• Meeting at the Almaty International Airport (3 PM arrival time) • Transfer to the hotel, check-in • Panoramic tour around Almaty Visiting the following places – sightseeing’s of the city: Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame. Transfer to the Square of the Republic and Monument of Independence, feel the energy of the Apple city and get acquaint with its history!
Day 2:
The canyon is situated on the Tian Shan’s spurs near the border with China. Charyn Canyon is a natural monument built from sedimentary rocks, which age is about 12 million years, and stretches for 154 kilometers along the Valley of Charyn River. The most interesting and frequently visited tourist destination is so-called "Valley of Castles". The grove of relict species of ash, survived during the era of glaciation, preserved in the bosom of the canyon and another such grove is only in North America. Landscape diversity of Charyn canyon leads to the variety of flora and fauna. Charyn canyon reminds Colorado Grand Canyon in North America and loses to it in terms of sizes but not in terms of beauty.
• Visit one of the most beautiful lakes, located in the surroundings of Almaty - Kolsay Lake. It is also called a blue necklace of Northern Tien Shan. And it is quite understandable – such beauty cannot be found anywhere! In the Kazakh language “Kolsay” means “a lake in the valley”.
• Optional activities: Boat trip on the first lake Kolsay - approximately 6000 tenge per boat, the trip lasts about 30 minutes (possible to vary); Horseback riding to the second lake Kolsai - an extreme route, the cost is specified on the spot; Hiking tour to the second lake Kolsai - a long walk around the surroundings; • Transfer to the hotel.
Day 3:
Medeo ice rink situated on the height of 1 691.2 meters above the sea level is known around the world. It was built in 1972. The surface of the ice occupies 1 0 500 square meters, which allows conducting competitions of skating, hockey and figure skating. Ski resort «Shymbulak» is situated in the picturesque ravine of Zailiysky Alatau Mountain on the height of 2260 meters above the sea level and in 25 kilometers from the center of the city of Almaty. At the height of 3163 meters above the sea level the elevators start their ways down
Available activities’ list at Shymbulak (for additional payment): Horse ride – from 8 USD (starts from 15 min / 1.5km distance) *maybe unavailable due to the weather conditions (daily from 10am to 5:30pm by appointment) Paragliding – 82 USD (additionally photo – 7 USD, video – 12 USD, photo + video – 15 USD) + cable car to the top round trip 15 USD *maybe unavailable due to the weather conditions (daily from 10am to 4:30pm) ATV (Quadrocycle) ride – from 50 USD (starts from 20 min / 1.5km distance) (daily from 10am to 6pm) Alpine park – 10 USD (daily from 10am to 5:30pm) Rope park – from 7 USD + cable car to Medeo station and back 12 USD (daily from 9am to 5:30pm) Gorilla ZipLine – 15 USD (regular descent) and 30 USD (horizontal descent) daily from 11am to 7:30pm, except Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) • Visiting Show of Hunting birds (17:00) • Transfer to the hotel
Day 4:
• Breakfast at the hotel, check-out • 10:00 Visiting Kok-Tobe hill with the tallest TV tower in the world. Short ride from the top of the hill to the center of the city by the famous Almaty cableway. • Transfer to the airport, departure home with warm memories
Included
Return Economy Class Flight Tickets on Air Arabia
3 nights stay in Almaty at the 4* Hotel
Breakfast
Almaty Panoramic City Tour
Charyn Canyon
Kolsay Lake
Shymbulak Ski Resort
Medeo Ice Rink
Visiting Show of Hunting birds
Kok Tobe Hil
Entrance fees as per the program
Transportation service as per the program excluding free times
Excluded
Entrances fees if any applicable
Meals not mentioned in the program
Tips and other personal expenses
Early Check-in /Late Check-out
Anything’s else which are not mentioned in the Inclusion Item
