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Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country, and former Soviet republic, extends from the Caspian Sea in the west to the Altai Mountains at its eastern border with China and Russia. Its largest metropolis, Almaty, is a long-standing trading hub whose landmarks include Ascension Cathedral, a tsarist-era Russian Orthodox church, and the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan, displaying thousands of Kazakh artifacts.
Kazakhstan, the world's largest landlocked country, is located mostly in Central Asia, with a small section in easternmost Europe. Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, is the country's most modern and stylish city, attracting visitors with its unique architectural designs.
Day 1: Arrival Almaty Airport (-)
Arrive to Almaty airport and transfer you to the hotel. Today you will visit the Green Bazaar, where it is impossible to refrain from shopping. Then the tour will continue in one of the oldest Almaty parks - Panfilov Park, where one of the most beautiful wooden buildings in the world - Zenkov Cathedral is located. After exploring of sports, cultural, and business areas of the city, you will get to the Medeo Gorge. The next destination is the Kok-Tobe hill where the tallest TV tower in the world is located (if to count from the sea level) and where you will get by the picturesque winding mountain road. In Kok-Tobe Park, you can stroll along the winding paths of the park, admire the magnificent panorama of the city from the special observation deck, and visit the shop of national souvenirs. The tour ends with a short ride from the top of the hill to the center of the city by the famous Almaty cableway. Transfer to hotel & overnights.
Day 2: Almaty – Charyn Canyon – Almaty (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will have a day trip to Charyn Canyon. It is one of the unique natural monuments of Kazakhstan. The canyon is about 12 million years old and surprises with its vertical cliffs, reminding the ancient castles, created by wind, sun, and rain. It will take about 3 hours to reach the canyon. Meanwhile, you will hear a lot of interesting about the history and nature of the region, about Kazakh people, their life, and traditions as well as have lunch in a local cafe. In addition, as soon as you see Charyn Canyon you will forget about this long way at once - so much you will be impressed with the beauty and splendor of the canyon. You can admire the grand panorama and then have a walk through the maze of the Castles Valley with its inaccessible walls overhanging you. In the evening is transfer to hotel.
Day 3: Almaty – Issyk Lake - Almaty (B)
Breakfast at the Hotel. The tour route to one of the most beautiful gorges of Trans-Ili Alatau - Issyk Gorge lies along the Kuldja tract, where hundreds of years ago the trade caravans traveled. On the way you will visit the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “ISSYK”, where you will see the expositions including services or other nuances, dedicated to the history and culture of the Saka period, including a copy of Golden Man and golden items, ancient ceramics, weapon, elements of horse equipment, as well as the model of Saka burial mound. Then the tour route will take you to an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level, to the beautiful mountain lake Issyk, located in the valley with the same name. On the lake, you will enjoy the majestic beauty of its turquoise water surface and the Issyk Gorge, as well as listen to the details of the natural disaster of 1963. Also, at the lake, you will have a picnic and free time for recreation in nature. In the evening transfers to the railway station. Departure to Astana. Night will be in the train.
Day 4: Astana (early check-in and breakfast are not included in the cost) (-)
At 08:00 a.m. you will arrive in Astana. Meeting with the guide and transfer to the city (early check-in and breakfast are not included in the cost). You will see the Constitution Square, the Presidential Centre of Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the museum, you will see the Golden Man, well known not only in the Kazakh steppe but also in all of Central Asia. Then you will visit the shopping center Khan Shatyr. Then you take the elevator to the top of the “Astana Baiterek” monument, where you can admire the magnificent panorama of the Kazakhstan capital from the special observation deck. After lunch, you will cross the Ishym river and get to the Kazakh Eli Square. There you will visit another unique project - the Palace of Peace and Accord and see the extraordinary beauty of Khazret Sultan Mosque. The final point of the excursion will be the Palace of Independence, where you can look at the far-reaching plans for the development of Astana in the hall "Layout Astana until 2030". Transfer to the hotel.
Day 5: Astana – Borovoe – Astana (B)
Full-day guided tour to Burabai National Park (Borovoe), which occupies 85000 hectares of the northeastern part of Kokshetau elevation. There are 14 lakes in the park, each having a surface area of more than 1 sq. km, and a large number of small lakes. On the way to the resort area, which is in 270 km from Astana, the professional guide will give you an introduction to history of this region. On arrival, you will visit the Khan’s Pass and see "Burabay" mountain. On Abylaykhan Valley you will feast your eyes upon “Ush-kyz”, “Ok-Zhetpes”, “Zhumbaktas” rocks and “Kokshetau” mountain, each having the surprising legends reflecting the history and identity of the Kazakh people. During the tour you will have lunch in a local cafe and 30-minute free time to walk in the wood. Further, you will have an easy hike on “Bolektau” mountain, on the top of which the tremendous view of the “Borovoe” lake and its surroundings opens. In the evening is transferred to the hotel
Day 6: Astana – Alzhir - Astana (B)
It is an Akmola camp for the wives of traitors of Motherland - one of the largest camps of the Soviet Union and one of the three "islands" of the "Gulag Archipelago". The exposition of the museum is located on the hall perimeter involves the visitor in a vicious circle and immersed in the historical past of Kazakhstan. At the end of the excursion, you will watch a 20-minute documentary film. After lunch, you will see that hunting with birds of prey is traditional for all Central Asian nomads. A rider with a golden eagle sitting on the wrist has always been a symbol of the Asian steppes. Falconry is practiced in many countries but hunting with eagles on hares and foxes is an exceptional attraction of Kazakhstan. In Kazakhstan, hunters with eagles are called «Berkutchi». After a demonstration of hunting, you will get a complete picture of the traditional hunting with eagles, which has far-historical roots. In the evening is a transfer to the hotel.
Day 7: Astana Departure Airport (B)
Transfer to Astana Airport for Flight Departure
ü Accommodation at the mentioned hotels on a double share basis
ü Transportation per program in comfortable a/c transport with professional drivers
ü Breakfasts at the hotels
ü Day 4: Astana (early check-in and breakfast are not included in the cost)
ü Daily two bottles of 0.5l water per person
ü Train tickets Almaty –Astana (1 compartment for 4 pax)
ü Escort English-speaking guide
ü Entrance fees to mentioned sights per program
✓ Non-Refundable
Group (A) Hotels:
4****Kazzhol Hotel (Almaty & Astana)
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