Kazakhstan’s largest city, with snow-capped mountains on its doorstep: a city day for Republic Square, the Independence Monument, Panfilov Park and the wooden Zenkov Cathedral, the Green Bazaar and the Arbat; days out to the river valleys and forests of Alma-Arasan, the Shymbulak mountain resort with its views of the Tian Shan, and the forest resort of Lesnaya Skazka; plus a shopping day in Almaty’s big malls and a free day. Seven nights with breakfast in one hotel and a private car and driver for every tour.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Almaty
Reception at Almaty International Airport, private transfer to the hotel and free time to rest.
- Airport reception and private transfer
- Overnight in Almaty
Day 2: Almaty city tour
Republic Square, the Independence Monument, Panfilov Park and the wooden Zenkov Cathedral, the Green Bazaar and the Arbat pedestrian street, with time in the city’s best-known cafés and markets.
- Republic Square and the Independence Monument
- Panfilov Park and Zenkov Cathedral
- Green Bazaar
- The Arbat
- Overnight in Almaty
Day 3: Alma-Arasan
One of the loveliest natural areas around Almaty: mountain valleys, clear rivers and dense forest, with fresh mountain air.
- Alma-Arasan valleys and rivers
- Overnight in Almaty
Day 4: Shymbulak mountain resort
Kazakhstan’s best-known mountain resort, with panoramic views of the Tian Shan peaks and free time in its mountain cafés and restaurants.
- Shymbulak (cable car paid locally)
- Tian Shan views
- Overnight in Almaty
Day 5: Lesnaya Skazka
The “fairy-tale forest” resort, with forest walking trails, family activities and mountain-view seating.
- Lesnaya Skazka forest resort
- Overnight in Almaty
Day 6: Shopping day
Almaty’s main malls, Mega Mall, Dostyk Plaza and Esentai Mall, with free time for restaurants and cafés.
- Mega Mall Almaty
- Dostyk Plaza
- Esentai Mall
- Overnight in Almaty
Day 7: Free day
A free day to relax or enjoy the city as you like (no transport this day).
- Free day
- Overnight in Almaty
Day 8: Departure
Breakfast, check out and transfer to Almaty International Airport.
- Transfer to the airport
What is Included
Included in the price
- 7 nights with daily breakfast
- Airport reception and departure transfers
- Modern private car with driver for all tours
- Almaty city, Alma-Arasan, Shymbulak, Lesnaya Skazka and shopping tours
Not included
- International flights (quotable from Cairo on request)
- Entrance fees and activities
- Shymbulak cable-car tickets
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance
- Transport on the free day
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