Overview

Kazakhstan’s biggest city, Almaty, is almost reminiscent of Europe with its leafy avenues, chic cafes, glossy shopping centres and hedonistic nightlife. The city certainly has a spectacular beauty, whether or not it was the Garden of Eden, and is located in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau in the extreme south-east of Kazakhstan. The backdrop of mountains against the taller buildings makes a dramatic and impressive sight and was the centre for the Asian Winter games in January 2011.

Day Wise Plan

DAY 01:  WELCOME TO ALMATY

  • Welcome to Almaty!! After clearing custom & immigration procedures followed by baggage collection, you will be met by our English speaking office staff in the arrivals hall.
  • Our team will escort the group to their vehicle. Proceed to Hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel group will check-in to their respective rooms.
  • Dinner at Indian restaurant (Direct Payment)

DAY 02: CITY TOUR | KOK TOBE TOUR

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • PANFILOV PARK & ZENKOV CATHEDRAL
  • It's Almaty’s most popular strolling and picnic places for people of all ages. The Park is named and dedicated to the Panfilov Heroes who were 28 soldiers of an Almaty Infantry. Their memories are etched at the fearsome war memorial east of the Zenkov Cathedral which depicts soldiers from all 15 soviet republics on the map of USSR. The Park is a lush green area and it’s a good place to sit, rest, relax and see the bustling sights of the city.
  • ‘ZenkovCathedral’,is one of the most beautiful, magnificent and architectural monument of the city of Almaty with the height of 56 meters and is located in the green Panfilov Park of Almaty. A. Zenkov had supervised the construction of this cathedral in the early 19th century and legend goes that it was built without a single nail. But unfortunately, it’s not true. Although the design is remarkably unique but it’s because of the advanced technological expertise of that time. They used the construction concept of Semi ruche which meant using of reinforced concrete, timber preservation and ventilation.
  • Lunch at an Indian restaurant. (Direct Payment)
  • VISIT TO KOK TOBE HILL
  • Kok Tobe is the highest point in the city of Almaty standing on a 1100 m hill at the south- east edge of the city. It is worth a visit to KokTobe because of its panoramic view of the city from all directions. To reach the KokTobe hill, one should take a cable car ride which starts near Hotel Kazakhstan and goes over some of the oldest parts of Almaty and the magnificent fruit growing gardens. Once you reach the KokTobe hill, you would see the famous 372 m high TV Tower which is visible from far and offers great views of the mountains and the city plus many attractions at the top including many restaurants serving cuisines from across the globe.
  • Dinner at Indian restaurant (Direct Payment)

DAY 03: FUN IN SHMBULAK | SHOPPING TOUR

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • VISIT TO SHYMBULAK SKI RESORT
  • Proceed on an excursion to the beautiful mountain resort of Shymbulak Ski resort including Gondola tickets to level 3 and services of our English speaking guide.
  •  “Shymbulak Ski Resort” is located in the beautiful Zailiyskiy Alatau mountain at 2260 m above sea level. It is 25 Km from the city centre of Almaty city and has an average temperature of +25C in the summer & -7C in the winter months. The average snowfall is around 1.5M. It is usually very sunny as the average number of sunny days a year can reach 90%. Ski season is normally begins in December and can run into April.
  • The ski slopes are served by Gondola cars from “Medeu” to the base of Shymbulak, 2260 m above sea level. This Gondola is the world’s third-longest Gondola with a length of 4.5 KM. The Gondola has 114 comfortable cabins for all guests of the resort and has the capacity of 2,000 people per hour. The Ski resort has six lifts that service the mountains. Two combination lifts ( Combi1 & Combi2) that have both quad-chairs and 8 passenger cabins, two quad-chair lifts. The lift system will take you to Talgar pass where you are 3180 m above sea level. A vertical rise of 920 m. The majestic mountain view with snowy slopes and evergreen Tien Shan are spectacular and must be seen.
  • Located in the resort is a hotel, restaurants, café and coffee shop with a variety of cuisine to suit all taste.
  • Time at leisure.
  • Lunch at an Indian restaurant. (Direct Payment)
  • Shopping Tour
  • Almaty is great for shopping. Your tour guide will take you to visit various modern shopping malls around the city. Some of the well-known malls are Mega Mall, Dostyk Plaza, Villa boutiques.
  • Later Return to the hotel for relaxation & free time.
  • Dinner at an Indian restaurant (Direct Payment)

