The Name of tour: Gems of Kazakhstan
Duration: 5 days
Visiting landmarks: Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Tamgaly
Day 1: Nur-Sultan
After arrival to Nur -Sultan you will start the highlight tour where you will experience the best sites and attractions. The first destination of the tour will be the Constitution Square where the first president of Kazakhstan N.A.Nazarbaev declared the change of the capital city from Almaty to Astana (Nur-Sultan). After that you will be inspired by the architecture of Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. If you want to see the modern life and immerse the fascinating beauty of the city you should explore the largest shopping center Khan Shatyr. Then you will have a chance to get to the top of the popular Astana-Baiterek tower. There you will have a chance to discover the grand panorama view of the city. Then you will cross the Ishym river and visit the Kazakh Eli Square. Then you will get to the next fascinating building of the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and the unique Khazret Sultan mosque. You will complete the tour with discovering National Museum of History of Kazakhstan, where you will get acquainted with the history of Nur-Sultan and plans of its future development. Today you will spend the night in the hotel.
Day 2: Nur-Sultan – Almaty
In the morning you will travel to the Nur-Sultan International Airport for a flight to Almaty. You will travel about 1 hour 4 minutes. Upon arrival to the city you will be met by the local guide that will drive you to the city. This day you will have a wonderful city tour where you will observe the best attractions and discover the southern capital of Kazakhstan. Firstly you are going to explore the Green Bazaar. You will see that it is the popular site for tourists where guests of the country will have a chance to make shopping. After that you will discover the oldest park of the city – Panfilov Park. During the tour you will observe the spectacular Zenkov Cathedral that is one of the most charming constructions in the world. Then the tour route will take you to the Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame. You are going to explore that it was erected in honor of soldiers who defended their Motherland in the Great Patriotic War. Further you will continue to the Medeo gorge. Here you will have a chance to see the highest mountain skating rink and the dam that protect the city from mudflows. This night you will spend in the hotel.
Day 3: Almaty
This day you will discover the Medeo Gorge. This popular site is situated at an altitude of 1690 meters above sea level. After arrival you will have free time to see the natural beauty and walk around the area and enjoy the wonderful nature. After that you will ride 20-25 minutes by cable car to Shymbulak ski resort area. You are going to see the road goes at an altitude of 2260 meters above sea level above. Then you will go down by the cable car. After that you will continue the tour with exploring Kok-Tobe hill. You will have a chance to explore here the tallest (a.s.l.) TV tower is located. This day you will travel along the amazing mountain road on the park eco-cars. Beng here you will walk, wander in the picturesque path and discover the majestic panorama view of the city from the special observation desk. You will also have a chance to visit a small shop of national souvenirs. After that you will get to the city center by the Almaty cableway*(it is not available on Tuesdays, so you will go down by park eco-buses). You are going to rest the night in the hotel.
Day 4: Almaty – Tamgaly – Almaty
Today, our tour clients have the opportunity to visit important sights and also see historical sites such as Tamgaly Tas. Tamgaly tas is a living testimony to the existence of an ancient civilization that left a legacy to its descendants. The monument is a collection of large boulders and stones, which are marked with petroglyphs or rock carvings. It is located 120 km from Almaty, the southern capital of Kazakhstan. Today, this place is specially protected by the state, since time and vandalism can destroy a unique monument of antiquity. The primary task is to preserve and multiply the cultural heritage of our ancestors. Looking at the petroglyphs, you can see a lot that speaks about the life of ancient people, their beliefs and ideas about the world. A special place among the rock carvings is occupied by the image of gods and Buddhist hieroglyphs. Then you will travel to the hotel for overnight.
Day 5: Flight
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Almaty International Airport.
Transport:
02 pax – Sedan
04 pax – Minivan
06-10 pax – Mercedes Sprinter
Price per person:
02 pax – 615 $
04 pax – 490 $
06 pax – 380 $
08 pax – 325 $
10 pax – 300 $
Single – 90 $
Early check-in – 40 $
Single early check-in – 55 $
Half board – 105 $
Full board – 185 $
English speaking guide – 565 $ per group
Flight Nur-Sultan – Almaty – from 50 $ per person
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Nur Sultan – “Ibis” Hotel 3*
Almaty – “Kazakhstan” 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 Nur-Sultan – Almaty