This 7-day Almaty itinerary offers an unforgettable journey through Kazakhstan’s natural beauty and cultural treasures. The adventure begins with a serene stay at the Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort, nestled in the picturesque Tien Shan foothills, where leisure activities like hiking, zip-lining, and spa treatments await. The following days are packed with diverse experiences, including a walking tour along Almaty’s vibrant Panfilov Promenade, a visit to the tranquil Issyk Lake and Almarasan Gorge, and a thrilling falconry show. Guests explore Panfilov Park, the iconic Zenkov Cathedral, and Kok Tobe Hill with its panoramic views. A day at the Shymbulak Ski Resort, paired with shopping at the Green Bazaar and Rakhat Chocolate Shop, blends adventure with local flavor. The trip concludes with cherished memories of Almaty’s culture, landscapes, and warm hospitality.
Arrival at the Almaty International Airport. Complete your immigration and customs. Meet and greet from our representative and transfer to the Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort. On the way enjoy complimentary chocolates and free wifi while transferring to your hotel. The resort lies in a picturesque mountain gorge and is about 1-hour drive from Almaty. Upon arriving at Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort, complete the check-in process. Relax and freshen up. The rest of the time will be free for leisure. Explore the property surrounded by the virgin nature of the Tien Shan foothills, offering sincere service, Eurasian culture, comfortable living conditions, and healthy meals. After your day, enjoy your dinner at one of 5 restaurants available on the resort territory and later enjoy an overnight stay in Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, enjoy your whole day at leisure enjoying various activities provided by the resort-like Paint Ball, Hiking Tours, Mountain Cart, Archery, Rope Park Climbing, Wall Park, Zip Line, Horse Riding, and Spa. Lunch and dinner on your own. After your day, enjoy an overnight stay at Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, check-out from Oi Qaragai Mountain Resort and transfer to Almaty. After reaching your hotel, complete the check-in process. Relax and freshen up. Enjoy some daytime at leisure. Later, embark on an evening walk around Panfilov promenade and Arbat Street. The promenade overlooks lined with small shops, eateries, cafes & beautiful lights. You will enjoy hearing many local musicians singing songs & playing local musical instruments. Later after the day, enjoy your dinner on your own. Return to your hotel and overnight stay in Almaty.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, embark on a day trip to visit the major sights of Almaty. Start your day with the Issyk Lake tour. An especially designed tour for all mountain lovers who can first hike to the beautiful cliffs called ‘The Kremlin walls’ and later camp at the lakeside taking in the fresh air and scenic beauty. In between, you would get a dose of the history of the Saka Period, the Ostrich Farm, and the Issyk Barrow. The route would finally take you to Issyk Lake, where you can enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the turquoise water surface and a view of the surrounding area. One can click photographs to seize the moment and soak in the silence of the natural beauty. Later enjoy your lunch on your own. After lunch, embark on your next sight of the day, the Almarasan George. Alma-Arasan is a mountain gorge located in the south-west of Almaty. Located at an altitude of 1780 m on the northern slope of the Trans-Ili Alatau. Later, experience the Falcon show. You will visit the falcon farm, where it is possible to see an unforgettable show with birds of prey. Experience and learn the living of falcons and various birds of prey. After the whole day, return back to the city. Enjoy dinner on your own. transfer to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay in Almaty.
Breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, embark on an Almaty City Tour. Explore the city of Almaty by quickly getting acquainted with discovering major areas of interest – During this introductory tour, you will visit the First President Park, Republic Square, State Opera and Ballet Theatre, Museums at the Academy of Sciences, Abay Square, Kazakhstan Hotel, and Palace of the Republic. On your onward journey, visit the Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral. Later, enjoy your lunch on your own. Proceed to your hotel for some relaxation. After relaxing, visit to KokeTobe Hill.
KokTobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty standing on a 1100 m hill at the south-east edge of the city. It is worth a visit to KokTobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions. To reach KokTobe Hill, one should take a cable car ride which starts near Hotel Novotel and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit-growing gardens. Once you reach the KokTobe hill, you will see the famous 372 m high TV Tower which is visible from far away and offers great views of the mountains and the city plus many attractions at the top including many restaurants serving cuisines from across the globe. After completing your day, return to your hotel, enjoy your dinner on your own, and overnight stay in Almaty.
Breakfast at the hotel. After Breakfast, get ready for a day full of adventures and thrills. Visit the Shymbulak mountains – Level 3 via Gondola. In just 1 hour, you can get from Almaty city to its highest point (3200 meters) and drink coffee in the highest bar in the CIS using a 3-tier world-class Gondola. On Shymbulak, you can have a great time even if you can’t ski or snowboard. All-day entertainment for the whole family is provided by cafes and restaurants with excellent cuisine, an observation deck with powerful binoculars that rotate 360 degrees, and a playground. For those who want to enjoy the mountain silence and admire the snowy slopes, the resort offers high-class hotels and various kinds of adventure activities such as Ziplining, Paragliding, Horse riding, etc. Later, enjoy your lunch in Shymbulak on a choice of your restaurant in the city on your own. Later, proceed to your hotel for some relaxation. After relaxing, head straight towards the Zelyony Bazaar located close to the Panfilov Park in Almaty, also known as the Green Bazaar. This bazaar is your typical local market where you can purchase everything starting from meat to spices to fruits to even clothes and furniture. The key to shopping here is that you should have a flair for bargaining, and you can get everything at a very reasonable rate. You will be delighted to see the colorful atmosphere and the variety of goods available. After that, visit the famous Rakhat Chocolate shop located next to the Green Bazaar. Rakhat, which means "pleasure" in Kazakh is the oldest manufacturer of chocolates dating back to almost 70 years. They also make chocolates for people suffering from diabetes and their low-calorie products like candies, cookies, and waffles for people and tourists. Later after Green Bazaar and Rakhat, plan the rest of your shopping day on your own. Almaty is a paradise for all your shopping, so you can head to some of the major malls that the city offers. We recommend Dostyk Plaza, Esentai Mall & Mega Mall for high-end quality shopping. Later after the whole day, return to your hotel. Relax and freshen up. Enjoy an overnight stay in Almaty.
Early Morning check-out from the hotel with Packed breakfast. It’s time to say goodbye to this beautiful city. Our driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight home or to an onward destination
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