SIGHTSEEING WITH ENTRANCE FEE INCLUDED IN THE TOUR COST |
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CITIES |
SIGHTSEEING |
Almaty |
Traditions of Kazakh Nomads Tour Issyk lake tour Charyn Canyon and Kolsay lake tour Exciting Guided Mountain tour to Medeo & Shymbulak by cable car Tour to Kok Tobe by cable car Rakhat Chocolate Factory Shop and Green Bazaar The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan |
Report to Bangalore International Airport on Thursday 09th Jan 2025 |
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01: 30 Hrs |
Report to Bangalore International Airport |
02: 30 Hrs |
Check into Air Arabia airlines G9 497 to Sharjah |
03: 30 Hrs |
Depart from Bangalore to Sharjah by Air Arabia airlines G9 497 |
06: 15 Hrs |
Arrive Sharjah |
09: 00 Hrs |
Depart from Sharjah to Almaty by Air Arabia G9 251 |
14: 10 Hrs |
Arrive Almaty |
Arrive Almaty international airport at 1410 Hrs
Proceed to hotel and check in and relax
1900 – 2000 Hrs Dinner at Indian restaurant, transfer back to hotel
Overnight stay at the hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 -13:00 Sightseeing
Starting point of excursion – hotel of stay. You will know more about history and development of the southern capital of Kazakhstan and see its main attractions such as: The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Presidential Residence, the Republic Square and the Independence Monument, the Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Abai, Astana Square, Abai Square and the Palace of the Republic.
Entrance to the Central Museum of Antiquities of the Republic of Kazakhstan
13:30-14:30 Lunch at an Indian restaurant
15:00 – 18:00 Amazing Kok Tobe by cable car
Kok-Tobe is the highest TV tower in the world, if you count from the sea level. A special viewing platform located on the mountain will allow you to admire the magnificent panorama of the city, as well as you can stroll along the winding paths of Kok-Tobe Park and visit souvenir shops. Our guide will tell the meaning of souvenirs and help to buy the best one.
19:00-20:00 Dinner at an Indian restaurant Overnight stay at the hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel
11:00- Traditions of Kazakh Nomads Tour
11.00-11.10 Welcome greeting by two warriors wearing the armors designed in the style of Saka Period and the hostess greeting the guests with national ritual called Shashu.
11.10-11.30 Baursaks Kazakh puffy bread master class cooking 10 min.
11.30-12.00 Acquaintance with the construction of a Kazakh yurt and its sacral meaning for a nomad. Acquaintance with old time Kazakh housekeeping duties: whisking wool, spindle yarn making, hand flour grinding, baby lullabying in Besik (cradle), Tusau Kesu.
12.00-12.40 Sarbaz Nomad Group performance. National Horse Games: Jigitovka – horseback riding with acrobatic elements Atpen audaryspak (struggling and pushing a rival while horse riding) Kyz kuu game, Kara Zhorga (traditional Kazakh dance) Horseback riding.
13.00-14.00 National cuisine lunch (plov, fresh salad, tea, water). 14.00-14.30 National archery master class
14:30 Leave to Issyk Lake
15:30-16:30 Issyk is a picturesque mountain lake surrounded by beautiful nature. The lake is located at an altitude of 1760 meters above sea level, in the Issyk gorge of the Trans-Ili Alatau, approximately 70 km east of Almaty. Сome admire the turquoise waters of the lake and the beauty of the Issyk gorge!
17:00 Back to Almaty
19:00-20:00 Dinner at an Indian restaurant Overnight stay at the hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel
07:00 – 21:30 Excursion to Charyn canyon and Kolsay Lake
At 7:00 am will leave city. And start our tour in the beautiful canyon Charyn. Is situated in the territory of the Charyn National Park which was laid out with the purpose to preserve natural and geological objects. The National Park was founded on 23 February 2004. The Park territory is inhabited with a great number of rare and endangered animal species entered in the Red Book. In Sarytogai natural boundary of the Park territory, there are protected forests are growing with one of the most unique trees – Sogdian ash existed as far back as the Palaeogene epoch. The aspen grove is unique, the second analogue grove is found in North America. The aspen grove, a monument of nature is especially protected under aegis of UNESCO. Its age is about 5 million years.
13:30-14:30 Lunch at local guest house (Saty Village)
15:00-17:00 Kolsay lakes -are 3 lakes located 300 km from the city, at Kungey Alatau mountains. The lakes included to the list of the most beautiful natural places in Kazakhstan. The most popular and available lake – is first lake or Lower Lake, at a Hight of 1800 m above the sea level and has 2 km length and 800 m width.
