DAY 01: Arrival in Almaty

• Meeting at Almaty International Airport.
• Transfer to the hotel and check-in.

DAY 02: Almaty City Tour & Kok-Tobe

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Panoramic city tour of Almaty.
• Visit Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame.
  Transfer to the Republic Square and Monument of Independence to feel the energy
  of the Apple City and learn about its rich history.
• Visit to Kok-Tobe Hill featuring one of the tallest TV towers in the world.
• Cable car ride from Kok-Tobe Hill to the city center by the famous Almaty cableway.
• Transfer back to the hotel.

DAY 03: Medeo & Shymbulak Excursion

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Excursion to Medeo Ice Rink and Shymbulak Ski Resort.
• Medeo Ice Rink is located at 1,691.2 meters above sea level and is famous worldwide.
  Built in 1972, the ice surface covers 10,500 square meters and hosts international
  competitions in skating, hockey and figure skating.
• Shymbulak Ski Resort is situated in the scenic Zailiysky Alatau Mountains at an
  altitude of 2,260 meters, approximately 25 km from Almaty city. Cable cars operate
  up to 3,163 meters above sea level.
• Transfer back to the hotel.

DAY 04: Charyn Canyon Excursion

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Full-day excursion to Charyn Canyon (236 km one way from Almaty).
• Charyn Canyon is located on the Tian Shan mountain spurs near the border with China.
  Formed from sedimentary rocks around 12 million years ago, the canyon stretches
  for 154 km along the Charyn River.
• The most popular attraction is the “Valley of Castles”, known for its dramatic
  rock formations. The canyon also preserves a rare relict ash grove that survived
  the Ice Age — found only here and in North America.
• Often compared to the Grand Canyon of the USA, Charyn Canyon may be smaller in size
  but is equally impressive in natural beauty.
• Transfer back to the city.
• Leisure time.

DAY 05: Shopping & Leisure Day

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Shopping tour to Dostyk Plaza, Mega Mall and Forum Mall.
• Leisure time with driver-guide service available from 10:00 to 20:00.
• Transfer back to the hotel.

DAY 06: Departure

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Check-out before 12:00 noon.
• Transfer to the airport for departure.

*** THE TOUR ENDS ***

Tour Cost Includes

• Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast basis.
• Return airport transfers on private basis.
• Private transportation services throughout the tour.
• Professional English-speaking guide services.

Tour Cost Excludes

• Any domestic or international airfare / train fare.
• Visa charges.
• Monument entry fees / camera fees.
• Meals other than breakfast or those mentioned in inclusions.
• Peak season surcharges (Christmas, New Year, long weekends, holidays).
• Mandatory gala dinner, if applicable.
• Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone calls, beverages, mineral water, medical expenses, etc.
• Expenses due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks, accidents, flight delays or rescheduling.
• Any services not mentioned under “Tour Cost Includes”.