Kazakhstan

Day 1: Arrival in Almaty

Arrival: Almaty International Airport

Activities:

Transfer to hotel and rest

Evening walk at Arbat Street (pedestrian zone)

Try Kazakh cuisine: beshbarmak, lagman, and local tea

Overnight: Almaty

Day 2: Almaty City Tour

Highlights:

Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral (wooden Orthodox church)

Green Bazaar (local shopping + tasting)

Kok Tobe Hill via cable car – great city views

Central Mosque & Republic Square

Optional Dinner Show: Traditional Kazakh performance

Overnight: Almaty

Day 3: Day Trip to Big Almaty Lake

Activities:

Scenic drive into Tian Shan mountains

Visit Big Almaty Lake (azure glacial lake)

Short hike or picnic

Optional stop: Falconry show (eagle hunting traditions)

Overnight: Almaty

Day 4: Almaty → Charyn Canyon

Activities:

Visit Charyn Canyon – "Little Grand Canyon"

Walk through Valley of Castles

Picnic lunch or eat at local roadside café

Optional: Overnight in a guesthouse or eco-camp nearbyOR return to Almaty by night (long day trip)

Overnight: Almaty or Charyn Canyon area

Day 5: Kolsai Lakes & Kaindy Lake (optional overnight)

Activities:

Visit Kolsai Lake 1 (kayaking or light trekking)

Side trip to Kaindy Lake – famous for submerged trees

Overnight: Saty Village Guesthouse (basic but scenic)OR return to Almaty if you prefer hotel comfort

Day 6: Return to Almaty + Leisure Time

Morning: Return to Almaty (if coming from Kolsai)

Shopping at Dostyk Plaza or Esentai Mall

Relax at Arasan Wellness Spa (traditional hammam)

Optional Dinner: Fine dining or rooftop restaurant

Overnight: Almaty

Day 7: Departure

Optional morning activity:

Walk in First President’s Park or souvenir shopping

Transfer to airport for departure

Inclusions

• 6 nights in 3–4★ hotels:

• Private AC vehicle with driver for all transfers & excursions

• Airport pickup and drop-off

• English-speaking guide for day tours (optional for full trip)

• Entry fees to:

  • Big Almaty Lake

  • Charyn Canyon

  • Kolsai & Kaindy Lakes

  • Panfilov Park & Zenkov Cathedral

• Cable car tickets (e.g., Kok Tobe Hill)

• Daily breakfasts at hotels/guesthouses and other meals as per itinerary

• 1–2 local lunches or dinners during tours (optional)

• Tea/snack breaks in local villages (during Charyn/Kolsai trips)

• Basic travel assistance and 24/7 local support

• All applicable taxes and service charges