Tauras Holidays® · Kazakhstan Edition
Almaty Kazakhstan Central Asia's Hidden Crown
Where ancient canyons meet glacial lakes, mountain gondolas pierce the clouds, and the warm soul of the steppe awaits your footprint.
5 Nights · 6 Days
Kok-Tobe Cable Car
Charyn Canyon
Kaindy Lake
Shymbulak Gondola
6
Days of Wonder
8+
Experiences
2,260m
Peak Altitude
Private
All Transfers
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Kok-Tobe Cable Car ✦
Kaindy Underwater Forest ✦
Charyn Canyon ✦
Shymbulak Ski Resort ✦
Kolsai Lakes ✦
Alma Arasan Gorge ✦
Almaty City Tour ✦
Private Guide · 4 Days ✦
Kok-Tobe Cable Car ✦
Kaindy Underwater Forest ✦
Charyn Canyon ✦
Shymbulak Ski Resort ✦
Kolsai Lakes ✦
Alma Arasan Gorge ✦
Almaty City Tour ✦
Private Guide · 4 Days ✦
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
01
Day 1
Arrival
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02
Day 2
City Exploration
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03
Day 3
Lakes & Canyons
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04
Day 4
Mountains
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05
Day 5
Gorge & Shopping
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06
Day 6
Departure
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📍 Arrival Day
Welcome to Almaty
Your Central Asian adventure begins
On Arrival
Airport Pickup & Hotel Transfer
Private vehicle awaits at Almaty International (ALA). Settle into your hotel at a comfortable pace.
Evening
Free Evening
Rest and recover from travel. Explore Almaty's vibrant nightlife on your own if you're feeling adventurous.
Own Account🏙️ Full Day Tour
Kok-Tobe & Almaty City
From mountain peaks to city streets
7:00 AM
Breakfast at Hotel
Start the day with your included hotel breakfast.
10:30 AM
Kok-Tobe by Cable Car
Almaty's highest point at 1,100m. Amusement attractions, panoramic restaurants, and the iconic 372m TV Tower at the mountain's foot.
4:00 PM
Almaty City Tour
Palace of the Republic · Zenkov Cathedral · Arbaat Street · Memorial of Glory · Eternal Flame
7:00 PM
Dinner
Drop-off at Indian restaurant of your choice.
Own Account🏔️ Nature Day
Lakes, Canyons & Ghost Forests
Kazakhstan's most dramatic landscapes
8:00 AM
Kaindy Lake — Ghostly Underwater Forest
Formed by a 1911 earthquake, submerged spruce trunks rise eerily from turquoise waters in this surreal landscape.
11:00 AM
Kolsai Lakes — "Kazakh Switzerland"
300 km from Almaty, these emerald alpine lakes on the Kungey-Alatau ridge are among Central Asia's most breathtaking sights.
3:30 PM
Black Canyon
Deep steep-walled gorge carved through ancient Precambrian rock. Home to mule deer, elk, and golden eagles.
6:00 PM
Charyn Canyon
12 million years old and 154 km long — often compared to the American Grand Canyon. Utterly unforgettable at golden hour.
⛷️ Mountain Day
Shymbulak & More City
World's third longest gondola ride
10:30 AM
Shymbulak Ski Resort by Gondola
4.5 km gondola ride — world's 3rd longest — to Level 3 at 2,260m in the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains. English-speaking guide included.
5:00 PM
Continued City Tour
Presidential Palace · Republic Square · Monument of Independence · Astana Square · Abai Square · Green Bazar · Panfilov Park
🌿 Nature & Leisure
Alma Arasan Gorge & Shopping
Serenity, then the city's best bazaars
10:00 AM
Alma Arasan Gorge Trek
Beautiful fir forests, light birch groves, wild raspberries, barberry, and hawthorn. One of Almaty's most peaceful nature escapes.
6:00 PM
Shopping Tour
Explore Almaty's vibrant markets and malls. Kazakh handicrafts, local spices, and unique souvenirs await.
✈️ Departure
Goodbye, Almaty
Until we meet again
Morning
Hotel Checkout
Check-out by 11:00 AM. Luggage storage available if your flight is later.
As Scheduled
Private Transfer to ALA Airport
Comfortable private vehicle to Almaty International for your return flight on Air Astana KC-963 departing 20:25.
Unmissable Experiences
Journey Highlights
Kaindy Lake
A ghostly underwater forest born from a 1911 earthquake. Bare spruce trunks pierce the mirror-still turquoise surface in an otherworldly spectacle.
Day 3
Charyn Canyon
12 million years old, 154 km long. Kazakhstan's answer to the Grand Canyon burns ochre and amber at golden hour — unlike anywhere on Earth.
Day 3
Shymbulak Gondola
The world's 3rd longest gondola sweeps you 4.5 km across the Zailiyskiy Alatau range to Shymbulak ski resort at 2,260 metres above sea level.
Day 4
Kolsai Lakes
"The Pearl of the Tien Shan." Three glacial alpine lakes stacked across steep mountain slopes — locally called Kazakh Switzerland for good reason.
Day 3
Alma Arasan Gorge
Dense fir forests, wild berries, and absolute silence. This tranquil gorge is the perfect counterpoint to Almaty's mountain drama.
Day 5
Almaty City
Zenkov Cathedral, Kok-Tobe cable car, the Eternal Flame, Republic Square — European-Soviet character meets Central Asian warmth.
Days 2 & 4
Hotel Options
Choose Your Stay
Option 01
Kazakhstan Hotel
5 Nights · Almaty · Daily Breakfast
₹1,76,700
For 2 Adults + 1 Child (7 Yrs)
Most Popular
Option 02
Kazzhol Hotel
5 Nights · Almaty · Daily Breakfast
₹1,80,200
For 2 Adults + 1 Child (7 Yrs)
Option 03
Sadu / Park Dedeman
5 Nights · Almaty · Daily Breakfast
₹1,89,100
For 2 Adults + 1 Child (7 Yrs)
Air Travel
Flight Details
Outbound · DEL → ALA
Air Astana · KC-908 M · Economy
DEL
New Delhi
11:35
✈3h 25m
ALA
Almaty
14:30
Terminal 3
Terminal 2
05 Jun 2025
Return · ALA → DEL
Air Astana · KC-963 M · Economy
ALA
Almaty
20:25
✈3h 15m
DEL
New Delhi
00:10 (+1D)
Terminal 2
Terminal 3
10 Jun 2025
Total Flight Cost · 2 Adults + 1 Child
Subject to availability at time of booking
₹80,800
Package Details
What's Included
Included ✓
- 5 Nights hotel with daily breakfast
- Shymbulak gondola tickets (Level 3)
- Kok-Tobe by cable car & coach
- Black Canyon & Charyn Canyon
- Kolsai Lakes & Kaindy Lake day trip
- Alma Arasan Gorge nature tour
- Almaty City Tour (Parts 1 & 2)
- Shopping Tour
- English-speaking guide for 4 full days
- 2 × 500ml water per person per day
- Return airport transfers — private
- All tours & transfers on private basis
Not Included ✗
- TCS 5% (claimable at ITR filing)
- GST applicable
- Visa charges
- Flights (₹80,800 quoted separately)
- Travel insurance
- Meals not specified above
- Entrance & camera permit fees
- Personal expenses (tips, laundry)
- Early check-in / late check-out
- Room category upgrades
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