Duration

6 Days

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Season

May to September

Overview

This 6-day journey introduces you to Kazakhstan's largest city and its dramatic natural surroundings. Explore Almaty's tree-lined streets and mountain backdrop, ride the cable cars to Shymbulak, and stand among the wind-carved cliffs of Charyn Canyon.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
DAY 1

Arrival in Almaty

Arrive and settle into your hotel; evening stroll along Panfilov Park.

Day 2
DAY 2

Big Almaty Lake

Day trip into the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains to the turquoise waters of Big Almaty Lake.

Day 3
DAY 3

Medeu & Shymbulak

Visit the world's highest ice rink at Medeu, then ride the cable car up to Shymbulak.

Day 4
DAY 4

Charyn Canyon

Full-day excursion to the dramatic red-clay formations of Charyn Canyon, with a traditional yurt lunch.

Day 5
DAY 5

Almaty City Tour

Explore Almaty's bazaars, parks, and the Zenkov Cathedral.

Day 6
DAY 6

Departure

Free morning before your onward flight.

Highlights

Cable car ride to Shymbulak ski resort

Swim or hike at Big Almaty Lake

Explore the red-rock formations of Charyn Canyon

Traditional Kazakh nomadic lunch in a yurt

Inclusions

  • 5 nights hotel accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private transfers and excursions
  • English-speaking guide throughout

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Lunches and dinners (except noted)
  • Personal expenses

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