Self Expenses Hotel in Almaty
DAY 2 - Almaty - Charyn Canyon (220 km road trip, about 3 hours) - Saty Village (90 km road trip, about 1.5 hours)
Breakfast serve at hotel, Today you will have a day trip to Charyn Canyons. It is one of the unique natural monuments of Kazakhstan. The canyon is about 12 million years old and surprises with its vertical cliffs, reminding the ancient castles, created by wind, sun and rain. It will take about 3 hours to reach the canyon. Meanwhile, you will hear a lot of interesting about the history and nature of the region, about Kazakh people, their life and traditions as well as have a lunch in a local cafe. In addition, as soon as you see Charyn Canyon you will forget about this long way at once - so much you will be impressed with the beauty and splendor of the canyon. You can admire the grand panorama and then have a walk through the maze of the Castles Valley with its inaccessible walls overhanging you. Drive about 2-3 hours to to Saty Village and tonight will stay at Local Homestay. *Remarks for Local Homestay in Saty Village: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Share Mix Dorm - 4 persons in a room. Share toilet and bathroom. (Private room is subject to availability and surcharge) Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch & Dinner Included Hotel Saty Village Local Homestay
DAY 3 - Kolsai Lakes
Breakfast at own expenses (OPTIONAL ADDON). In the morning, you will have a trekking from the Lake Kolsai-1 to the Lake Kolsai-2. Lunch is on the way. Kolsai Lakes are "Pearls of the Northern Tien-Shan" - represent a cascade of three lakes. The largest lake is accessible for all visitors. It is the most beautiful lake, having a lack of civilization and the abundance of mushrooms. Horse lovers can order horseback tour to this place (at your own expenses). The highest lake is small. It is located on the border of fir-wood and the alpine meadows and amazes by its harsh alpine beauty, as well as the rich flora and fauna. Vertical drop between the three lakes is about 700 meters. The lowest lake can be reached by car. However, you should walk few kilometers along mountain trails to see the second and the third lake. In addition, around mountains you can see Marals, mountain goats, wolves and even bears. Return to Local Homestay at the end of the tour. *Remarks for Local Homestay in Saty Village: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Share Mix Dorm - 4 persons in a room. Share toilet and bathroom. (Private room is subject to availability and surcharge) Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast at own expenses (OPTIONAL ADDON), Lunch & Dinner Included Hotel Saty Village Local Homestay
DAY 4 - Saty Village - Kaindy Lake - Almaty (300 km road trip, about 4.5 hours)
Breakfast serve at Local Homestay. In the morning visit to Kaindy Lake. Kaindy Lake (Birch Lake) is situated among magnificent pine forest at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level and is famous for its origin. It was formed in 1911 due to the powerful earthquake that triggered the landslide blocked the alley by the natural dam, and the water has flooded the valley. The water of the lake is very cold, that is why the needles of the flooded trees are well preserved and clearly visible through the transparent surface of the water, and dry stems of fir trees overlook the water surface, like the masts of the submarine squadron. It is impossible to describe in words all this mystical splendor of the lake – it is necessary to go there and see everything with own eyes. Dinner will be suggest by local guide at your preference and expense. Evening arrive in Almaty, and check in to the hotel. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Almaty: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in Local Homestay, Lunch Included, Dinner at self expenses Hotel in Almaty
DAY 5 - Almaty - Astana
In early morning, transfer to airport for domestic flight departure to Astana (Flight duration around 1 hour 30 minutes; Domestic Flight exclude from the ground-package's price, please refer OPTIONAL ADDON). Meeting with the guide and transfer to the city (early check-in and breakfast are not included). Today you will see the Constitution Square, and the Presidential Centre of Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the museum, you will see the Golden man, well known not only in the Kazakh steppe but also in all Central Asia. In order to better understand todays’ life of the city; you will enter the largest and unique shopping center Khan Shatyr. Then you take the elevator to the top of the “Astana-Baiterek” Monument, where you can admire the magnificent panorama of the Kazakhstan capital from the special observation deck. Then, you will cross Ishym River and get to the Kazakh Eli Square. There you will visit another unique project - the Palace of Peace and Accord, and see the extraordinary beauty of Khazret Sultan mosque. Final point of the excursion will be the Palace of Independence, where you can look at the far-reaching plans of the development of Astana in the hall "Layout Astana until 2030". Breakfast & Lunch & dinner will be suggest by local guide at your preference and expense. Return to hotel at the end of the tour. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Astana: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Flight Exclude one way ticket of domestic flight , book your own flight or purchase at OPTIONAL ADDON Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner at self expenses Hotel in Astana
DAY 6 - Astana - Borovoe - Astana (260 km road trip, about 3 hours per way)
Breakfast serve at hotel. Full day guided tour to Burabai National Park (Borovoe), which occupies 85000 hectares of northeastern part of Kokshetau elevation. There are 14 lakes in the park, each having surface area of more than 1 sq.km, and a large number of small lakes. On a way to the resort area, which is in 270 km from Astana, the professional guide will introduce history of this region. On arrival, you will visit the Khan’s Pass and see "Burabay" Mountain. On Abylaykhan Valley, you will feast your eyes upon “Ush-kyz”, “Ok-Zhetpes”, “Zhumbaktas” rocks and “Kokshetau” Mountain, each having the surprising legends reflecting history and identity of the Kazakh people. During the tour, you will have lunch in a local cafe (at own expenses) and 30-minute free time to walk in the wood. Further you will have an easy hiking on “Bolektau” Mountain, on the top of which the tremendous view of the “Borovoe” Lake and its surroundings opens. Lunch & dinner will be suggest by local guide at your preference and expense. Return to hotel at the end of the tour. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Astana: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch & Dinner at self expenses Hotel in Astana
DAY 7 - Astana - Alzhir - Astana (40 km road trip, about 45 minutes per way)
Breakfast serve at hotel, visit to Alzhir, it is an Akmola Camp for the wives of traitors of Motherland - one of the largest camps of Soviet Union and one of the three "islands" of the "Gulag Archipelago". The exposition of the Museum is located on hall perimeter that involves the visitor in a vicious circle and immerses in the historical past of Kazakhstan. At the end of excursion, you will watch 20-minute documentary film. Afternoon, you will see the hunting with birds of prey is traditional for all Central Asian Nomads. A rider with a golden eagle sitting on the wrist has always been a symbol of the Asian steppes. Falconry is practiced in many countries, but hunting with eagles on hares and foxes is an exceptional attraction of Kazakhstan. In Kazakhstan, hunters with eagles are called "Berkutchi". After demonstration of hunting, you will get a complete picture of the traditional hunting with eagles, which has far-historical roots. Lunch & dinner will be suggest by local guide at your preference and expense. Return to hotel at the end of the tour. *Remarks for Hotel Accommodation in Astana: All hotels standard check in time is 1400-1500pm afternoon. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch & Dinner at self expenses Hotel in Astana
DAY 8 - Astana (Departure)
Breakfast serve at hotel, free at own leisure until the meeting time for transfer to airport for flight departure. Transfer Travel by Coach or Van (depend of group size) Meals Breakfast in hotel, Lunch & Dinner at self expenses
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Kazakhstan Standard Category
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ROH | 8428.90 | 7730.00 | 7730.00 | 6018.90 | 5320.00 | 5320.00 | 4982.60 | 4283.70 | 4283.70 |
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Kazakhstan Superior Category
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ROH | 9320.60 | 8260.20 | 8260.20 | 6910.60 | 5850.20 | 5850.20 | 5874.30 | 4813.90 | 4813.90 |
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