Kazakhstan Tour 3

 

Tour structure:
Day 1: Almaty
Day 2: Almaty - Issyk lake - Almaty
Day 3: Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Almaty
Day 4: Flight

Day 1: Almaty
Our guide will wait you at the airport and accompany you to Almaty city to start your tour. Almaty is famous as a southern capital of the country and before 1997, it was the capital of whole country. Sightseeing will start from Green Bazaar, where you can find different kind of things from fruits and vegetables to household goods. Later you will take short walk to central park-Panfilov, named for the honor of the soviet commander during World War II. In the middle of the park, there is a glorious building - Zenkov Cathedral, the tallest wooden building in Kazakhstan. It is the world's most charming wooden construction. Before travelling to the Medeo gorge out of the town, you will explore more cultural sites of the city. Medeo Gorge on the south side of the city and it is the highest alpine outdoor skating rink in the world. Further up on the gorge there is a ski resort Shymbulak. When you come back to the city, you will climb to Kok-Tobe hill, where there is a panoramic view of whole city. Furthermore, there is a TV tower that considered to be highest in the world, if we count from the sea level. On the way back, you can take a cableway to the city center. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 2: Almaty - Issyk lake - Almaty
Today you will have a day tour to the most beautiful gorge of Trans-Ili Alatau, famous mountain range in Kazakhstan. Issyk Gorge is located on the Kuldja tract and famous among travellers. Centuries ago, the place were full of caravans from East and West, travelling on the Silk Road. En route you will have an opportunity to visit the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve "ISSYK", here you can see the large permanent exhibition dedicated to the history of the Saka-Scythian tribe. Furthermore, there is a copy of the famous Golden Man and many other artefacts like ancient ceramics, weapon, elements of horse equipment, as well as the model of the burial mound belongs to Saka tribe. Further, you will go along the gorge to the Issyk lake, which is located at the altitude of 1756 m. Here you will relax at the brilliantly blue colored lake and enjoy birds singing around. Your guide will tell more about this place. After fully enjoyed the nature leisure, you will drive back to the city. Overnight will be in a hotel.

Day 3: Almaty - Charyn Canyon - Almaty
This day will be the most exciting day tour in outskirts of Almaty. Today you will travel to grandiose Charyn Canyons. It is also famous as a pearl of the Kazakhstan. While you are driving from Almaty, you will have time to listen more about interesting facts about geography and ethnography of Kazakh people. Canyons of Charyn is obligatory destination to visit. Its massive formations will make you admire forever. The erosion of eternal forces like the sun and water created these colorful cliffs millions of years ago. The most beautiful part is Valley of Castles; massive silhouette feels like grandiose castles, some of them similar to giant warriors. If you will go down and follow the track, you will find yourself in magic land of fantastic towers, sky bridges, fossilized dinosaurs and other interesting creatures. After entertaining experience in the canyons, we will drive back to Almaty. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 4: Flight
After breakfast at the hotel, your guide and driver will take you to the airport.

 

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