Almaty City Stories: Explore Culture, History & Hidden Gems
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Almaty City Stories

5Nights / 6Days

  • Flight
  • Hotel
  • Transportation
  • Tours
  • Travel Insurance
  • Guide
2 Adults,1 Room
Travellers
Room 1

Adult(s)

Child

AED 3,749

Overview

Almaty is Kazakhstan’s largest city, beautifully located at the foothills of the Tian Shan mountains. It offers a perfect mix of scenic nature, rich culture, and modern city life, with easy access to mountains, lakes, and popular attractions—making it an ideal destination for a relaxing and memorable getaway.

Highlights

  • KOKTOBE
  • ALMATY CITY TOUR
  • SHYMBULAK DAY TRIP
  • KOLSAI LAKE 
  • CHARYN CANYON DAY TRIP
  • ETHNO VILLAHE PROGRAMME

Inclusions & Exclusions

INCLUDES

  • Two way airfare in Air Arabia with 20 KG check in and 10 Kg hand carry baggage.
  • 5 Night accommodation in Almaty
  • 4 Star hotel with breakfast.
  • Two way airport transfers in Almaty.
  • Almaty City Tour and KokTobe.
  • Shymbulak Day Trip.
  • Kolsai Lake and Charyn Canyon Day trip
  • Day Trip to Ethno Village Programme .
  • English Speaking Guide.
  • Travel Insurance.

EXCLUDES

  • Meals not mentioned.
  • Monuments entrance and activity tickets.
  • Tourist Visa Fee
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerary

  • Arrival at Almaty.
  • Meet and greet by our representative at Almaty International Airport.
  • Transfer to Almaty Hotel.
  • Check in at Hotel.
  • Overnight stay at hotel

 

  • Breakfast at hotel and proceed to 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, Palace of the Republic.
  • Panfilov Park is a peaceful green space in Almaty, dedicated to 28 Panfilov Heroes, with a striking war memorial. Inside the park stands Zenkhov Cathedral, a colorful 56-meter-tall wooden church, known for its unique design and beauty.
  • KokTobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty standing on a 1100m hill on the city’s southeast edge is crowned by a 372m-high TV tower visible from far and wide, and affords great views over the city and the mountains, plus an assortment of attractions at the top. The easy way up is by the smooth cable car.
  • At the top you'll find several cafes and restaurants, craft shops, a roller coaster, a minizoo, an 'I Heart Almaty' sign, a children’s playground and life-sized bronze statues of the four Beatles, placed here on the initiative of local fans in 2007. The work of Almaty sculptor Eduard Kazaryan, this is claimed to be the world’s only monument showing all the Fab Four together. You can sit beside a guitar-strumming John on the bench.
  • Overnight Stay at the hotel.

 

  • Breakfast at hotel and proceed to Shymbulak Mountain resort Tour.
  • Start of the mountain tour. You will drive to the Medeo tract (1690 meters above sea level) , where you will transfer to the gondola road to climb the Shymbulak mountain resort. After a dizzying 20-minute ride in the cable car above the tops of coniferous trees, you will reach the first level of the mountain resort (2260 meters above sea level), where you will unfold a picturesque view of the mountains and the beauty around them. In the mountains you can feel the unique atmosphere of unity with nature.
  • At the mountain resort of Shymbulak, for an additional fee, you can take advantage of a number of entertainment: Alpine Park, GORILLA Zipline, paragliding, Horse riding, Rope Park "Shymba", quad bike tours, cargo taxi "Chimba", ice skating, skiing, snowboarding at the Medeo ski rink, you can go ice skating on one of the highest mountain rinks.
  • Overnight stay at Almaty.

 

  • Breakfast at Hotel.
  • Arrive at Kolsai Lake, known for its pristine blue waters and surrounded by lush forests
  • Enjoy a nature walk or boat ride on the lake (seasonal)
  • Take in panoramic views of the Tian Shan Mountains
  • Explore the dramatic rock formations of the Charyn Canyon, often called the "Grand Canyon of Central Asia"
  • Enjoy a short hike and photography opportunities at the Valley of Castles
  • Learn about the geology and history of the canyon from your guide.
  • Return back and Overnight stay at Hotel.

 

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Transfer to ethno village.
  • Discover the authentic lifestyle of Kazakh nomads .
  • Visit traditional yurts(felt tents),watch folk performances, try traditional clothing and take photos.
  • Participate in traditional activities ( optional : Horse riding ,archery or games, local cooking demonstrations or tasting Kazakh cuisine.
  • Return back to Almaty.
  • Overnight stay at Hotel
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Check out from the Hotel
  • Drop at airport as per flight schedule

 

Flight Details

Departure
Air Arabia
17 Mar 26, 09:20 AM
Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (TERMINAL 1)
04.10h m
Non-Stop
17 Mar 26, 14:30 PM
Almaty (ALA)
Almaty Airport (TERMINAL 1)
Return
Air Arabia
22 Mar 26, 15:30 PM
Almaty (ALA)
Almaty Airport (TERMINAL 1)
04.50h m
Non-Stop
22 Mar 26, 19:20 PM
Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (TERMINAL 1)
Please arrive at the airport 3 hours before departure for international flights.

Hotel Details

KAZZHOL OLD 4* / SIMILAR

KAZZHOL OLD 4* / SIMILAR

Almaty

Kazzhol Old  is a comfortable four-star hotel featuring well-appointed rooms with modern amenities, on-site dining facilities, attentive service, and a convenient location, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers.

Check In
14 : 00
Check Out
12 : 00
  • Room Type : STD
  • Room Occupancy : DBL/TPL
  • Meals Plan : BB

Terms & Conditions

  • Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability. If available, it will merit additional fee.
  • Pack your clothes according to season and weather forecast.
  • As a travel company we does not bear responsibility if the client is refused boarding at departure by the airport authorities, emigration authorities due to reasons governed by them.
  • Force majeure - We reserves the right to modify or cancel the package due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Airport pickup on arrival at destination is valid for 90 minutes upon flight arrival
  • Room preferences (connecting rooms, views, balconies) are subject to availability.
  • Most of the hotels abroad offer Continental breakfast with veg & non veg options served between 7.30 -10.00 AM
  • Local transfers are on SIC basis, to follow the itinerary finalized.
  • The itinerary is fixed and cannot be changed, until required by the local operator due to weather changes or unforeseen circumstances. Such changes may incur additional costs payable locally
  •  If a guest does not turn up for the trip/shows, the booking amount will be non-refundable
  • ?As a tour operator, we arrange services from airlines, railways, coaches, shipping companies, and other third-party providers. We do not have direct control over their operations, schedules, or service changes.

AED 3,749

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