kazakhstan 3 days itinerary

4 Days

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.

Day 01 :
šŸ“ AY 1. Ā  WELCOME TO ALMATY.Ā CITY TOUR ALMATY

✈ Arrival at Airport ALMATY

 Transfer from Airport to Hotel

 Accommodation in hotel

 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

 Back to Hotel

Day 02 :
šŸ“ DAY 2 TOUR KOK-TOBE by Cable car OW

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 – high reliability, year-round operation and visitor’s 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 world’s 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).

 Back to Hotel

Day 03 :
šŸ“ DAY 3. Ā TOUR TURGEN GORGE + LAKE ISSYK

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.

 Back to Hotel

Day 04 :
šŸ“ DAY 4. Ā 

Free time

Departure to airport

Prices :
Hotels2 PAX / USD / PER PERSON
 RoomSNGLDBL

*English speaking driver is provided

ASTANA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 3*Standard296226
REGARDAL HOTEL 3*Standard358266
ALMATY HOTEL 3*Standard328269
KAZAKHSTAN HOTELS 4*Standard358272
GRAND VOYAGE 4*Standard390296
BEST WESTERN 4*Standard390296
PLAZA HOTEL 3*Standard398301
RAMADA by WYNDHAM 4*Standard460318
RAHAT PALACE 5*Twin room476342
DOSTYK HOTEL 5*Standard512362
HILTON ALMATY 5*Guest room636436
RIXOS ALMATY 5*Deluxe945574
Hotels4-6 PAX / USD / PER PERSON
 RoomSNGLDBL
ASTANA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 3*Standard270198
REGARDAL HOTEL 3*Standard332238
ALMATY HOTEL 3*Standard300242
KAZAKHSTAN HOTELS 4*Standard332245
GRAND VOYAGE 4*Standard362270
BEST WESTERN 4*Standard362270
PLAZA HOTEL 3*Standard372274
RAMADA by WYNDHAM 4*Standard434292
RAHAT PALACE 5*Twin room448316
DOSTYK HOTEL 5*Standard486335
HILTON ALMATY 5*Guest room609408
RIXOS ALMATY 5*Deluxe919548
Hotels8-10 PAX / USD / PER PERSON
 RoomSNGLDBL
ASTANA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 3*Standard246175
REGARDAL HOTEL 3*Standard308215
ALMATY HOTEL 3*Standard277218
KAZAKHSTAN HOTELS 4*Standard308222
GRAND VOYAGE 4*Standard339246
BEST WESTERN 4*Standard339246
PLAZA HOTEL 3*Standard348251
RAMADA by WYNDHAM 4*Standard410268
RAHAT PALACE 5*Twin room425292
DOSTYK HOTEL 5*Standard462312
HILTON ALMATY 5*Guest room586385
RIXOS ALMATY 5*Deluxe895524
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-TobeMedeuShymbulak
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 – 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.  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.  CANCELLATION POLICY:» 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 
 NOTE:» If number of cancelled people effects on group price, we will recalculate the price. » The rates are valid till 24th 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 on 10.06.2025 dateA refundable deposit of USD 100 is required upon check-in at the hotel

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kazakhstan 3 days itinerary