This 3-day Kazakhstan itinerary is ideal for tourists who want to experience the best of Almaty and its surrounding natural wonders in a short time. The journey begins in Almaty, exploring its cultural landmarks, parks, markets, and panoramic city views from Kok Tobe Hill.
The highlight of the trip is a full-day excursion to Charyn Canyon, often called the Grand Canyon of Central Asia, where visitors enjoy dramatic landscapes, walking trails, and unforgettable photography spots. The itinerary concludes with a visit to the mountain region of Medeu and Shymbulak, featuring scenic cable car rides, alpine views, and leisure time in nature.
Overall, this short tour offers a perfect mix of city life, adventure, and natural beauty, making it an excellent introduction to Kazakhstan for first-time visitors.
ā Arrival at Airport ALMATY
ļ¶ Transfer from Airport to Hotel
ļ¶ Accommodation in hotel
ļ¶ Half-day CITY TOUR.
Day Tour "Golden Square" of the city center of Almaty.
Park named after 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, Eternal Flame, Green Bazaar, Ascension Cathedral, Arbat Shopping Street, Souvenir shop of the Rakhat confectionery factory
ļ¶ Back to Hotel
The cabin with passengers overcomes the 1,620-meters path in six minutes. The project was unique because operating with such a length of ropes and a height difference of 250 meters it had only three supports and the maximum distance between each of them was almost a kilometre. The project provided for the main priorities ā high reliability, year-round operation and visitorās comfort.
TOUR MEDEU / SHYMBULAK, at 1691m above sea level, Medeu is the highest skating rink in the world. Its unique location makes its ice super-glidey, and Medeu has a lot of world records and skating history attached to its name. It is the worldās largest mountain complex for winter sports with the largest area of artificial ice field. Shymbulak is a modern ski resort with 10 ski lifts, 25 kilometers of ski slopes, some of which are equipped with "snow cannons". Founded in 1954 as a training base for Soviet skiers, Shymbulak is the most famous destination in Central Asia for winter sports enthusiasts. Shymbulak is located at an altitude of 2,000 to almost 5,000 meters above sea level and is a natural habitat for unique plants and animals (including those listed in the Red Book).
ļ¶ Back to Hotel
ONE-DAY TOUR TURGEN GORGE + LAKE ISSYK (85 km)
Turgen Gorge is one of the outstanding advantages of the Ili-Alatau National Park. It is located very close to the centre of Almaty, 70 km. In the gorge, you will find thermal health springs, the opportunity to enjoy trout fishing, unique waterfalls and forest expanses. In the gorge of the forest there are many different coniferous and deciduous trees, alpine and subalpine
meadow fields, lakes, springs.
ISSYK (another name for the lake is Esik, which means "door" in Kazakh) is a picturesque, high-mountain lake surrounded by the unusually beautiful nature of dense forests and wide flower fields. The lake is located at an altitude of 1760 meters above sea level, in the Issyk Gorge of the Zailiyskiy Alatau, approximately 70 km east of Almaty.
