Tour's name: Adventurous Kazakhstan
The tour route: Almaty-Charyn Canyon- Issyk- Nur-Sultan-Brovoe
Day 1: Almaty
Upon arrival you will drive to the city from the airport. Today you will discover the sights of Almaty. You will start from the Green Bazaar, this is a colorful place that abounds in useful goods, and where a large flow of people comes every day. In course of the tour you will also visit Panfilov Park. This Park was named after the Panfilov heroes who defended their homeland from enemies. You will visit in the center of the park Zenkov Cathedral which is the amazing sample of architectural beauty. En route you will explore the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame. Then you will direct to fascinating attraction Medeo Gorge, this delightful high-altitude complex is known all over the world for its ice rink, which hosts various competitions. After you will move to the Kok-Tobe hill. Kok Tobe is a place for meeting friends, evening walks with family and just relaxing. Residents of the city are very fond of this place, where you can also walk through the Park and see the charming views of the city, as well as buy interesting Souvenirs. You will complete the tour with riding from the cable way. You will drive to the hotel for overnight.
Day 2: Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Almaty
In the morning you will begin your journey and drive to Charyn Canyon on a comfortable car. En route you will have a chance to explore the local museum of traditional decorative and applied arts and crafts. after you arrive in Charyn canyon, you will be able to admire the breathtaking views of the magical place, take photos for memory. The canyon began its existence about 12 million years ago and still attracts many tourists. The height of the rocks is from 150-300 meters. And it stretches for 154 km. Arriving here, you can forget all the hardships and plunge into the beauty of natural nature. You can also walk through the Valley of Castles interesting attraction Charyn, which is known for its shapes resembling the outlines of towers and animals, as if they were created by a giant. Going down, you can see yurts and cafes working in the summer along the way. After a short rest, you will go to see other wonderful landscapes of the canyon. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 3: Almaty - Issyk - Nur-Sultan
The tour route will take you today to one of the most fabulous gorges of Trans-Ili Alatau - Issyk Gorge. En route you will discover the burial mounds of Saka period, where the famous was found "Golden Man" is the most famous archaeological discovery in the history of Kazakhstan. Today you will discover the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "ISSYK", thousands of tourists visit this place every year. You will observe the expositions belonged to the history and culture of the Saka period, including a copy of Golden Man and golden items, ancient ceramics, weapon, elements of horse equipment, as well as the model of Saka burial mound. After you will move to an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level, where you will enjoy the beauty of mountain lake Issyk, located in the valley with the same name. Lake Issyk was formed as a result of a rock collapse more than 8000 years ago. The resulting dam 300 meters high blocked the riverbed that flooded the gorge. On the lake you will admire the charm of the water and know interesting facts about the lake. Then you will drive to the Almaty International airport and fly to Nur-Sultan. After you will drive to the hotel for overnight.
Day 4: Nur-Sultan
Today you will explore the capital of Kazkhstan Nur-Sultan. Today you will have a city tour, where you will visit not only historical sights, but also open your eyes to modern architecture. Today you will visit the Constitution Square, where the first President of the country issued a decree on moving the capital from Almaty to Astana (now Nur-Sultan). You will also have the opportunity to plunge into the past and explore the amazing architecture of the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan* with the Golden man, which is known not only in Kazakhstan but also around the world. Today you can also visit the futuristic shopping center called Khan Shatyr, which has a unique tent shape. Then you will go to Astana-Baiterek monument, where you will take the Elevator and enjoy the beautiful views of the capital on the top. The height of this attraction is 97 meters; exactly in 1997 Astana became the capital of Kazakhstan. After you will cross Ishym river and get to the Kazakh Eli Square. You will observe there unique object - the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, and also enjoy unsurpassed beauty of Khazret Sultan mosque. A significant part of the tour will be exploring National Museum of History of Kazakhstan*, where you can learn about the future development of the capital and the country as a whole and historical facts of the Kazakh people. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 5: Nur-Sultan - Borovoe - Nur-Sultan
This day is dedicated to amazing Burabai National park (Borovoe), this is one of the most unique places in Kazakhstan, which attracts more and more tourists from different countries. This place is rich in natural resources that can overshadow many historical and cultural attractions. The resort has its own valuable advantages: fresh air, mountains that have their own shapes and outlines, and lakes. After arrival you will have a chance to explore the amazing place Khan's pass and admire Burabay and Zheke-Batyr mountains. On Abylaykhan Valley you will be impressed by the mighty Ush-kyz, Ok-Zhetpes rocks and Kokshetau mountain, each of them has its own unique history or legend associated with Kazakhstan. After you will have an easy hiking on Bolektau mountain, at the top you can see the breathtaking beauty of the picturesque Borovoe lake and terrains opens, as well as of Zhumbaktas rock. Then you will drive to Nur-Sultan to the hotel.
Day 6: Flight
Breakfast in the hotel and check-out. Transfer to airport and departure.
Transport:
02 pax - Sedan
04-10 pax - Mercedes Sprinter
Price per person:
02 pax - 780 $
04 pax - 560 $
06 pax - 440 $
08 pax - 375 $
10 pax - 345 $
Single - 75 $
Half board - 130 $
Full board - 230 $
English speaking guide - 675 $ per group
Flight Almaty - Nur-Sultan - from 50 $ per person
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Almaty - "Kazakhstan" Hotel 3*
Astana - "Ibis" Hotel 3*
- Entrances to all museums
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Full board
- Single rooms
- Early check-in
- Travel insurance
- Visa and visa support
- English speaking guide
- Flight Almaty - Nur-Sultan