Day 1
Arrive in Almaty (1000 hrs to 1800 hrs excursion time)
Meet our representative at the Almaty International Airport with the name table and transfer to the hotel. Early check-in is also possible. After a tasty breakfast at the hotel, we will start today's tour. Today's excursion will take you to the highest skating rink in the world, Medeo that includes a 30-min nature walk. From here, we will take you on a fabulous cableway ride to the highest point of Shymbulak (3rd station- 3200m above sea level). Once you have reached the most famous ski resort, enjoy your time clicking pictures and soaking in the awesome views. Please note that skiing, skating, ice skating can be done at additional costs. From here, we would transfer you to a nearby local restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious lunch (at additional charges). Enjoy a ride back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Lesnaya Skazka Resort - 28 Panfilov Guardsmen and Green Bazaar (from 1000 hrs to 1800 hrs)
After a wholesome breakfast at the hotel, your excursion begins at Lesnaya Skazka Resort. This beautiful mountain resort offers romantic ambiance, healthy food, a relaxing spa, and unsurpassed energy that unites you with nature. You can walk around in the beautiful outdoors and enjoy snow slides, skiing, zip-lining, horse riding and more at additional charges.
After a wonderful oneness with the outdoors, transfer to the restaurant for a great lunch (cost not included). Continue the excursion to 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park that includes several historical buildings such as Ascension Cathedral, House of Officers and the Memorial of Glory to name a few. The Zenkov Cathedral is in honor of the brave 28 soldiers killed during World War II. The park got its name after the great patriotic warriors.
Make a visit to the famous Green Bazaar, a trading market in Almaty. The market sells textile, furniture, spices, antiques and many varieties of other items. Enjoy your time walking and shopping and soak in the ambiance of the bazaar. Enjoy Kazakh cuisine at a local restaurant (dinner not included in the cost) and transfer back to the hotel for a good night's rest.
Day 3
Kok Tobe - Gorky park (from 1000 hrs to 1800 hrs)
After a healthy breakfast, continue your wonderful holiday in this 5-minute ride to the highest point in Almaty, Kok - Tobe. The cableway ride offers panoramic views that will take your breath away. Enjoy the outdoors walking through the amusement park and a mini zoo if you are traveling with kids. Do pick up souvenirs and try the fast coaster ride.
Transfer to a restaurant and have a nice lunch (cost not included). The excitement continues with a visit to Gorky Park, a lovely recreational place covering about 100 hectares. Enjoy the zoo and the dolphin show at 1500 hours (at extra charges). Walk around to feel the goodness of nature and be transferred to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4
MEGA Mall- Park of the First President - Pedestrian street (from 1000hrs to 1800hrs)
After breakfast, head out to the MEGA Mall for some retail therapy. Mega Mall is the largest shopping mall in Almaty where you can shop for world-famous brands, eat out at famous restaurants, and indulge in other facilities. Move on to view the Park of the First President named after the first president of Kazakhstan. Walk through the park and see the beauty of history unfold. Have a fulfilling lunch at a local restaurant (lunch cost not included) and transfer to the Pedestrian street, your next attraction.
Arbat and Panfilov are shopping streets where you can get great deals, take fabulous pictures and is truly a pedestrian's delight. After enjoying street-walking, transfer back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 5
Departure
After breakfast, proceed to check out early as your wonderful holiday comes to an end. Transfer back to the hotel for a flight back home.