ļ¤ Back to Hotel
Free time
Departure to airport
| Hotels | 2 PAX / USD / PER PERSON | ||
| Room | SNGL | DBL | |
*English speaking driver is provided
| ASTANA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 3* | Standard | 296 | 226 |
| REGARDAL HOTEL 3* | Standard | 358 | 266 |
| ALMATY HOTEL 3* | Standard | 328 | 269 |
| KAZAKHSTAN HOTELS 4* | Standard | 358 | 272 |
| GRAND VOYAGE 4* | Standard | 390 | 296 |
| BEST WESTERN 4* | Standard | 390 | 296 |
| PLAZA HOTEL 3* | Standard | 398 | 301 |
| RAMADA by WYNDHAM 4* | Standard | 460 | 318 |
| RAHAT PALACE 5* | Twin room | 476 | 342 |
| DOSTYK HOTEL 5* | Standard | 512 | 362 |
| HILTON ALMATY 5* | Guest room | 636 | 436 |
| RIXOS ALMATY 5* | Deluxe | 945 | 574 |
| Hotels | 4-6 PAX / USD / PER PERSON | ||
| Room | SNGL | DBL | |
| ASTANA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 3* | Standard | 270 | 198 |
| REGARDAL HOTEL 3* | Standard | 332 | 238 |
| ALMATY HOTEL 3* | Standard | 300 | 242 |
| KAZAKHSTAN HOTELS 4* | Standard | 332 | 245 |
| GRAND VOYAGE 4* | Standard | 362 | 270 |
| BEST WESTERN 4* | Standard | 362 | 270 |
| PLAZA HOTEL 3* | Standard | 372 | 274 |
| RAMADA by WYNDHAM 4* | Standard | 434 | 292 |
| RAHAT PALACE 5* | Twin room | 448 | 316 |
| DOSTYK HOTEL 5* | Standard | 486 | 335 |
| HILTON ALMATY 5* | Guest room | 609 | 408 |
| RIXOS ALMATY 5* | Deluxe | 919 | 548 |
| Hotels | 8-10 PAX / USD / PER PERSON | ||
| Room | SNGL | DBL | |
| ASTANA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 3* | Standard | 246 | 175 |
| REGARDAL HOTEL 3* | Standard | 308 | 215 |
| ALMATY HOTEL 3* | Standard | 277 | 218 |
| KAZAKHSTAN HOTELS 4* | Standard | 308 | 222 |
| GRAND VOYAGE 4* | Standard | 339 | 246 |
| BEST WESTERN 4* | Standard | 339 | 246 |
| PLAZA HOTEL 3* | Standard | 348 | 251 |
| RAMADA by WYNDHAM 4* | Standard | 410 | 268 |
| RAHAT PALACE 5* | Twin room | 425 | 292 |
| DOSTYK HOTEL 5* | Standard | 462 | 312 |
| HILTON ALMATY 5* | Guest room | 586 | 385 |
| RIXOS ALMATY 5* | Deluxe | 895 | 524 |
| INCLUSIONS: | |
| Accommodation in Hotel including breakfast: | 3 nights in Almaty* Route days may vary depending on weather conditions. |
| Sightseeing in districts: | Turgen Gorge, Lake IssykKok-Tobe, Medeu, Shymbulak |
| Meals as per itinerary: | No food |
| English speaking driver or guide | |
| Entrance fee: | Shymbulak cable car 2 linesKok-Tobe cable car OW |
| 2 (0.5L) Bottles of water per person per day | |
| All transfers according to program including airport transfers: | |
| EXCLUSIONS: |
| Ā» Anything not mentioned in inclusionsĀ» Porter serviceĀ» Hard drinksĀ» Charges in hotels for additional services & penaltiesĀ» Any additional persons joining the group at the destination or any of the services will need to pay |
| NOTE:» The Hotel check-in timeĀ 14:00 PMĀ andĀ check-out time is 12:00 PM.» In the restaurants duration for having meals is 1 Hours normal dinner and lunches» Outside liquor is not allowed in the restaurants. Corkage charge is ā 20-30 USD per bottle» Meals should be eaten at the restaurant; we are not responsible for take away. For cancellation or change for any restaurant information should be given minimum 48 hours before for free cancellation. » The vehicle will move accordingly to time schedule mentioned on program. Ā All group should leave Hotel for dinners on given time in the program for starting tour in the morning and moving for dinners in the evenings.Ā Ā CANCELLATION POLICY:Ā» 48 hours prior to arrival All services are refundable (except hotel it depends on hotel policy) Ā» After 48 hours prior to arrival 1st night services are non-refundable rest days services refundable (except hotel it depends on hotel policy) Ā» Refundable services are: Entrance Tickets, MealsĀ Ā NOTE:Ā» If number of cancelled people effects on group price, we will recalculate the price. » The rates are valid till 24thĀ December.» Rates are not available for Block out and Holiday dates» USD value calculated at the rate of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan onĀ 10.06.2025Ā dateA refundable deposit ofĀ USD 100Ā is required upon check-in at the hotel |






