Kazakhstan Van Tours
Duration
7 Days 6 Nights
Pickup
Almaty International Airport
Drop
Almaty International Airport
Type
International (long-haul)
Overview & Highlights
Kazakhstan Van Tours combines the sights of Almaty with the landscapes around it, travelling with an English-speaking driver. You go up Kok-Tobe and Shymbulak by cable car, visit Medeu, and spend a day at Kolsai Lakes and the Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon. A last day in Turgen Gorge and Lake Issyk completes a trip that is as much about mountains as it is about the city.
- Kok-Tobe by cable car for panoramic views of Almaty and the Tian Shan
- President Park, Panfilov Park and Ascension (Zenkov) Cathedral
- Shymbulak Ski Resort by cable car
- Medeu, the high-altitude skating rink
- Kolsai Lakes and the Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon
- Turgen Gorge with its forests, meadows and waterfalls
- Lake Issyk in the Zailiyskiy Alatau range
- Meeting your English-speaking driver outside the baggage hall on arrival
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrive in Almaty and transfer to the hotel for check-in
Relax after arrival and spend the evening at leisure before overnight stay.
2Day 2: Arrive in Almaty, meet the English-speaking driver outside the baggage hall and transfer…
- Arrive in Almaty, meet the English-speaking driver outside the baggage hall and transfer to the hotel. Check in and spend the evening at leisure.
- Return to the hotel and enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Almaty.
3Day 3: After breakfast, visit President Park, Panfilov Park, Ascension/Zenkov Cathedral and…
- After breakfast, visit President Park, Panfilov Park, Ascension/Zenkov Cathedral and Kok-Tobe by cable car for panoramic views of Almaty and the Tian Shan mountains.
- Return to the hotel and overnight stay in Almaty.
4Day 4: After breakfast, visit Shymbulak Ski Resort by cable car and continue to Medeu, the…
- After breakfast, visit Shymbulak Ski Resort by cable car and continue to Medeu, the high-altitude skating rink.
- Drive back to the hotel and overnight stay in Almaty.
5Day 5: After breakfast, visit Kolsai Lakes and Charyn Canyon. Explore the scenic mountain lakes…
- After breakfast, visit Kolsai Lakes and Charyn Canyon. Explore the scenic mountain lakes and the dramatic Valley of Castles in Charyn Canyon.
- Drive back to the hotel and overnight stay in Almaty.
6Day 6: After breakfast, visit Turgen Gorge with its forests, meadows, waterfalls and mountain…
- After breakfast, visit Turgen Gorge with its forests, meadows, waterfalls and mountain scenery, followed by Lake Issyk in the Zailiyskiy Alatau range.
- Drive back to the hotel and overnight stay in Almaty.
7Day 7: After breakfast, check out and proceed to the airport for your return journey
Depart Kazakhstan with memories of Almaty and its mountain landscapes.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- Hotel stay on twin sharing for 6 nights
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Dinner at the hotel on the day mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport arrival and departure transfers with an English-speaking driver
- Sightseeing and transfers by van as per the itinerary
- Cable car rides to Kok-Tobe and Shymbulak as per the itinerary
- Day excursions to Kolsai Lakes, Charyn Canyon, Turgen Gorge and Lake Issyk as per the itinerary
- Assistance from our travel experts before and during your trip
Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- Visa fees and processing, where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional activities and entry fees not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
- Local city or tourism taxes payable at the hotel, where applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- GST and TCS as applicable
Other Info
Must carry
- Passport and visa copies, where applicable
- Return flight tickets
- Travel insurance copy
- Forex or an international card
- Power adapter for Type C or F sockets (230 V)
- Warm jacket and layers for the mountains
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat
Notes
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
- The order of the itinerary may change with weather, road, flight or operational conditions, without reducing the sights covered.
- Rates and availability are confirmed at the time of booking.
- Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
- The Kolsai Lakes and Charyn Canyon excursion involves a long drive, so an early start is expected.
- Mountain roads and cable cars depend on the weather, and lake and gorge visits involve some walking on uneven ground.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.