5D4N Colours of Almaty

Upon arrival in Almaty, you will be taken to a local restaurant for dinner. Next, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight in Almaty

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Medeo, a high-altitude sports complex (30 minutes). Located at an altitude of 1691 meters above sea level, it is the highest skating rink in the world. Continue to Chimbulak Ski Resort, the largest ski resort in Central Asia. It is popular for its mild climate, large quantity of sunny days and great amount of snow through the winter. After lunch at a local restaurant, go on a sightseeing tour of Almaty. Visit the Green Bazaar where you can get your hands on local products such as nuts, dried fruits, spices, and many more. Continue to Rakhat Chocolate Market to shop for locally produced chocolates and confectioneries. Rakhat is one of the largest confectionery producer in Kazakhstan which has been in business for over 70 years. After dinner at a local restaurant, return to the hotel and overnight in Almaty.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to Charyn Canyon (3 hours). Wind, water and
sand sculpted Charyn’s red sandstone to form its shapes and shades. The Charyn Canyon consists of 5 different canyons: the Valley of Castles, the Temirlik Canyon, the Yellow Canyon, the Red Canyon and the Bestamak Canyon. After lunch at a local café, go on a walk through the Valley of Castles, one of the most wonderful sights in the canyon. Enjoy the beautiful views of the rock formations that rivals the popular Grand Canyon. In the evening, return to Almaty and have dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the hotel and overnight in Almaty.

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the First President Park to see the beautiful blooms. Next, enjoy an excursion to the Japanese Garden, the jewel of Almaty’s Botanical Gardens. Continue to Big Almaty Lake (1 hour). The lake’s high altitude location keeps the area at cool temperatures throughout the year. Depending on the time of year, the lake changes its color from light-green to turquoise-blue. Return to Almaty and have lunch at a local restaurant. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Almaty.

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you are free at leisure. Have lunch at a local restaurant and go on a last minute shopping spree. Next, you will be taken to Kok-Tobe Park to enjoy a panoramic view of the city. After dinner, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.