Included Meals: No Meal

Arrive in Almaty. Meet and greet your guide. Proceed to your hotel for check-in. Prepare to explore Arbat Street. Almaty is known as the "City of Apples", a bright flower at the foot of the Zailijski Alatau, and one of the most beautiful cities in central Asia. In spring, when the southern outskirts of the city are covered in flowering fruit trees - apples, apricots, cherries - and theh gardens are in blossom, the city becomes a beautiful spectacle. The wonderful verdant greenery and the magnificent view of the mountains distinguish Almaty from all other cities. Overnight in Almaty.

Almaty City

Breakfast Included

Greet your first morning in Almaty with a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel. Today you can explore the city on your own or you may opt to join on a guided tour Shymbulak Mountain Resort and Kok Tobe Park. The tour involves visiting the largest mountain skating rink in the world, located at an altitude of 1691 meters above sea level.

You will go up close to the clouds to Shymbulak ski resort, located in the picturesque gorge of the Trans-Ili Alatau at an altitude of 2260 m above sea level. Further, the cable car goes even higher to Talgar Pass, where a magnificent panorama of the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains opens. Later we will explore the recreational park Kok-Tobe by cable car (round trip) and enjoy some free time for activities (on your own). Return back to the hotel. Overnight in Almaty.

Koktobe Park | Cable Car Ride | Mountain View

Included Meals: Breakfast

Prepare for an exciting day! Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on an adventure to Black Canyon, Kolsay Lake, and Kaindy Lake. (If Kaindy Lake is frozen until the end of March, the Kaindy Lake visit will be replaced with a trip to Charyn Canyon). You have the option to spend the day at leisure if you prefer.

The journey from Almaty to Black Canyon is approximately 220 km and will take around three hours by car. During the trip, we will make a brief stop to take in the breathtaking views of Black Canyon for some photo opportunities before continuing to Saty Village. From there, your trekking adventure at Kolsay Lake will begin.

After exploring Kolsay Lake, you will return to Saty Village before heading to the stunning Kaindy Lake for more trekking and exploration. Be sure to marvel at the unique beauty of Kaindy Lake, nestled amid a dense pine forest.

After a full day of adventure and exploration, you will head back to your hotel in Almaty to unwind and relax. Overnight stay in Almaty.

Black Canyon

Included Meals: Breakfast

Good morning. Today is your last day in this magical city. Wake up and enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel. Pack up and be ready to check out and depart to the airport for your return flight home. Before your flight you’ll get to explore Almaty for the last time as it is rich in different city attractions like historical and cultural objects, museums, and parks.

It is very important to learn the history of the city and visit significant places that are the hallmark of the city. In this regard, we specially developed for you the Almaty city overview tour, in which we put together the city sights that are most remarkable and important for Almaty and its people before going back to UAE.

Almaty