Kazakhstan The Land of The Great Steppe Tour 5N

Welcome to Almaty – City of thousand colors! Upon arrival at the Almaty Airport, you will get transferred to your hotel. Check-in and spend the rest of the day at your own pace. You can explore nearby places or visit various attractions including Panfilov Park, Zilyoni Bazaar, Medeu Dam, and many more. Later, head back to the hotel for an overnight stay

DAY TOUR – KOK-TOBE by Cable Car (One Way)
Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to Kok-Tobe Hill. The cabin travels 1.6 km in just 6 minutes. The cable car is designed with only three towers, even though the height difference is 250 meters. It is made for safety, comfort, and year-round use.

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TOUR – MEDEU / SHYMBULAK
Medeu (1691m above sea level) is the highest ice skating rink in the world. Its special mountain location makes the ice very smooth, and many world skating records were set here. It is the largest mountain sports complex with a huge artificial ice field.

Shymbulak is a modern ski resort with 10 ski lifts and 25 km of ski slopes. Some slopes even have snow-making machines. It started in 1954 as a training base for Soviet skiers and is now the most popular winter sports spot in Central Asia. Shymbulak is located between 2,000 and 5,000 meters above sea level and is home to rare plants and animals.

🍽 Breakfast at the Hotel

🗻 Half-Day Tour – Alma-Arasan

🦅 Bird Hunting Show (Falconry)
Watch a traditional bird-of-prey hunting show. For centuries, nomads of Central Asia have trained eagles, falcons, and hawks for hunting. In Kazakhstan, this tradition is still alive, and seeing a golden eagle with its master is a famous symbol of the region.

💧 Ayusay Waterfall
Visit the beautiful Ayusay Waterfall, a peaceful spot surrounded by nature.

⏳ Free Time

Return to the hotel.

Breakfast at the Hotel

🗻 Full-Day Tour – Turgen Gorge + Lake Issyk

Turgen Gorge
Turgen Gorge is one of the most beautiful parts of Ili-Alatau National Park, located about 70 km from Almaty. Here you can see hot springs, waterfalls, trout fishing spots, and wide forest areas. The gorge has many types of trees, as well as alpine meadows, small lakes, and natural springs.

Lake Issyk (Esik)
Lake Issyk, also called Esik (meaning “door” in Kazakh), is a stunning high-mountain lake at an altitude of 1,760 meters. It is surrounded by thick forests, flower-filled fields, and amazing mountain scenery. The lake is about 70 km east of Almaty.

Return to the Hotel

Breakfast at the Hotel

🌳 Tour – Gorky Park
Visit Gorky Central Park, one of Almaty’s most popular and oldest parks. It has been a favourite place since 1856. The park is huge, full of greenery, colourful flowers, and a beautiful lake. It’s perfect for relaxing, walking around, and taking great photos. The park is open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM and offers many fun activities for all ages.

🛍 Visit – Dostyk Plaza
Explore Dostyk Plaza, a big, modern shopping and entertainment centre in the heart of Almaty. It has many shops, restaurants, cafés, a supermarket, an electronics store, and a movie theatre. It’s a popular spot for both tourists and locals to shop, eat, and hang out.

Return to the Hotel

• Breakfast in Hotel

Free time

• Departure to airportALMATY