Tours in Kazakhstan: Tour 7

Tours in Kazakhstan: Tour 7
Duration: 6 days

Day 1: Almaty
On arrival at the airport is transfer to the city. We will explore the history and development of the Southern capital of Kazakhstan. Fisrt to all we will visit the Green Bazaar and travel to one of the oldest Almaty parks as Panfilov Park. See the most beautiful wooden buildings in the world as Zenkov Cathedral. The next destination is visiting Memorial of Glory and Eternal Flame, built to the memory of the fighters who died for freedom of Kazakhstan. In the afternoon we will travel to the Medeo Gorge and see the highest mountain skating rink in the world. Then we will walk to the Kok Tobe hill where the tallest TV tower in the world is located. End your day by the short ride from the top of the hill to the center of the city by the famous Almaty cableway. Rest is in a hotel.

Day 2: Almaty - Kolsai lakes
In the morning we will cross over 300 km from Almaty to Saty settlement. We will stop in a village to feel the atmosphere of a local market. In the afternoon we will get the vehicle to one of AWD local cars, such as "UAZ" or "PAZ" (Russian car models) and drive via mountain road (12 km) to Kaindy Lake. Kaindy Lake (birch lake) is found amid splendid pine forest at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level and is famous for its origin. It was formed in 1911 because of earthquake and blocked the valley by the natural dam, and the water has flooded the valley. It is visible via the transparent surface of the water. Kolsai Lakes are "Pearls of the Northern Tien Shan". It has cascade of three lakes where the vertical drop between the three lakes is about 700 meters. Overnight is in a guest house.

Day 3: Kolsai lakes - Charyn Canyon - Almaty
In the morning we will travel to Charyn Canyon. On arrival you will visit the local museum of traditional decorative and applied arts and crafts. On arrival to Charyn Canyon, you will appreciate the great panorama and go down stairs to the bottom of the canyon, then walk around 2 km through the labyrinth of the Castles Valley. The bottom of the Canyon has slope to the end of the walk, where you will get to the bank of icy cold Charyn river. There is eco-park with several yurts (traditional dwellings) and a small open air café, working in the summer time. Then we will transfer to one of the observation points for another panoramic view. Transfer back to Almaty and sleep is in a hotel.

Day 4: Almaty - Nur Sultan
Today is transfer to Almaty International airport for the flight to Nur Sultan. On arrival you see the Constitution Square, where the president of Kazakhstan N.A. Nazarbayev proclaimed the result of reassigning the capital of the country from Almaty to Astana (Nur Sultan). Travelers will see one of the most beautiful buildings in the city's architecture as Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the Golden man. Then you will enter the largest and unique shopping center Khan Shatyr and then walk to the elevator to the top of the Astana Baiterek monument, where you can appreciate the superb panorama of the Kazakhstan capital from the special observation deck. We will cross Ishym river and get to the Kazakh Eli Square as well as visit another project - the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. In addition you will see the beauty of Khazret Sultan mosque, National Museum of History of Kazakhstan where you can look at plans of the development of Nur Sultan with its historical background. Transfer to a hotel for sleep.

Day 5: Nur Sultan - Borovoe - Nur Sultan
We will have a tour to Burabai National park (Borovoe), which takes 85000 hectares of northeastern part of Kokshetau elevation. You will not find monuments of material heritage in Borovoe. Admire the beauty with majestic mountain scenery, blue mirror lakes and deciduous groves. On arrival you will visit the Khan's pass and see Burabay and Zheke Batyr mountains. On Abylaykhan Valley you will walk along Ush kyz, Ok Zhetpes rocks and Kokshetau mountain. This is one of the best ways to learn more about Kazakh people. We will have a hiking on Bolektau mountain, on the top of which the marvelous view of the Borovoe lake and its environments opens, as well as of Zhumbaktas rock. Tranfer to Nur Sultan. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 6: Flight
Transfer to airport and departure. Thank you for a tour!
 

Transport:
02 pax - Sedan economy
04 pax - Minivan
06-10 pax - Minibus

Price per person:
02 pax - 850 $
04 pax - 590 $
06 pax - 520 $
08 pax - 425 $
10 pax - 385 $
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