Almaty and surroundings

Description

The best of Almaty and the green forest of Zailiyskiy Ala-Tau

Itinerary

Day 1 Almaty city tour

Arrival in Almaty airport. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Early check-in. After breakfast excursion of Almaty. Visit Panfilov’s Park with Zenkov’s Orthodox Cathedral, Great Patriotic War Memorial and Museum of Kazakh Folk Musical Instruments. Visit also Zelonniy Bazar (Green Bazaar), pass by the Independence Monument in Republic Square and visit to Kok Tube hill by cable car. Overnight in the hotel.
B/f – incl

Day 2 Tour to Shymbulak & Falconry

After a short drive (25 km) will take you to Chimbulak. Here, visit the ski resort and ride the cable car to enjoy the amazing views of the snowy peaks of the Tian Shan Mountains.
Our last stop of the day will be the Sunkar Falcon Farm (*Note: closed on Mondays and Tuesday), where you’ll enjoy a spectacular show with specially trained hawks – hunting with these magnificent birds is a distinguishing feature of the Kazakh way of life. Return to the hotel for overnight.
B/f – incl

Day 3 Tour to Lesnaya Skazka resort

Breakfast at hotel. Have day tour to Lesnaya Skazka Resort. Overnight in hotel.
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Day 4 Free day in Almaty

(*No service of guide and driver)
B/f – incl

Day 5 Almaty – Airport

After breakfast departure to the airport
B/f – incl

Map

Additional Info

Clothes and equipment:

You can take all necessary things. Please take into consideration that in summer time the temperature in Bishkek city reaches up to 40 oC and in the mountains the temperature decreases to 10 oC. Be prepared for unexpected changes of the weather.

Recommended:

• Rain-coat
• Sweater/fleece
• Wind-stopper
• Enough t-shirts and other underwear (think of taking smth with long sleeves to avoid sunburns)
• Hat (remember – the sun can be violent)
• Sun-screen cream (30 or higher)
• Insect repellent (skin + clothes)
• Good trekking boots for easy hikes in the mountains.
• Walking shoes (don’t need heavy ones) for the city walks
• Personal first aid kit (most likely problems: blisters, sunburns, allergy, diarrhea, sore muscles after hikes. Take painkillers, anti-histaminic, antibiotics of general action, and anything you need for your usual medical conditions).
• Personal hygiene kit (disinfection gel is highly recommended) + some toilet paper.
• A small towel
• Swimming suit (for Issyk-Kul)
• Sunglasses
• Photo camera
• Notepad and a pen to make notes as you travel
• A smaller backpack, except for your normal suitcase.
• Flash light (torch)
• Walking poles if needed

Money exchange - if you plan to exchange dollars /euro/ to KGS, we recommend to take the notes of 50, 100 USD/EURO without stamps, inscriptions and other any damage, because damaged banknotes are not accepted by banks and exchange offices.

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Prices

Price 2023 p/pax in US$: Price in USD p/p based on 4* hotel