DAY 1 => Arrival in Almaty and Sunset at Kok-Tobe Hill
Upon landing at Almaty International Airport, complete customs and luggage collection before meeting your transfer representative. Check in to your hotel and take time to unpack and relax. In the evening, head out for a tour of Kok-Tobe Hill, reaching an altitude of 1,100 meters via cable car. Enjoy views of the city skyline and the 372-meter-tall TV Tower before heading to a local Indian restaurant for dinner.
DAY 2 => Almaty Historical City Tour and Local Markets
Start the day with a guided city tour covering Almaty’s major administrative and historic landmarks, including the Palace of the President, Republic Square, and Panfilov Park. In the afternoon, visit the Rakhat Chocolate Factory shop to buy local confectionery, followed by a cultural walk through Zilyoni Bazaar (Green Bazaar) to browse dry fruits and handicrafts. Return to the hotel to unwind before dinner at an Indian restaurant.
Activities
Almaty city TourDAY 3 => Alpine Heights at Medeu Gorge and Shymbulak Ski Resort
Travel into the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains to visit Medeu Gorge, home to the world’s highest outdoor ice skating rink and a massive anti-mudflow dam. Board the cable car up to Shymbulak Ski Resort, situated 2,230 meters above sea level. Enjoy the alpine air and mountain landscapes before returning to the city. In the evening, attend a Gala Dinner with live entertainment, music, and beverages at an Indian restaurant.
DAY 4 => Full-Day Tour to Kolsai Lake and Charyan Canyon
Embark on a scenic drive east of Almaty toward the border regions to discover Kazakhstan's natural landscape. First, visit Kolsai Lake, an alpine lake nestled in dense coniferous forests within Kolsai-Kolderi National Park. Later, proceed to Charyan Canyon to view red sandstone geological formations carved out by the Charyan River over centuries. Return to Almaty city in the evening for dinner.
Activities
kolsai lake tour almatyDAY 5 => Retail Therapy at MEGA Mall and Departure
Check out from your hotel by midday following breakfast. After lunch at a local Indian restaurant, proceed to MEGA Mall, one of Almaty’s premier shopping destinations, for last-minute shopping and leisure. Finally, transfer to Almaty International Airport to board your return flight home.