DAY 04: GREEN BAZAAR + RAKHAT CHOCOLATE SHOP

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • GREEN BAZAAR + RAKHAT CHOCOLATE SHOP
  • If you are among these, who don’t like to go to a mall and prefer the outdoor market among fresh air and belong to the old-school shopping type, then without wasting any time, head straight towards the Zelyony Bazaar located close to the Panfilov Park in Almaty. Also, known as the Green Market, this market is your typical local market where you can purchase everything starting from meat to spices to fruits to even clothes and furniture. The key to shopping here is that you should have a flair for bargaining and you can get everything at a very reasonable rate.
  • You will be delighted to see the colourful atmosphere and the variety of goods available.
  • Right next door is the famous Rakhat Chocolate shop. Rakhat which means pleasure in Kazakh is the oldest manufactures of chocolates dating back to almost 70 years. Around 3500 workers work in basically 2 factories, one located in Almaty and one in Shymkent city. They also make chocolates for people suffering from diabetes and their low-calorie products like candies, cookies and waffles are a range among the people and tourists.
  • Lunch at Indian restaurant (Direct Payment)
  • Dinner at Indian restaurant (Direct Payment)

DAY 05: OPEN PROGRAM

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  •  VEHICLE & GUIDE FOR 12 HOURS.
  •  Lunch at an Indian restaurant.
  •  Dinner at an Indian restaurant. (Direct Payment )

DAY 06: RETURN HOME

  • Packed breakfast to go.
  • It’s time to say good-bye to this beautiful city. Our driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight home or to an onward destination
Inclusions
  • 5 Nights stay at the hotel in Almaty.
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel.
  • Almaty E- visa.
  • The airport meets & greet by our English speaking staff.
  • All transfers & sightseeing by a private vehicle.
  • All transfers & sightseeing include services of an English speaking tour guide.
  • Excursions according to the attached program.
  • Day 02 Cable car tickets to Kok Tobe Tour.
  • Day 03 Cable car tickets to Shymbulak 3rd level.
  • Day 04 Big Almaty Lake , Green Bazaar + Rakhat chocolate shop.
  • Day 05 Open Program guide & vehicle will be with you for 12 hrs..
  • City & Shopping Tour.
  • 2 bottle of water per person during all excursions & transfers.
  • Hotel taxes included.
Exclusions
  • Return airfare on Air Astana with economy class
  • Personal expenses such as Laundry, Tips, phone calls etc.
  • Anything not mentioned in the above inclusions.
  • Entrance charges to Night clubs, monuments etc.
  • Consumption of food & beverages at Nightclub/s.
  • Beverage consumption during lunches & dinner.
  • 5% GST will be charged extra on package cost.
Price & Dates
Hotel Category Hotel Name Price (Per Person)
4 Star Ramada by Wyndham Almaty INR 58,000
5 Star Rixos Almaty INR 76,000

 

Separate Flight Cost  on Air Astana : INR 30, 000/- Per person ( APPROX )

Visa Info

TOURIST Visa Requirements for KAZAKISTAN..

  • Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of travel.
  • Application form
  • 2 Photograph (Fresh ones and with white background).
  • Covering Letter addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy Of Republic Of Kazakistan
  • Approval copy from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kazak Company profile of Indian Company.

Notes

Please allow 10-12 working days to process Visa for Kazakhstan.

Important Information

  • We are  not holding any bookings as yet
  • All prices and airfare subject to change.
  • No airfare is guaranteed until purchased.
  • Hotel confirmation is subject to availability.
  • Visa is always subject to approval and at sole discretion of Immigration / Embassy / Consulate. We hold no right or guarantee to the decision of Visa Officer

Booking Conditions

  • We require a minimum 50% of the total booking to initiate the request.
  • Full payment is required at least 15 days before departure.
  • Confirmation Vouchers can only be given on the receipt of Full Payment.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation Policy applies as per Hotel & Airlines regulations and policies. This is advised to you at the time of booking.
  • If your travel is within 15 days, full payment is required and 100% cancellation applies, in case you cancel your trip after confirmation.

Payment Policy

  • Payment to be made by Cash/Cheque/Draft/Online Transfer.
  • We accept Credit Cards. A transaction fee of 2.5% applies on Master /Visa cards.
  • Please check with our Holiday Consultant for Bank Details.
  • GST 5% applies on the total cost