Kazakhstan 5 Days (Almaty)

Day 1: Arrival In Almaty, Kazakhstan!

16:00 hrs Welcome to Almaty | Arrive at  Almaty – City of a thousand colours! After clearing custom & immigration procedures followed by baggage collection, you will be met by your English-speaking guide in the arrival’s hall.

17:00 hrs You will be escorted to your vehicle. Chocolates & refreshing napkins will be served on board your vehicle. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi on board your vehicle. Please ask your guide for login details.

18:00 hrs Welcome to your hotel & check-in to your room.

20:00 hrs Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant. (On Own)

Overnight Stay in Almaty 

Day 2: Shymbulak Mountains | Walking Tour of Panfilov Promenade & Arbat Street

07.00 hrs Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 hrs Visit the Shymbulak Mountains – Level 3 via Gondola In just 1 hour, you can get from Almaty city center to its highest point (3200 meters) and drink coffee in the highest bar in the CIS using 3 tier world-class Gondola.

On Shymbulak, you can have a great time even if you can’t ski or snowboard. An all-day entertainment for the whole family is provided by cafes and restaurants with excellent cuisine, an observation deck with powerful binoculars that rotate 360 degrees and a playground. For those who want to enjoy the mountain silence and admire the snowy slopes, the resort offers high-class hotels and various kinds of adventure activities such as Zip Lining, Paragliding, Horse riding etc.

14:00 hrs Enjoy lunch in Shymbulak or a choice of your restaurant in the city. (On Own)

16:00 hrs Proceed to your hotel for some relaxation.

18:00 hrs Panfilov & Arbat Walking Tour Evening walk around Panfilov Promenade. The promenade which overlooks the Kazakh Opera & Ballet Theatre is lined with small shops, eateries, and cafes & beautiful lights. You will enjoy hearing many local musicians singing songs & playing local musical instruments. The tour will end on Arbat Street with lots of shopping outlets and street entertainment.

20:00 hrs Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant. (On Own)

Overnight Stay in Almaty 

Day 3: Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral | Koktobe

07:00 hrs Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 hrs Almaty City Tour
Explore the city of Almaty by quickly getting acquainted with discovering major areas of interest – During this introductory tour, you will visit the First President Park, Republic Square, State Opera and Ballet Theatre, museums at the Academy of Sciences, Abay Square, Kazakhstan Hotel, Palace of the Republic.

12:00 hrs Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral
The Park is named and dedicated to the Panfilov Heroes who were 28 soldiers of an Almaty Infantry. Their memories are etched at the fearsome war memorial east of the Zenkov Cathedral which depict soldiers from all 15 soviet republics on the map of USSR. The Park is a lush green area and it’s a good place to sit, rest, relax and see the bustling sights of the city.

Zenkov Cathedral is one of the most beautiful, magnificent, and architectural monuments of the city of Almaty with the height of 56 meters and is in the green Panfilov Park of Almaty. A. Zenkov had supervised the construction of this cathedral in the early 19th century and legend goes that it was built without a single nail. But unfortunately, it’s not true. Although the design is remarkably unique but it’s because of the advanced technological expertise of that time.

14:00 hrs Enjoy lunch at your favourite restaurant. (On Own)

16:00 hrs Proceed to your hotel for some relaxation.

18:00 Hrs Visit to Koktobe Hill
Koktobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty standing on a 1100 m hill at the south-east edge of the city. It is worth a visit to Koktobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions. To reach the KokTobe Hill, one should take a cable car ride which starts near Hotel Novotel and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit growing gardens. Once you reach the Koktobe Hill, you would see the famous 372 m high TV Tower which is visible from far and offers great views of the mountains and the city plus many attractions at the top including many restaurants serving cuisines from across the globe.

20:00 hrs Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant. (On Own)

Overnight Stay in Almaty 

Day 4: Green Bazaar + Rakhat Chocolate Shop

07:00 hrs Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 hrs Green Bazaar + Rakhat Chocolate Shop
If you are among those who don’t like to go to a mall and prefer the outdoor market among fresh air and belong to the old-school shopping type, then without wasting any time, head straight towards the Zelyony Bazaar located close to the Panfilov Park in Almaty. Also known as the Green Market, this market is your typical local market where you can purchase everything starting from meat to spices to fruits to even clothes and furniture. The key to shopping here is that you should have a flair for bargaining, and you can get everything at a very reasonable rate.
You will be delighted to see the colourful atmosphere and the variety of goods available.

Right next door is the famous Rakhat Chocolate Shop. Rakhat which means pleasure in Kazakh is the oldest manufacturer of chocolates dating back to almost 70 years. Around 3500 workers work in basically 2 factories, one located in Almaty and one in Shymkent City. They also make chocolates for people suffering from diabetes and their low-calorie products like candies, cookies and waffles are a rage among the people and tourists.

14:00 hrs Lunch at an Indian restaurant (On Own)

15:00 hrs Shopping Almaty is a paradise for all your shopping, so you can head to some of the swankiest malls the city has to offer. We recommend Dostyk Plaza, Esentai Mall & Mega Mall for high-end quality shopping.

20:00 hrs Dinner as per your choice of cuisine or restaurant. (On Own)

Overnight Stay in Almaty 

Day 5: Return Home

04:30 hrs Packed breakfast & check-out from the hotel.
It’s time to say good-bye to this beautiful city. Our driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight home or to an onward destination.

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