Along the coast of the Kolsai Lake there are all kinds of guest houses, which always provide a warm welcome to everyone who wants to relax and admire the magnificent panorama of the cleanest lake from the windows of their rooms.
17:00 Back to Almaty
20:30-21:30 Dinner at an Indian restaurant Overnight stay at the hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at the hotel
Medeo and Shymbulak tour
Transfer to the excursion at 09:30.
10:00-13:00 This tour provides you the best opportunity to see the beautiful mountain surroundings of Almaty city. The first stop of the tour awaits you in the Medeo Gorge, where in the wonderful mountains of Trans-Ili Ala-Tau the largest high mountain skating rink in the world is located as well as the huge dam, protecting the city from destructive mudflows formed on the tops of the western Tien Shan. Next destination is Shymbulak ski resort (Cable Car Fee Included), located at an altitude of 2230 meters above sea level. It is very popular for its mild climate, large quantity of sunny days and snow through the winter and remarkable scenery of mountain ranges.
13:30-14:30 Lunch at an Indian restaurant
15:00-18:00 Rakhat Chocolate Factory Shop and Green Bazaar
Continue our Almaty city tour. So, the next locations that we will visit, where you will get acquainted with the old part of the city and see the Vernensky buildings of the 19th century as well: Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, Ascension Cathedral, House of Officers, Museum of Folk Musical Instruments, Memorial of Glory.
And at our last destinations you will have a great opportunity to buy local sweets from Rakhat Chocolate Factory and dry fruits at cheap rates and some souvenirs from Green Bazaar.
19:00-20:00 Dinner at an Indian restaurant Overnight stay at the hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast at the Hotel
Checkout and proceed to airport.
Board a flight by Air Arabia G9 252 departing Almaty at 1510 Hrs and arrive Sharjah by 1855 hrs, on arrival board a connecting flight Air Arabia airlines G9 496 departing from Sharjah at 2130 Hrs and arrive Bangalore by 0245 Hrs on 15th Jan 2025.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
The list of hotels mentioned below is likely to be provided. However, Turnkey holidays reserve the right to provide alternate hotels that are like the ones mentioned below. The final hotel list may vary from the below for each group.
City |
No of Nights |
Check-In |
Check Out |
Room type |
Hotels |
Category |
Almaty |
5 |
09th Jan |
14th Jan |
Standard room |
Best Western Plus Atakent park or similar |
4 Star |
Early check in and late checkout are subject to hotel policy Hotel Check in and Check out Time
Check In |
15:00 Hrs |
Check Out |
11:00 Hrs |
CONFIRMED DEPARTURE DATES |
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JAN 2025 |
FEB 2025 |
MAR 2025 |
APR 2025 |
MAY 2025 |
JUN 2025 |
JUL 2025 |
AUG 2025 |
SEP 2025 |
09 |
13 |
13 |
10 |
15 |
12 |
17 |
14 |
18 |
OCT 2025 |
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16 |
MINIMUM 14 ADULTS TRAVELING TOGETHER |
INR 1,34,900/- |
INR 25,900/- |
Per adult on double/twin sharing basis |
Supplement cost for single room occupancy |
The above tour cost includes international air fare of INR 56,000/- per adult on Air Arabia airlines as on 29th Oct 2024. However, actual air ticket cost will be collected at the time of tour confirmation and ticketing.
Guest must produce PAN card for the payment of INR 49,900/- above in cash.
Maximum cash that can be accepted towards this tour is INR 1,99,000/- only.
TCS of 5% in addition to the tour cost shall be collected and deposited towards the respective PAN of the remitter of the tour cost.
No refund for Unused services
The sightseeing in day wise itinerary may interchange on few days however the overall inclusion and sightseeing attractions will remain the same.
Once the services are issued upon confirmation the same cannot be amended We do not hold any confirm bookings for any services mentioned in this itinerary All services and prices indicated are subject to change without any notice.
Lake Issyk will be closed in winter. It will be opened only in spring. Instead of Lake Issyk in winter, the mountain resort Oy Karagay can be offered.
Tour cost may vary during Blackout dates, High seasons, Holidays, Christmas & New Year.
ALL THE TOURS CAN BE CUSTOMIZED BASED ON NUMBER OF DAYS/ NUMBER OF PASSENGERS/ DATE OF TRAVEL.