Almaty Tour Package

Welcome to Almaty! Almaty is a crucial stop of ancient Silk Road and also the biggest city and old capital of Kazakhstan. There, you will visit lakes, forests, valleys and other natural scenery. Our driver-guide will be waiting for you at the airport and send you to the hotel.

Accommodation: Renion Park

We'll start the Almaty tours from Big Almaty Lake, the most popular place in Almaty. Here you will see the water show different colors under the sunlight. Then go to Medeo Skate Rink which is a venue of many significant sport events on ice. We'll climb up the dam to overlook the whole ski field. Then visit Shymbulak Ski Resort. After lunch, go back to the downtown area to visit Green Market. The Green Market is where the residents of Almaty buy daily necessities. You can see a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and spices here. Then, visit the Zenkov Cathedral and the Central Mosque of Almaty. Finally we will enjoy the sunset at Kok-Tobe Hill. After, return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Renion Park

Today the driver-guide will transfer you to Altyn Emel National Park 300 km (186 mi) away, taking 3.5h. Upon arrival, check in the hotel in Basshi Village and have lunch. Altyn Emel National Park covers an area of 4,600 square kilometers. The ecological environment is excellent. There are deserts, plains, salt marshes, and many rare animals and plants in the park. Today we are going to visit Aktau Mountains, Katutau Mountains and a 700-year-old willow tree inside the park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Basshy Hotel

After breakfast, we'll go to Singing Dune to listen to the pipe organ sound made by the sand. Next, visit Tiger Mountain and drive to Zharkent city to visit the art museum Zharkent Mosque. Then drive to Hot Springs 180 km (112 mi) away, taking 2 hours, and check in the hotel. You can enjoy the hot spring swimming pool here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Karadala Hot Springs Hotel

Today the driver-guide will accompany to hike in Charyn Canyon National Park. The canyon is formed because of geological accident, looking like a crack on the land. Here we'll visit four canyons: Temerlik Canyon, Bestamak Canyon, Moon Canyon and Charyn Canyon, and then appreciate the sunset. We'll have packed lunch in Bestamak Canyon. Then, drive to Saty Village and check in hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch-box, Dinner
Accommodation: Saty Village Guest House

Today we are going to visit Kolsai Lakes which consists of three lakes with their own unique features. After arriving at the Third Kolsai Lake, we'll hike to the Second Kolsai Lake and then hike back to the Third lake after a visit. The total hiking distance is 16 km (10mi), taking about 6 hours. We'll have lunch by the lake. From April to October, you can choose to ride a horse, and the fee for the double journey is USD30 per person, which is not included in the quotation. After, go back to the hotel for dinner, and enjoy the saunas and bonfires.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch-box, Dinner
Accommodation: Saty Village Guest House

The first stop of today is Kaindy Lake. In the lake stands the submersed silver birch. Then, drive to Canyon of Castles for a 2-hour hiking tour. Finally drive back to Almaty. The 300 km (186 mi) journey will take about 3.5 hours.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Renion Park

Today your holiday in Almaty comes to an end. The driver-guide will send you to the airport. Wish you a happy voyage.

Meals: Breakfast