5-day Explore Kazakhstan

Arrival at Almaty Airport, where our team will pick you up and drive you to the city. Standard check-in at the hotel after 15:00.

Today we have a city tour in Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan. We visit Central Mosque, Republic Square & Monument of Independence, Zenkov Cathedral, one of the most beautiful, magnificent architectural monuments in the city. Then we go to the green Market, which has a history of more than a hundred years and reflects the local flavor, and where you will find everything your heart desires.

After we go to Kok Tobe, the highest point in the city. It is famous for its panoramic view of the city from all directions. To reach the Kok Tobe hill, we take a cable car ride which starts near Hotel Kazakhstan and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit-growing gardens. Once you reach the Kok Tobe hill, you will see the famous 372-meter-high TV Tower, which is visible from afar and offers great views of the mountains and the city, plus a few attractions at the top.

Dinner in the restaurant. Overnight in the hotel.

Meals included: not included

Accommodation: Hotel 4*

Note: it is highly recommended to book an extra night at the hotel, as most flights to Almaty arrive late at night or early in the morning.

After breakfast, we drive to Charyn Canyon.

Charyn Canyon is located in the national park. It is considered the little brother of the Grand Canyon in the United States. The erosion made by the Charyn River has created dramatic and impressive landscapes.

When you arrive, you will admire the great panorama, and you will walk down to the bottom of the canyon to walk about 2 km in the labyrinth of the Valley of the Castles.

Then we drive towards Saty village. Dinner and overnight in the guesthouse.

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation: Guesthouse

After breakfast, you board the Russian 4*4s, as they are perfectly capable of going through a mountain road (15 km) to Lake Kaindy, located 2,000 meters above sea level. It was formed in 1911 due to the earthquake, which caused a landslide that blocked the valley by a natural dam, and the waters flooded the valley. Discover this small but beautiful lake.

Then we visit the famous Kolsay lakes. We take a walk to the first lake. Kolsay lakes are one of the most beautiful places in Kazakh nature. They are located at 1800, 2250, and 2700 meters above sea level. They are distinguished by a unique watershed mountain landscape, consisting of three natural zones, and a variety of rare plants and animals.

Return to the guesthouse. Dinner and overnight.

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation: Guesthouse

After breakfast, transfer to Almaty.

Upon arrival is free time.

Dinner in the restaurant. Overnight in the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 4*

Transfer to the airport. Departure.