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Discover Almaty in 6 days: Charyn Canyon, Kolsay & Kaindy Lakes, mountains, and authentic Kazakh nomadic culture with a yurt stay.
Discover the best of Kazakhstan on this 6-day Almaty nature and culture tour, a journey that pairs the country's most striking landscapes with an authentic taste of Kazakh nomadic life. Based in Almaty, you'll explore the dramatic Charyn Canyon, the alpine waters of Kolsay and Kaindy Lakes, and the mountain scenery of Medeo and Shymbulak, before ending with an immersive overnight stay at a traditional yurt ethno-village. From canyon hikes and lakeside boat trips to Kazakh customs, cuisine, and hands-on craft workshops, this tour package offers a perfectly balanced introduction to Kazakhstan in just under a week.
Day by day
The plan as the operator publishes it. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.
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Day 1 Arrival in Almaty
Meeting at the Almaty International Airport. Transfer to the hotel, check-in, overnight. -
Day 2 Medeo, Shymbulak & Almaty City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Medeo & Shymbulak. Visit the famous Medeo Ice Rink, located at an altitude of 1,691.2 meters above sea level. Built in 1972, Medeo is one of the most recognized high-altitude skating rinks in the world. -
Day 3 Charyn Canyon & Kolsay Lake
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Charyn Canyon: Discover Charyn Canyon, located in the foothills of the Tian Shan Mountains near the border with China. -
Day 4 Kaindy Lake & Kok-Tobe Hill
Breakfast at the hotel, check-out. Excursion to Kaindy Lake: Kaindy (“Birch” in the Kazakh language) is a lake located in a magnificent pine forest at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level. The lake’s length reaches about 400 meters, with a depth of approximately 30 meters. -
Day 5 HUNNS Ethno-Village Experience
Breakfast at the hotel, check-out. Arrival of guests at the ethno-aul “HUNNS”. Guests will be welcomed by two warriors dressed in battle armor from the Saki period and introduced to the Shashu ritual, followed by a traditional treat of baursaks. -
Day 6 Final Departure
Breakfast at the yurts, check-out. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight, taking home unforgettable memories of your Kazakhstan adventure.
What this holiday includes
Everything the price covers, and what to budget for separately.
Included
7- Round-trip airport transfers by comfortable transportation.
- Accommodation in hotels with daily breakfast.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- All sightseeing tours and excursions as per the itinerary, including entrance fees.
- Services of a professional English-speaking guides.
- Daily bottled water.
- Transportation throughout the tour.
Not included
4- International and domestic flight tickets.
- Kazakhstan visa.
- Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities, and any services not specifically mentioned under price includes.
Prices
Per person, by hotel standard and travel season. The operator publishes these rates; we confirm the exact cost for your dates before anything is booked.
Hotels used
Resident Hotel Abay
4
Yurt Camp
5
| Occupancy | Prices |
|---|---|
| The price per person in a double room is: | USD 1,360 |
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